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Our Firm


Stacks/The Law Firm, Port Macquarie is owned and operated by local directors Robert Hiatt and Jason Smith. The firm successfully services a diverse range of clients, large and small, in one of Australia's fastest growing regions.

Stacks/The Law Firm, Port Macquarie commenced in 1984, the 3rd office to be added to the Stacks the Law Firm alliance. It has now grown to over 20 staff, and provides legal services in the areas of:

Compensation, Motor Vehicle Accident, Business law, Commercial law, Wills and Estates, Conveyancing, Leasing, Franchising, General litigation, Family Law, Criminal law, Tax and Estate Planning, and Trademarks.

At Stacks/The Law Firm, Port Macquarie, we believe in taking the time to understand each client’s aims, both professional and personal, and tailoring advice to each unique situation. We are upfront about realistic expectations for how long a matter may take and how much it will cost. Being a small firm means we can keep our overheads down, which translates to cost effectiveness for our clients.

Stacks/The Law Firm, Port Macquarie is an independent, autonomous legal practice. As a member of Stacks/The Law Firm, the largest regional-based network of law practices in Australia, the office has access to the combined knowledge and experience of 76 professional staff in 20 offices across NSW and QLD.  The firm also services the area outside of its immediate Port Macquarie location, making use of up-to-the-minute communications technology.

We understand how important it is to regularly review the quality of our legal services. Our firm continues to meet the rigorous requirements of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System standard. Having been certified since 2003, we are proud to have obtained re-certification to the ISO9001:2008 standard for a further three years, following a recent re-certification audit by SAI Global.




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