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Fitzherbert Rowe Lawyers

3.5(5 reviews)Poor (-95%)
30 team members22 practice areas
06 356 2621
65 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4410
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Review Summary

Clients report extremely negative experiences, citing failures in communication, missed deadlines, unethical conduct, intimidation, and lack of follow-up. Specific complaints include a lost Will, refusal to transfer files after a lawyer left, and billing issues without compensation. Trust and ethics are major concerns, with multiple reviewers stating they would not recommend the firm.

Generated from 5 Google reviews and NZ Law Society data

Why Choose Fitzherbert Rowe Lawyers?

Full-Service Firm

Covers 22 practice areas including Business Law, Farming & Agribusiness, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and more.

Published Hours

Open hours listed — check below for daily schedule.

Practice Areas

Business Law
Farming & Agribusiness
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Commercial Property
Family Law
Insolvency & Liquidation
Debt Recovery
Property Law
Residential Sale & Purchase
Rural Conveyancing
Property Disputes
Wills & Powers of Attorney
Family Trusts
Aged Care
Estate Administration
Succession Planning
Farming Syndicates
Local Government
Governance
Coronial Enquiries
Investigations
Prosecutions

Our Team

30 team members

Barry Roche

Principal

Bodee Oliver

Principal

Brenda Wilkin

Legal Executive

Bridie Tippett

Principal

Cara Jacobs

Registered Legal Executive

Eamon Roche

Senior Associate

Emma Cameron

Associate

Gillian Richards

Registered Legal Executive

Hayley McKay

Registered Legal Executive

Ian Chapman

Estates Administrator

Irina Wu

Senior Solicitor

Jessica Donald

Associate

Jimmy Jones

Solicitor

Jimmy Matangi

Solicitor

Josh Selvakumaran

Associate

Kirsty Kupa

Principal

Letitia Stevens

Estates Manager

Letitia Williams

Registered Legal Executive

Margot Streeter

Principal

Melanie Silver

Legal Executive

Melanie Taylor

Registered Legal Executive

Nikki Taylor

Registered Legal Executive

Patrick Gleeson

Estates and Trusts Specialist

Paula Poole

Registered Legal Executive

Rachel Vokes

Principal

Sam Rowe

Principal

Taryn Stevenson

Registered Legal Executive

Vanessa Dowman

Senior Solicitor

Verity McKay

Estates and Trusts Specialist

Zoe Woodfield

Associate

Client Reviews

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Traycee Munro11 months ago

An overall, disappointing experience. Failed to follow-up with Will signatory then denied the presence of the draft Will. Very sad. Even your response to my complaint acknowledges the presence of a Will that you prepared, yet you refuse to send a copy to my lawyer? Why so ?

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Jon Ives4 months ago

Absolutely horrid firm and staff. This firm toes the line between the law and ethics and uses intimidation to get their way. So many other negative reviews of this firm and no wonder why. They also seem to have a habit of extending communications, going round in circles and clipping the ticket to make a bit more profit. Wouldn't be surprised if they have had a few Law Society complaints. I have just submitted a complaint through to the law society.

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Mary Alison4 months ago

I was one the receiving end of this law firm and their conduct is disgusting to say the least, especially from one of their senior lawyers (will not name her but a English sounding female) who threw so many lies and accusations out in trying to use the law for her own gain. Their 'so called' complaints procedure is also dealt in house with no independence, they constantly threw contract clauses at me, interpreting them for how they please without even addressing my complaint. A few bad eggs spoil the majority.

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Evelyn Strugnell7 months ago

I had a special lawyer there,and when he left ,the firm didn't have the decency to let me know. My file apparently was just put on a shelf,so you get a stranger to handle your next problem that does not know a thing about you..Not good business or ethics..Evelyn Strugnell

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Ashley Kibblewhitea year ago

Absolutely do not use these lawyers, the communication was terrible and they failed to meet a deadline which could have meant missing out on our house. They then sent me an outrageous bill, wouldn’t offer compensation or even an apology. So incredibly disappointed and made the process of buying our house stressful. Wish I had of checked the google reviews before using as it’s clear it’s not just me who’s had problems with them.

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
Free service

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