Rachael Rossiter
★★★★★
a month ago · via Google
Wouldn't recommend at all
Bay Legal Limited t/a Bay Legal
Family • Property • Trusts and Estates Law Firm
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
2 lawyers on our register data
3.9
Based on 15 Google reviews. View on Google Maps
About Bay Legal Limited t/a Bay Legal
Bay Legal Limited t/a Bay Legal is a New Zealand law firm operating in Hawke's Bay. The firm has 2 lawyers registered with the New Zealand Law Society and practises in family, property, trusts and estates.
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Review summary
Bay Legal has received mixed feedback across its recent reviews. Several clients praised the firm's staff friendliness and helpfulness, while others reported serious dissatisfaction with case outcomes and costs, including complaints about poor case defence despite legal aid coverage. The firm's rating of 3.9 out of 5 reflects this variance, with recent one-star reviews citing unresolved matters and unexpected expenses alongside older five-star endorsements. Client experiences at Bay Legal appear to vary significantly depending on the matter and individual handling.
Generated from 5 Google reviews and NZ Law Society register data. Synthesised by Claude Haiku — not legal advice or our editorial judgement. View source reviews on Google Maps.
Why consider Bay Legal Limited t/a Bay Legal?
Rated 3.9 on Google
Based on 15 reviews via Google
3 areas listed
Listed by its lawyers on the register, including Family, Property, Trusts and Estates
Based in Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay
Areas of Practice
Family
Property
Trusts and Estates
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Recent client reviews
Showing the 5 most-recent reviews for Bay Legal Limited t/a Bay Legal sourced from Google. View all on Google Maps.
Row Zanna
★★★★★
a year ago · via Google
Very helpful staff
Christine Gibbs
★★★★★
2 years ago · via Google
Happy friendly place 😀
Bowen Raureti
★★★★★
2 years ago · via Google
Anna “SouthernGirlNZ”
★★★★★
4 years ago · via Google
D...didnt defend me well at all😔. Had legal aid and still ended up costing me thousands and nothing resolved or even looked into.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a family lawyer cost at Bay Legal Limited t/a Bay Legal? ▾
Hourly rates typically run $250 – $500. Uncontested dissolution is commonly handled on a fixed fee of $1,500 – $3,000. Contested parenting or relationship-property matters move to hourly billing and can exceed $10,000 over the life of the matter. For Bay Legal Limited t/a Bay Legal specifically, request a written engagement letter — fees vary by lawyer seniority and matter complexity. Use the contact details above to ask for a quote.
How much does a property lawyer cost at Bay Legal Limited t/a Bay Legal? ▾
Residential conveyancing is usually fixed-fee. A standard purchase runs $1,200 – $2,500; a sale $1,000 – $2,000. LINZ registration ($55.20) and title-search fees ($5) are additional disbursements. For Bay Legal Limited t/a Bay Legal specifically, request a written engagement letter — fees vary by lawyer seniority and matter complexity. Use the contact details above to ask for a quote.
Our Legal Team
Donna Marie Carroll
3 SpecializationsHawke's Bay, Hastings
Practice Areas:
Family Property Trusts and Estates
Kirstin Gwenda Monk
1 SpecializationHawke's Bay, Hastings
Practice Areas:
Family
Firm Information
📍 Office Locations
- • Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
👥 Legal Team
2 lawyers listed
⚖️ Practice Areas
3 Areas of Legal Expertise
📞 Contact Information
2 of 2 held a practising certificate on the register on 19 September 2026.
Contact Bay Legal Limited t/a Bay Legal
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We hold 2 NZ Law Society register entries for Bay Legal Limited t/a Bay Legal, in Hawke's Bay. Its lawyers list Family, Property, Trusts and Estates among their areas of practice.
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