Dowson Turco Lawyers
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Dowson Turco Lawyers is a Sydney law firm with a diverse team, handling family, wills and estates, property and conveyancing, criminal and traffic, employment and immigration matters. It is best known for its LGBTQIA+ advocacy and its inclusive approach to clients.
The people behind the firm
Stacey Dowson is Managing Partner and was admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW in 1996. Mary Turco is Special Counsel, admitted in 1984. Nicholas Stewart, a Partner who joined the firm in 2012, heads the criminal and human rights teams.
Community and recognition
The firm has a long-term partnership with ACON NSW and does pro bono work. Its headline says its diverse firm of lawyers is here for everyone. It was awarded Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2023 Australasian Law Awards.
Areas of law at Dowson Turco Lawyers
Family law
Wills and estates
Conveyancing and property
Criminal and traffic
Employment
Immigration
Commercial and IP
The firm handles family disputes, including children's matters and complex relationship disputes, and settles consent orders. Its wills and estates work covers estate planning, distribution of property after death, appointing guardians, creating trusts and provisions for pets. Property work covers buying and selling domestic and commercial property, leases for landlords and tenants, and advice for property investors. Criminal defence and representation include drug supply, fraud, sexual assault, affray and historical crimes, along with traffic matters. Employment work covers contract drafting, advice, disputes and workplace discrimination. Immigration work covers advice and advocacy, from partner visas through to business sponsorship.
Emergency and after-hours help from Dowson Turco Lawyers
Out-of-hours emergencies can be reached on a separate line, 0413 385 381, alongside the office number.
What customers say about Dowson Turco Lawyers
- 💬Customers say the team explains matters in plain language, without jargon.
- 💬Customers say the team is supportive through stressful matters such as estates and court cases.
Tips for visiting Dowson Turco Lawyers
- ✓Call the office on (02) 8000 7300 or email enquiries@dowsonturco.com.au to start.
- ✓Fees aren't set out on the site, so ask for a fee outline at your first contact.
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FAQ about Dowson Turco Lawyers
Does Dowson Turco Lawyers handle family law?
Yes. The firm takes children's disputes and complex relationship disputes, and settles consent orders.
Does Dowson Turco Lawyers handle wills and estates?
Yes. Estate planning and the distribution of property after death are part of its work, along with guardianship and trusts.
Does Dowson Turco Lawyers handle traffic offences?
Yes. Traffic matters sit within its criminal defence and representation work.
Does Dowson Turco Lawyers help with immigration?
Yes. It gives immigration advice and advocacy, from partner visas to business sponsorship.