Fort Lawyers
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Fort Lawyers is a Surry Hills law firm with a second office in Blacktown, led by principal Amita Kant, a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. It is best known for injury and workers compensation claims, and it acts for clients across NSW.
The principal's background
Amita Kant holds a Master's degree in Law and has years of experience, including time at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the Australian Federal Police. She is a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and a Member of The Law Society of New South Wales. The firm describes her as calm and direct.
Areas of law at Fort Lawyers
Family law
Wills and estates
Conveyancing and property
Personal injury
Criminal and traffic
Employment
Immigration
The firm's main focus is workers compensation, car accident (CTP) and TPD claims, with personal injury and medical negligence alongside them. Family work covers divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements and consent orders. Property work covers buying and selling homes and businesses across NSW. Immigration covers student, partner, work and visitor visas, citizenship, and refusals and reviews. The firm also handles wills, estates and probate, criminal and traffic matters, employment law, and notary public services. No Win, No Fee applies only to eligible car accident (CTP) damages claims, under a written costs agreement.
What customers say about Fort Lawyers
- π¬Customers say the principal is professional, knowledgeable and efficient.
- π¬Customers say applications and claims were handled promptly and smoothly.
- π¬Visa clients describe the team as supportive through long waits.
Tips for visiting Fort Lawyers
- βUse the free first consultation to talk through your matter. Call (02) 8006 0110, message on WhatsApp, or send an enquiry through the website.
- βAsk about costs early. Disbursements such as medical report fees may still be payable even where No Win, No Fee applies.
- βFor a workers compensation dispute, ask whether the Independent Review Office may fund legal costs.
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FAQ about Fort Lawyers
Does Fort Lawyers offer a free first consultation?
Yes. The first consultation is free, and the firm says it aims to reply to enquiries within one business day.
Does Fort Lawyers work on a no win, no fee basis?
Only for eligible car accident (CTP) damages claims, under a written conditional costs agreement. Workers compensation claims are not run that way.
Does Fort Lawyers handle workers compensation claims?
Yes, this is the firm's main focus. Legal costs in these disputes may be funded by the Independent Review Office, which the firm applies for on the client's behalf.