Dawson & Associates Limited
Administrative/Public • Arbitration • Civil Litigation Law Firm
About Dawson & Associates Limited
Dawson & Associates Limited is a New Zealand law firm in Nelson. We hold 3 NZ Law Society register entries for Dawson & Associates Limited; 3 with a current practising certificate; 1 lists Administrative/Public as an area of practice; admitted between 2003 and 2025. These are the lawyers the register names at this practice when we read it; the firm may list others under a different practice name or branch. Its lawyers list administrative/public, arbitration, civil litigation and other areas as areas of practice.
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Dawson & Associates Limited on the NZ Law Society register
- Offices
- Nelson
- Register entries we hold
- 3
- Practising certificates
- 3 — 3 Barrister & Solicitor
- Roles on the register
- 2 Employee, 1 Director
- Admitted
- between 2003 and 2025; median 9 years since admission
- Courts of admission
- Wellington High Court (2), Auckland High Court (1)
- Areas of practice listed
- Administrative/Public (1), Arbitration (1), Civil Litigation (1), Criminal (1), Employment (1)
Source: NZ Law Society register entries for lawyers at this practice, read 11 November 2026. Counts are entries we hold, not the firm's headcount. Areas are chosen by each lawyer; the Law Society does not accredit them. LawyerFinder is not affiliated with the NZ Law Society.
Areas of Practice
Frequently asked questions
How much does a business lawyer cost at Dawson & Associates Limited? ▾
Hourly rates run $300 – $700, with senior commercial partners higher. Standard company formation is $800 – $1,500. Small-business sale and purchase transactions typically run $3,000 – $10,000 in legal fees per side. For Dawson & Associates Limited 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 criminal lawyer cost at Dawson & Associates Limited? ▾
A guilty plea on a minor matter is commonly $1,500 – $3,500. A defended District Court hearing runs $5,000 – $15,000. Category 3 jury trials start at $15,000 and can exceed $50,000. The duty lawyer scheme covers first appearances at no cost. For Dawson & Associates Limited 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 an employment lawyer cost at Dawson & Associates Limited? ▾
Hourly rates run $250 – $500. Raising a personal grievance is commonly a $600 – $1,500 fixed fee. Mediation representation is $1,500 – $4,000. An ERA hearing typically runs $5,000 – $15,000 depending on complexity. For Dawson & Associates Limited specifically, request a written engagement letter — fees vary by lawyer seniority and matter complexity. Use the contact details above to ask for a quote.
Lawyers at Dawson & Associates Limited
3 register entries we hold, senior roles first, then alphabetical. Not a ranking.
- Peter Charles Dawson · Director No areas listed
- Petrina Grace Sheldon · Employee No areas listed
- Troy James Glen Stade · Employee Administrative/Public, Arbitration, Civil Litigation
Firm Information
📍 Office Locations
- • Nelson, New Zealand
👥 Legal Team
3 register entries we hold
⚖️ Practice Areas
7 areas listed by its lawyers on the register
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We hold 3 NZ Law Society register entries for Dawson & Associates Limited, in Nelson. Its lawyers list Administrative/Public, Arbitration, Civil Litigation among their areas of practice.
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Data sourced from the New Zealand Law Society register . LawyerFinder NZ is a directory and lead-generation service; we do not provide legal advice.