We give you personal attention
Looking for exceptional legal service? Chris Williams Lawyer and Mediator is committed to delivering excellent advice, and service to individuals, families, and businesses. Located in the heart of Fremantle, we pride ourselves on the strong connections we have built in the community. Our focus is to deliver trusted legal advice in order to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients. We practice mainly in Family Law, Mediation, and VROs (Violence Restraining Orders). Together, our team has over 50 years of legal experience..



Our history
With over 50 years of combined experience, our firm has maintained a reputation for providing our clients with cost-effective legal services in an professional, timely, compassionate manner. Our staff commonly resolve legal issues such as from a wide variety of areas, but our focus is predominantly within matters pertaining to Family Law, Mediation, VROs (Violence Restraining Orders).
Initial Legal Advice
We offer a confidential, one-hour, meeting with an experienced divorce lawyer for the fixed fee of $320.00, inclusive of GST (credit cards 1.5%). At this meeting we advise on your legal rights; the best process to achieve a Family Law settlement; an estimate of total costs, including how to minimise costs. Some matters can be dealt with on Fixed Fee basis, so you know in advance what the costs will be.
Our Services
Collaborative Law
Collaborative Law
Chris Williams is a member of Collaborative Professionals WA , as part of your legal advice, we will discuss advise on whether this is a suitable means for your negotiations.
Legal Proceedings
Legal Proceedings
If negotiations do not achieve settlement, or if you are faced with another party who has already commenced legal proceedings, contact us promptly for experienced representation We will draft file the necessary court documents, represent you at the initial stages of Court proceedings If your matter goes to trial, we will instruct an experienced barrister to represent you.
Mediation
Mediation
Property Settlement Mediations
Family Mediation / Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) – parenting disputes
Workplace, Building or Organisational Disputes
Initial Legal Advice
Initial Legal Advice
We offer a confidential, one-hour, meeting with an experienced divorce lawyer for the fixed fee of $320.00, inclusive of GST (credit cards 1.5%) At this meeting we advise on: your legal rights; the best process to achieve a Family Law settlement; an estimate of total costs, including how to minimise costs Some matters can be dealt with on Fixed Fee basis, so you know in advance what the costs will be.
Unbundled & Fixed Fee Family Law
Unbundled Family Law
To save on legal costs, you may be in a position to do some, maybe even the majority, of the work on your family law matter yourself This can include work we do for you on a Fixed Fee basis We can discuss this during your first meeting.
Negotiations
Negotiations
The Family Court of Western Australia encourages negotiated settlements, both before during legal proceedings We are experienced negotiators, will represent you to achieve the best negotiated outcome.
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Our Team
What our Clients Say
“I want to thank Renee for her amazing handling of my case. She has been a tremendous help from start to finish. She is very courteous and understanding.”
“It was a very satisfying experience for me to work with Chris and his team. Thank you so much for your professional help and assistance in the matter.”
“When I needed a good legal advice, I asked for a referral, and came to this firm. And this was one of the best decisions in my life. Absolutely happy about how everything ended.”
