Paula Sutherland & Associates

Paula Sutherland & Associates helps people and businesses in Tasmania with disputes, litigation, wills, estate planning and estate administration. The firm also acts in employment, workers' compensation, criminal and residential conveyancing matters.

The team is led by principal Paula Sutherland, who has practised in commercial litigation and dispute resolution in Hobart since 2004. The firm tries to settle disputes before going to court, to cut cost and stress. When a matter does go to court, it acts as an advocate for its clients.

The firm says it has over 20 years of legal experience and works from Sandy Bay in Hobart.

The firm's office is at 8 Gregory Street, Sandy Bay, Hobart. Its lawyers regularly travel to Launceston, Devonport, Burnie and other parts of Northern Tasmania to meet clients. Clients in Northern Tasmania can call to book an appointment.

The firm's main work is dispute resolution and litigation, wills and estate planning, and estate administration. It also advises employers and employees on workplace issues, including unfair dismissal, and acts in workers' compensation, veterans' compensation, criminal law and residential conveyancing. Paula Sutherland was recognised as a leading commercial litigation and dispute resolution lawyer in Tasmania by the Doyles Guide in 2017, 2018 and 2021. She also acts as agent for mainland firms and mercantile agencies.