Jeffrey David Allen
Barrister & Solicitor · Woodward Chrisp Limited t/a Woodward Chrisp
Professional Overview
Jeffrey David Allen is a lawyer in Gisborne, holding a practising certificate as a Barrister & Solicitor that expires on 30/06/2027. Admitted at the Auckland High Court on 17/06/1988. On the register they list Family as an area of practice.
Jeffrey David Allen practises at Woodward Chrisp Limited t/a 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
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 19 September 2026.
Law Firm
Woodward Chrisp Limited t/a Woodward Chrisp
Firm rating: 4.1(30reviews)via Google This is the firm's aggregate rating, not the individual lawyer's.
We hold 2 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 Jeffrey David Allen individually. Not legal advice. View source reviews.
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Firm Locations:
- • Gisborne
Areas listed by lawyers here:
- • Family
- • Property
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 19 September 2026.
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Gisborne. Nearby lawyers marked in grey.
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