Michael Dewhirst

Barrister & Solicitor · Dewhirst Law Limited t/a Dewhirst Law

Auckland, New Zealand

Professional Overview

Michael Dewhirst is a lawyer in Auckland, holding a practising certificate as a Barrister & Solicitor that expires on 30/06/2027. Admitted at the Wellington High Court on 18/12/1997. On the register they list Company/Commercial, Family, Property, Selling Real Estate, Trusts and Estates, Treaty/Māori as areas of practice.

Michael Dewhirst practises at Dewhirst Law Limited t/a Dewhirst 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

Company/Commercial
Family
Property
Selling Real Estate
Trusts and Estates
Treaty/Māori

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

Dewhirst Law Limited t/a Dewhirst Law

Firm rating: 3.5(17reviews)via Google This is the firm's aggregate rating, not the individual lawyer's.

We hold 1 register entry for Dewhirst Law Limited t/a Dewhirst Law, in Auckland.

Firm review summary

Dewhirst Law has received mixed feedback from clients, with some praising the professionalism and competence of staff members, while others reported negative experiences with reception interactions and felt unheard during consultations. Several reviewers noted the firm operates from an older or unusual building location, though described the internal working environment as professional. Concerns have been raised about client service standards, including complaints about staff conduct and lack of responsiveness to client concerns. Overall, the firm's reputation is divided between those satisfied with technical capability and those dissatisfied with interpersonal service and communication.

Synthesised by Claude Haiku from 5 Google reviews of Dewhirst Law Limited t/a Dewhirst Law — about the firm, not Michael Dewhirst individually. Not legal advice. View source reviews.

Firm Locations:

  • • Auckland

Areas listed by lawyers here:

  • • Company/Commercial
  • • Family
  • • Property
  • • Selling Real Estate
  • • Treaty/Māori
  • • Trusts and Estates

Contact Information

📍 Location

Auckland
New Zealand

🏛️ Official Profile

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Practising 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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