McDermott Legal Ltd t/a McDermott Legal

Civil Litigation • Company/Commercial • Employment Law Firm

Auckland, New Zealand
1 lawyer on our register data

About McDermott Legal Ltd t/a McDermott Legal

McDermott Legal Ltd t/a McDermott Legal is a New Zealand law firm operating in Auckland. The firm has 1 lawyer registered with the New Zealand Law Society and practises in civil litigation, company/commercial, employment and other areas.

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Why consider McDermott Legal Ltd t/a McDermott Legal?

On the NZ Law Society register
1 of 1 lawyer held a practising certificate when we read the register on 19 September 2026
5 areas listed
Listed by its lawyers on the register, including Civil Litigation, Company/Commercial, Employment
Based in Auckland
Auckland

Areas of Practice

Civil Litigation
Company/Commercial
Employment
Family
Property

Frequently asked questions

How much does a business lawyer cost at McDermott Legal Ltd t/a McDermott Legal? ▾

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 McDermott Legal Ltd t/a McDermott 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.

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How much does an employment lawyer cost at McDermott Legal Ltd t/a McDermott Legal? ▾

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 McDermott Legal Ltd t/a McDermott 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.

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How much does a family lawyer cost at McDermott Legal Ltd t/a McDermott 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 McDermott Legal Ltd t/a McDermott 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.

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How much does a property lawyer cost at McDermott Legal Ltd t/a McDermott 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 McDermott Legal Ltd t/a McDermott 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.

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Our Legal Team

Helen Louise Ruth McDermott

5 Specializations

Auckland, West Auckland

Practice Areas:

Company/Commercial Civil Litigation Employment Family +1 more

Firm Information

📍 Office Locations

  • • Auckland, New Zealand

👥 Legal Team

1 lawyer listed

⚖️ Practice Areas

5 Areas of Legal Expertise

1 of 1 held a practising certificate on the register on 19 September 2026.

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We hold 1 NZ Law Society register entry for McDermott Legal Ltd t/a McDermott Legal, in Auckland. Its lawyers list Civil Litigation, Company/Commercial, Employment among their areas of practice.

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