David Stone Lawyer

The office of David Stone Lawyer at 247 Pakuranga Highway is obvious to all who travel the Pakuranga Highway. Joining him at his distinctive premises are:

Senior Solicitor Helen Robinson
Legal Executive Anne-Therese Goward
Legal Secretary Sue Gold
Office Administrator Jill Stone

Formerly a partner in a city practice David chose to set up his own firm as an 'all services' legal practice near where people lived and worked. The benefits to clients of a local lawyer include easier access, greater responsiveness, lower fees and car parking directly outside the office.

David attends to a wide variety of legal matters especially all manner of contracts, all matters affecting businesses, employment, matrimonial and property law, and particularly family and trading trusts and asset planning and is now a Notary Public and a mediator.

“While providing comprehensive legal services my special interest areas are family and trading trusts, sale and purchase of businesses and franchise operations, employment, matrimonial and de facto property matters, and company and commercial law matters.”

Helen Robinson, Senior Solicitor, specialises in trust law, personal asset planning and protection, wills and succession and relationship property. As well as general practice Helen has particular experience in relation to estate planning, the establishment of family, trading and charitable trusts, relationship property agreements and issues arising when people leave New Zealand to live overseas, as well as estates and wills and personal affairs matters.

Anne-Therese Goward is a registered Legal Executive with city and suburban legal firm experience. She specialises in all property matters, particularly residential conveyancing, estate and trust administration and client private affairs.

“The hallmark of a good lawyer is the ability to listen, analyse and give sound, practical and independent advice.”

That is the professional service David aims to provide to all his clients in a friendly and relaxed manner. In addition he strives to perform on time, at a fair price and always to the clients’ satisfaction.

In addition to occasional presentations to community and business groups, David regularly presents a legal “talkback” session on nation-wide radio with Kerre Woodham on Newstalk ZB’s “Kerre’s Café”. The often lively discussions which ensue are informative and entertaining and feedback is always positive. That advice service provided by David compliments his 30 years continuous service as an advisor with the Citizens Advice Bureau.

The Wall, announcing who and what he is, attracts a huge amount of attention, particularly when any of the distinctive lettering goes missing!

A feature of David’s office is a mural in the waiting area designed by architect Daniel Marshall, who is responsible for the transformation of a suburban house to professional offices.

David also works from his home office at 273 St Heliers Bay Road, St Heliers. Access to both offices is made easy by parking at the door.

As a general practitioner, David is able to draw on broad experience and knowledge to advise on most legal issues and can provide skilled, trustworthy and knowledgeable representation. David’s practice is probably best described as a general one with a strong commercial emphasis, taking care of the legal aspects of client’s personal and business affairs.