Employment Lawyers in Invercargill

How many employment lawyers are there in Invercargill?

We list 5 lawyers in Invercargill who name "Employment" as an area of practice on the New Zealand Law Society register, read in September 2026. By register role, 1 is a partner, director or shareholder and 4 are employed lawyers. 2 were admitted in 2006 or earlier.

How do I choose an employment lawyer in Invercargill?

We do not rank lawyers. Each card below shows what the register records: role and practice, year of admission, and practising certificate. Seniority is not the same as experience with matters like yours, so ask how many similar matters a lawyer has handled, who will do the work, and for the basis of their fees in writing, which lawyers other than barristers sole must give you in advance (Conduct and Client Care Rules 2008, rule 3.4).

How do I check an employment lawyer is registered?

Every practising lawyer in New Zealand must hold a current practising certificate from the New Zealand Law Society. Search the Law Society's Find a Lawyer page, or open a profile here: each links to the lawyer's register entry and shows the certificate type and expiry date as we last read them. The Law Society does not accredit specialisations.

Coverage: we hold 14,561 of about 19,126 register entries (roughly 76%), so these are our counts, not the size of the profession. Practice areas are self-selected by each lawyer and indicate the work they are willing to take on. The New Zealand Law Society does not accredit areas of practice.

5 employment lawyers in Invercargill

Lawyers on the New Zealand Law Society register who list this area of practice, as read from the register in September 2026. Practice areas are self-selected by each lawyer and indicate the work they are willing to take on. The New Zealand Law Society does not accredit areas of practice. Confirm current standing on the register before engaging.

Patrick Murray ArdouinPRLaw Services Ltd
Invercargill, Southland
Employee · admitted 2025 · Barrister & Solicitor
EmploymentCriminal
Rex Thomas ChapmanCruickshank Pryde
Invercargill, Southland
Employee · admitted 1981 · Barrister & Solicitor
EmploymentACCArbitrationBank/Finance
Stephen William Robert JonesAWS Legal
Invercargill, Southland
Employee · admitted 2022 · Barrister & Solicitor
EmploymentACCCompany/CommercialCivil Litigation
Emily Jane McCrostieWard Adams Bryan-Lamb
Invercargill, Southland
Employee · admitted 2025 · Barrister & Solicitor
EmploymentFamily
Peter Bruce RedpathEagles Eagles & Redpath
Invercargill, Southland
Partner · admitted 1984 · Barrister & Solicitor
EmploymentACCCivil LitigationCriminal

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How much does an employment lawyer cost in Invercargill?

LawyerFinder estimates hourly rates of $250 to $500 for employment lawyers in New Zealand. That is our estimate, reviewed in October 2026, not a survey: the New Zealand Law Society does not publish fee scales. Rates depend on seniority and the matter, and many matters can be done for a fixed fee, so ask for a written estimate before you engage.

Employment Law cost guide, with fixed-fee ranges and the government fees that apply →

Is the first meeting with an employment lawyer free?

Some lawyers offer a short free first meeting; many charge for it. Ask what the first meeting will cost when you make contact, and ask for a written fee estimate before you agree to any work.

Can I get legal aid for an employment matter?

Limited — civil legal aid for employment matters has narrow eligibility. Some unions cover member representation.

Ministry of Justice: legal aid →