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Bay Legal

4.1(5 reviews)Mixed (-15%)
5 team members16 practice areas
06 870 3770
117 Heretaunga Street West, Hastings 4122
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Review Summary

Client reviews are highly mixed. Several clients praise the firm's helpful staff and responsive communication, with specific mentions of Donna Carroll as a great communicator. However, there are serious complaints about delays, lack of empathy, and incorrect advice, particularly targeting Rebekah Anderton. One client reports that a lawyer was ineffective despite legal aid, leaving them with unresolved issues and unexpected costs.

Generated from 5 Google reviews and NZ Law Society data

Why Choose Bay Legal?

Highly Rated

4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5 Google reviews.

Full-Service Firm

Covers 16 practice areas including Family Law, Relationship Property, Care of Children and more.

Published Hours

Open hours listed — check below for daily schedule.

Practice Areas

Family Law
Relationship Property
Care of Children
Domestic Violence
Conveyancing
Property Law
Refinancing
Trusts
Wills
Estates
Legal Aid
Youth Court
Oranga Tamariki
Surrogacy
Adoption
Welfare Law

Our Team

5 team members

Donna Carroll

Lawyer

family lawconveyancingwillstrustsestates

Kirsten Westwood

Lawyer

family law

Kirstin Monk

Lawyer

family lawrelationship propertyyouth courtwelfare law

Rebekah Anderton

Associate

family laworanga tamarikisurrogacyadoptionlegal aid

Shannon McKay

Director

family lawcare of childrenrelationship property

Client Reviews

4.1
5 total reviewsMixed (-15%)
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David Symons4 years ago

Great website and Donna is a great communicator and open to differing opinions

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Amandah Brownie4 years ago

They go out of their way to make sure your needs are met.

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Row Zannaa year ago

Very helpful staff

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Rachael Louise Matthews6 years ago

Extremely disappointing experience, I used Rebekah Anderton, lack of empathy, took ages to replie, took ages to do things, didnt file things that should have been, didnt inform me on how to achieve things, what I needed to do, gave me a lot of incorrect information, didn't do instruction which in turn had a great effect on how long I an in court, I switched & i am alot happier now, truly wouldnt recommend at all.

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Anna “SouthernGirlNZ”3 years ago

D...didnt defend me well at all😔. Had legal aid and still ended up costing me thousands and nothing resolved or even looked into.

Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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