Family • Property Law Firm
Whitcombe Guinness & Kitchingham is a New Zealand law firm operating in West Coast. The firm has 1 lawyer registered with the New Zealand Law Society and practises in family, property.
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Whitcombe, Guinness & Kitchingham Solicitors received praise from several clients for efficient and professional service, particularly with document signing and general legal matters. However, one client reported difficulty obtaining follow-up communication after requesting additional services and an appointment, with no return call received. The firm's responsiveness appears inconsistent across client experiences, with some customers satisfied but at least one turning to another provider due to lack of contact. Overall, the firm shows mixed results in client communication and service reliability.
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.
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I went in there once for them to sign some documents, which was done on the spot. Ask for additional service and an appointment, but due to covid the lawyer was not present in the office. I never had a return call from the lawyer or someone else in the office. I went somewhere else.
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Efficient and professional. very happy.
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 Whitcombe Guinness & Kitchingham specifically, request a written engagement letter — fees vary by lawyer seniority and matter complexity. Use the contact details above to ask for a quote.
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 Whitcombe Guinness & Kitchingham specifically, request a written engagement letter — fees vary by lawyer seniority and matter complexity. Use the contact details above to ask for a quote.
West Coast, Grey
1 lawyer listed
2 Areas of Legal Expertise
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