Find the Right Lawyer—Without the Confusion

Charles Pratten & Associates

Connecting You to the Right Lawyer, the Right Way

Need a lawyer but don’t know where to start? Our Find The Right Lawyer service makes it easy. We help you connect with qualified legal professionals, understand your options, and take the guesswork out of the process. Whether you need help with family law, business contracts, property disputes, or any other legal matter—we ensure you get the right lawyer for your case.

In brief:

Charles Pratten & Associates is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We connect individuals with legal professionals and offer general information to help them navigate the legal process.

Our primary role is to provide legal process support, helping clients prepare for discussions with lawyers. This includes drafting a background document—commonly referred to as a “brief”—which outlines the primary circumstances of your matter based on an informal statement and supporting materials you provide. This helps to ensure that your lawyer receives a clear and accurate summary of your situation, streamlining the handover process.

Any additional services beyond this scope will be arranged directly between you and the lawyer, with our continued involvement, when and if if required.

What We Do:

✅ Help you understand the legal process
✅ Guide you in finding the right lawyer for your needs
✅ Provide general legal information (not advice)

What We Don’t Do:

❌ Recommend legal strategies
❌ Interpret laws or contracts
❌ Provide legal advice or tell clients what to do legally

Our find the right lawyer services are similar to paralegal work, but we operate independently rather than under a law firm’s direct supervision. This allows us to provide unbiased support while helping you to understand the legal concepts and tasks relevant to your case, subject always to primacy of your lawyer’s advice.

We go beyond simply matching you with a lawyer—we help you decode legal jargon, clarify procedures, and ensure you’re asking the right questions so you feel confident and informed throughout the process.

Whether dealing with intricate tax issues or legal disputes, we can help save you time, effort, and money by facilitating the right match and providing support throughout the process.

Avoid the pitfalls of hiring unsuitable lawyers—let us help you find the right expertise for your needs.

Specialised Legal Services:

We connect clients with expert lawyers across a range of specialist legal areas, whether for routine legal matters or highly complex disputes. From insurance claims and business transactions to intellectual property protection, we ensure you have access to lawyers with the right expertise for your needs.

If you’re facing a legally intricate or high-stakes matter, we can also help you find lawyers experienced in handling complex litigation and regulatory challenges.

Here are some key areas of law where we can assist in finding the right lawyer:

• Insurance Disputes, Claims, and Coverage: Complex matters involving insurance claims, coverage disputes, and issues related to false representations or misstatements.
• Maritime Law Disputes: Issues involving shipping, navigation, and maritime contracts, including cargo claims, vessel collisions, and marine insurance disputes.
• Aviation Law: Legal matters related to aircraft operation, aviation safety regulations, and disputes involving airlines or aviation accidents.
• Disputed Estates (Wills) & Trusts: Expertise in resolving conflicts related to contested wills, trust administration, and inheritance issues.
• Intellectual Property Rights: Complex cases concerning patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, including infringement actions and licensing agreements.
• International Trade and Customs: Disputes and regulatory issues related to cross-border trade, customs compliance, and international trade agreements.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Legal aspects of corporate mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including due diligence, contract negotiations, and regulatory approvals.
• Complex Litigation: High-stakes court cases involving multiple parties, large sums of money, or intricate legal issues, such as class action lawsuits.
• Tax Disputes and Compliance: Complex tax issues involving disputes with tax authorities, international tax planning, and compliance with intricate tax laws.
• Securities and Financial Regulations: Matters involving securities regulation, financial compliance, and disputes related to financial transactions or investments.
• Environmental Law: Legal issues related to environmental regulations, including compliance, liability for environmental damage, and disputes involving environmental impact assessments.
• Corporate Governance and Compliance: Legal matters concerning corporate governance structures, compliance with regulatory requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
• Debt Disputes and Collections: Complex issues related to the recovery of outstanding debts, enforcement of judgments, and disputes between creditors and debtors.
• Business and Partnership Disputes: Disputes arising between business partners or entities, including issues related to business operations, profit sharing, and management conflicts.

Buying a Business? – Protect Your Rights:

When purchasing a business, protecting your rights is crucial to safeguarding your investment. Thorough due diligence, including reviewing financial records, legal obligations, and sale contracts, is essential. We offer an integrated service connecting you with trusted professionals, from finding the right lawyers who can review contracts and advise on legal structures like family trusts, to accountants who can analyse a business’s financial viability. By obtaining expert legal and accounting advice, you can reduce risks and make an informed decision. Contact Charles Pratten & Associates to ensure you avoid the common pitfalls when buying a business.