Michelle Lauren Carey

Barrister & Solicitor · Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers

Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, New Zealand

Professional Overview

Michelle Lauren Carey is a lawyer in Tauranga, holding a practising certificate as a Barrister & Solicitor that expires on 30/06/2027. Admitted at the Rotorua High Court on 13/05/2022. On the register they list Family as an area of practice.

Michelle Lauren Carey practises at Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers. 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

Family

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

Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers

Firm rating: 4.6(56reviews)via Google This is the firm's aggregate rating, not the individual lawyer's.

We hold 4 register entries for Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers, in Bay of Plenty.

Firm review summary

Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited receives consistently positive feedback for conveyancing and family law work, with reviewers praising lawyers including Carlene, Michelle Carey, Nikki, and Holly for their knowledge, communication, and empathetic approach. However, one recent reviewer raised serious concerns about poor communication, staff conduct during phone calls, and the firm's handling of a family court matter involving alleged support for ex parte documents containing false statements. The firm operates across commercial, family law, and conveyancing practice areas, with most clients reporting feeling well-supported and guided through complex processes. The 4.6-star aggregate rating reflects a divided picture: strong performance from individual team members in routine matters, but significant service and conduct issues that have affected at least one client's experience.

Synthesised by Claude Haiku from 5 Google reviews of Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers — about the firm, not Michelle Lauren Carey individually. Not legal advice. View source reviews.

Contact the Firm:

🌐 www.bchlaw.co.nz
📞 +64 7 928 9000
✉️ enquiries@bchlaw.co.nz

Firm Locations:

  • • Bay of Plenty

Areas listed by lawyers here:

  • • Family
  • • Civil Litigation
  • • Employment
  • • Property
  • • Trusts and Estates

Contact Information

📍 Location

Bay of Plenty , Tauranga
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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