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Stacks Law Firm, Sanctuary Cove

Stacks Law Firm, Tweed Heads is a dynamic legal practice operated by local lawyers Tony Mitchell, Chris Clarke, David Crossan and Ruth Whisker.

(07) 5536 1311

Mon - Fri9am - 5pm

Sat - SunClosed

G42, Quay Street, Marine Village Sanctuary Cove QLD 4212 PO Box 233 Tweed Heads NSW 2485

Murwillumbah Tweed Heads

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Stacks Law Firm, Tweed Heads originated from the merger in 1997 of two local and respected firms, Halliday & Stainlay and A D Mitchell and Co. Ted Halliday commenced legal practice in Murwillumbah in 1891, with a branch office at Coolangatta. Mr Halliday teamed up with Leo Stainlay after the Second World War, beginning a successful partnership. Tony Mitchell commenced legal practice in Tweed Heads in 1985.

Stacks Law Firm, Tweed Heads is proud of its origins and today continues the practice of providing a friendly and supportive environment with traditional family values.

Our firm is a member of the Stacks Law Group, which means it has access to the combined knowledge and experience of over 90 lawyers in more than 25 offices across NSW and QLD.

R.P.

Thank you for all of your hard work over the duration of my claim. You consistently provided an excellent level of legal service, as well as a genuine compassion. You've achieved an excellent result for me and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I feel that I've been adequately compensated for what happened to me and that I can finally move on with my life. I would happily recommend Stacks Law Firm to others.

C.B, NEUTRAL BAY, SYDNEY

I want to thank you all very much for your efforts, attentiveness and patience. I found the professionalism of the entire staff at Stacks to be above all expectations. During a very stressful time I truly felt that you had my best interests at heart and left no stone unturned in delivering the most favourable outcome possible. I have already recommended your services to my friends and family.

CAROL, BALLINA

Thank you again for all your help with our property purchase, you made the whole process so stress free and your professionalism and kindness provided a refreshing experience.

M.M., FAR NORTH COAST OF NSW

Thank you for all the hard work, assistance and reassurance you put into my case. This was a very difficult time in my life and not only did you help me to get through it but also to achieve a successful result. My overall experience with the team was extremely positive and successful. I'm so very glad I came to you.

20 Oct 2020

Was the NDIS required to fund the cost of a sex worker for a woman with severe disabilities? Which case won?

by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth and Kelly Brown, Tamworth

Seventeen years ago, a woman referred to as “W”, who is now in her forties, ...

15 Oct 2020

Sacking an employee who criticises your client is not unfair dismissal, says Federal Court

by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta

After a law firm was sued for sacking an employee who persisted in publicly ...

09 Oct 2020

Q&A: What are smokers’ rights in Australia?

by Emily Wittig, Hornsby

As we’re often asked about smokers’ rights, we’ve provided a Q&A to ...

08 Oct 2020

Data underscores continuing grim reality of work-related fatalities in Australia

by Justin Stack, Taree

A shocking level of work-related fatalities is disclosed in the figures ...

05 Oct 2020

Can a deceased estate be forced to pay for an adult child’s transgender surgery? Which case won?

by Mark Shumsky, Hornsby

A 93-year-old man died on 22 March 2017. In his lifetime, he had survived the ...

02 Oct 2020

What is catfishing? And is it legal?

by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth

There have been growing calls to make catfishing illegal and penalise those who ...

30 Sep 2020

Copyright and the Aboriginal flag

by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads

Non-Indigenous control of Aboriginal flag a surprise to many The furore over ...

29 Sep 2020

Redundancy must still be paid when a business loses contracts

by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads

The Federal Court has recently ruled that low paid workers who lose their job ...

24 Sep 2020

Classifying bus driver employees as contractors turns out to be costly

by Emily Wittig, Hornsby

A recent decision in the Federal Circuit Court, where bus driver employees had ...

23 Sep 2020

Employers should heed Small Business Fair Dismissal Code when sacking employees

by Emily Wittig, Hornsby

How an employer goes about sacking a worker can be crucial to determining ...

21 Sep 2020

Could the daughter evict her parents, or had she made a contractual promise that they could live in her house for life? Which case won?

by David Crossan, Tweed Heads

A husband and wife acquired a property in 1975. The husband, a builder, built ...

17 Sep 2020

Employers held responsible for domestic violence when staff work from home

by Emily Wittig, Hornsby

The NSW Court of Appeal has ruled that employers can be held responsible for ...

No hidden fees

Nobody likes surprises on their bills, so we take the time to agree with you exactly what our work will cost before we do it (not after!)

Deep expertise

Our lawyers aren’t ‘general practitioners’, they’re experts in their chosen fields of practice (many are Accredited Specialists)

Practical advice not legalese

We provide clear, practical advice, in plain English, so that you can make decisions with confidence

Over 25 local offices

Our local offices are owned and operated by friendly, local professionals, who are proud and active members of the communities they serve

Real client care

Genuine care for clients has been at the core of our practice since the first office was opened by ER Stack on the NSW Mid-North Coast in 1931

Progressive practice

We invest in technology and systems so that our services are always cost effective and clients are in control of their own legal affairs

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Stacks Law Firm, Sanctuary Cove