Alison Jan Bendall
Barrister & Solicitor · Woodward Chrisp
Professional Overview
Alison Jan Bendall is a lawyer in Gisborne, holding a practising certificate as a Barrister & Solicitor that expires on 30/06/2027. Admitted at the Gisborne High Court on 07/07/1989.
Alison Jan Bendall practises at Woodward Chrisp. Registration on the NZ Law Society roll can be verified via the link below. LawyerFinder NZ is a directory; we do not provide legal advice.
Areas of Practice
The register lists no areas of practice for Alison Jan Bendall.
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. Source: NZ Law Society register, read 11 November 2026.
Law Firm
Woodward Chrisp
Firm rating: 4.1(30reviews)via Google This is the firm's aggregate rating, not the individual lawyer's.
We hold 14 register entries for Woodward Chrisp Limited t/a Woodward Chrisp, in Gisborne.
Firm review summary
Woodward Chrisp has received mixed feedback across its recent reviews. Multiple clients praised the firm's expertise and service, particularly in family matters, while one reviewer reported a negative experience involving poor communication during will inquiries. A separate complaint named lawyer Rory Bevins, alleging rudeness and abrupt conduct during a phone consultation. The firm's overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 reflects generally positive sentiment, though service consistency and responsiveness to initial inquiries appear to vary.
Synthesised by Claude Haiku from 5 Google reviews of Woodward Chrisp Limited t/a Woodward Chrisp — about the firm, not Alison Jan Bendall individually. Not legal advice. View source reviews.
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Firm Locations:
- • Gisborne
Areas listed by lawyers here:
- • Family
- • Property
- • Civil Litigation
- • Company/Commercial
- • Criminal
- • Trusts and Estates
- • +6 more
Contact Information
📍 Location
Gisborne , Gisborne
New Zealand
🏛️ Official Profile
View Law Society ProfilePractising certificate: Barrister & Solicitor
Issued 01/07/2026, expires 30/06/2027, as shown on the NZ Law Society register when we read it on 11 November 2026.
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