Donovan Oates Hannaford is a long-established Port Macquarie law firm that has grown to provide a comprehensive suite of legal services.

Established in 1946, Donovan Oates Hannaford quickly earned a reputation as a 'people-focused' law firm, providing legal advice that clients could understand and act on. This personable reputation remains today. Our experienced team of dedicated lawyers takes the time to get to know clients and the problem they wish to solve.

As our beautiful region grows and the ease of doing business outside the area increases, the demand for comprehensive legal services multiplies. Our dynamic group of lawyers specialise in specific areas, working as a team to provide the best outcome for clients. As lawyers, we pride ourselves on being down-to-earth and accessible. It's a mix that can be hard to find in our industry.

Listen to the video to learn more about how working at Donovan Oates Hannaford can impact your legal career.

To be a genuinely approachable team requires connection and community involvement.

Donovan Oates Hannaford engages with numerous community groups representing many diverse interests. We provide pro bono services and sponsorship to various organisations, including educational, economic, and sporting, to assist in developing regional talent and resources. Senior lawyers also present on legal topics of interest at various networking groups to help businesses and individuals to keep informed and up to date.

We offer a Summer Clerkship for students currently studying their law degree who are looking to get some practical experience alongside senior solicitors. Watch our video to hear first hand about the benefits of the Summer Clerkship. You can submit an expression of interest in our Summer Clerkship via the form below.

Interested in joining our committed and experienced team Introduce yourself.

We welcome the introduction to lawyers and support staff with expertise in different fields and industries. Our key areas of expertise include commercial law and estate planning. Our commercial law clients provide us with rewarding work as we act for large private corporate entities, State-owned corporations and Councils, the government sector, and small to medium enterprises across diverse industries.

Donovan Oates Hannaford supports career growth through training and team collaboration. You will benefit from working alongside our directors in small specialist teams, learning from one another and together delivering the best outcome for the client.

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It is also equally important that new additions share our brand values of Integrity, Empathy, and Acumen.

Working with us allows you to grow your career in a dynamic, flexible workplace while enjoying the best in regional lifestyle. As a progressive regional law firm, we are big advocates for the benefits of a regional lifestyle without compromising your career.

If you share these values and are interested in a rewarding role within our progressive regional law firm, please introduce yourself by sending a cover letter and resume to info@dohlaw.com.au

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Fill in the form below, to register your interest in a position or Summer Clerkship at Donovan Oates Hannaford.

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