Jose-Luis Fernando Mascardo Zarate
Barrister & Solicitor · Nathan Family Law
Professional Overview
Jose-Luis Fernando Mascardo Zarate is a lawyer in Lower Hutt, holding a practising certificate as a Barrister & Solicitor that expires on 30/06/2027. Admitted at the Wellington High Court on 20/09/2024. On the register they list Criminal, Family as areas of practice.
Jose-Luis Fernando Mascardo Zarate practises at Nathan Family Law. 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 11 November 2026.
Law Firm
Nathan Family Law
Firm rating: 3.2(13reviews)via Google This is the firm's aggregate rating, not the individual lawyer's.
We hold 3 register entries for Nathan Family Law Limited t/a Nathan Family Law, in Wellington.
Firm review summary
Nathan Family Law receives polarised feedback, with recent reviewers praising Vicki and Fiona for empathy, knowledge, and sustained support through family disputes, particularly those involving domestic violence contexts. However, older reviews cite serious concerns about communication gaps, lack of transparency in explaining legal matters, and alleged failures in advocacy that reviewers felt damaged custody outcomes. The firm has demonstrated strength in building client relationships and providing emotional support alongside legal advice, though some clients have reported feeling unsupported during critical phases of their cases. Reviews suggest the firm's service quality may vary significantly depending on lawyer assignment and case circumstances.
Synthesised by Claude Haiku from 5 Google reviews of Nathan Family Law Limited t/a Nathan Family Law — about the firm, not Jose-Luis Fernando Mascardo Zarate individually. Not legal advice. View source reviews.
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Firm Locations:
- • Wellington
Areas listed by lawyers here:
- • Family
- • Bank/Finance
- • Criminal
- • Property
- • Trusts and Estates
Contact Information
📍 Location
Wellington , Lower Hutt
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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