William James McKenzie
Barrister & Solicitor · Hewat Galt
Professional Overview
William James McKenzie is a lawyer in Invercargill, holding a practising certificate as a Barrister & Solicitor that expires on 30/06/2027. Admitted at the Invercargill High Court on 21/09/2021. On the register they list Property as an area of practice.
William James McKenzie practises at Hewat Galt. 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
Hewat Galt
Firm rating: 3.4(18reviews)via Google This is the firm's aggregate rating, not the individual lawyer's.
We hold 3 register entries for Malcolm McKenzie Law Limited t/a Hewat Galt, in Southland.
Firm review summary
Hewat Galt has received mixed feedback across 18 reviews, with ratings ranging from one to five stars. Several reviewers praised staff members Gina and Ginia McGearty for delivering professional service in property and subdivision matters, describing their approach as thorough and empathetic. However, a one-star review alleged incompetent service, excessive client workload, unprofessional conduct, and billing concerns, with the reviewer stating the firm prioritised profit over client outcomes. The firm's reputation appears divided between those who experienced attentive individual practitioners and those who reported poor service quality and communication.
Synthesised by Claude Haiku from 5 Google reviews of Malcolm McKenzie Law Limited t/a Hewat Galt — about the firm, not William James McKenzie individually. Not legal advice. View source reviews.
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- • Southland
Areas listed by lawyers here:
- • Property
- • Family
Contact Information
📍 Location
Southland , Invercargill
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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