Legal Services

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How can we help?

Keith Graham Legal, based in Lismore, offers comprehensive legal services tailored to meet the diverse needs of the community. Specializing in business law, they provide expert advice on commercial transactions, contracts, and regulatory compliance. Their farming law services cater to the unique challenges faced by rural clients, from land disputes to agricultural agreements. In real estate law, they assist with property transactions, leasing, and conveyancing, ensuring smooth processes. Additionally, Keith Graham Legal is experienced in wills and estates, offering guidance on estate planning, probate, and asset protection to safeguard your family’s future.

Farming Law

Many may know that agriculture is one of the most regulated industries in Australia.  We can help with a range of issues relating to your farming business. Understand that you are dealing with a country law firm that truly understands the agricultural industry.

Personal Injury

We don’t work for the insurance company, we are personal injury lawyers. This means we help people to make compensation claims. This is as a result of injuries they’ve sustained that have caused some form of loss, either physical, financial or emotional.

Business Law

We are able to help with a variety of business operations.  From setting up the best organisational structure, to providing legal advice on a range of issues. We wish to grow with you and develop a strongly beneficial long-term working relationship.

Real Estate Law

Conveyancing Services

We’ll explain the process in plain English, and reply to your enquiries quickly.
We’ll ensure your property transaction received the highest level of attention and professionalism

Many of our clients  rely on us for property, conveyancing and other legal services.

Wills & Estates

We can offer support where a person has died unexpectedly or become incapacitated without any legal documents in place, creating great stress. It’s our mission to stop this from happening to you and your loved ones. We  can help you organise your legal documents, wills & trusts to cover your personal and business affairs.

General Legal

Our law firm offers a wide range of legal services designed to support individuals and businesses with expert advice. Whether you’re navigating complex legal issues or require guidance on routine matters, our experienced team is here to ensure your rights are protected and your objectives are met efficiently.

FARMING LAW

  • Succession planning to preserve farms for future generations.
  • Applications for licenses and permits 
  • Labour and employment laws
  • Providing advice regarding environmental legislation and landowner rights
  • Assisting in avoiding fraud and deception in packaging and labelling of products
  • Protecting your business from urban sprawl and activists
  • Negotiating with various stakeholders
  • Buying and selling rural properties
  • Negotiating with mining companies, wind farm operators and government agencies
  • Preparation of business contracts, leases, partnership agreements, companies and trusts
  • Rural residential subdivision
  • Water and irrigation licenses and transfers

PERSONAL INJURY LAW

What types of compensation claims can we help you with?
  • Workers compensation claims including Workers Compensation Commission
  • Motor vehicle accidents including Motor Accident Authority
  • Public liability
  • Insurance claims
  • Litigation and Local, District, Supreme and Federal Courts
  • Inability to perform one’s usual work duties, domestic duties as a result of injury.

BUSINESS LAW

Starting a business – guidance on purchasing an existing business, choosing the right business structure, asset protection strategies, insurance law, negotiating commercial leases, and managing risks effectively.

For established businesses – assistance with ownership transitions, resolving shareholder disputes, navigating directors’ duties, employment law, business contracts, and handling commercial litigation such as debt recovery. If you face any legal challenges or disputes, we’re here to help you resolve them and get your business back on track.

Closing or transitioning – support with selling your business, planning for business succession, and addressing potential bankruptcy or insolvency issues if needed.

  • Franchises
  • Liquor licenses and gaming machines
  • Hotels, motels and restaurants
  • Partnerships and Trusts
  • Capital gains tax, GST and negative gearing
  • Professional practices, including accounting, medical and finance
  • Rural properties, farms, agriculture
  • Notary Public

REAL ESTATE LAW

Full List of Services: Selling Property

  • Advise on real estate agency agreements (Auction, Exclusive, Open Listing)
  • Prepare legally required Contract for Sale in NSW
  • Advise on applicable taxes (Capital Gains Tax, GST)
  • Address special conditions or specific issues (e.g., Council approvals, encroachments)
  • Protect your legal rights
  • Obtain Council certificates and Title searches
  • Issue Contracts within one business day and monitor progress
  • Coordinate mortgage discharge or transfer
  • Handle adjustments (rates, taxes, levies)
  • Attend settlement, pay outstanding fees, and bank proceeds
  • Provide regular updates throughout the process

Full List of Services: Buying Property

  • Advise on pre-contract investigations (pest/building reports, surveys, Council records)
  • Review and provide legal advice on the Contract for Sale
  • Address special conditions (finance, Council approvals, repairs)
  • Protect your legal rights
  • Investigate property issues
  • Assist first home buyers with grants and Stamp Duty concessions
  • Handle all Stamp Duty requirements
  • Prepare legal documents for Title transfer
  • Conduct property searches and enquiries
  • Coordinate with banks/lenders for settlement
  • Manage final inspections and settlement attendance
  • Ensure outstanding rates and taxes are paid
  • Notify Council of Title transfer
  • Keep you informed throughout

WILLS AND ESTATES

  • Drafting Wills
  • Enduring Power of Attorney
  • Enduring Guardianship
  • Discretionary Testamentary Trusts
  • Disability Trusts
  • Probate and Estate Administration
  • Guardianship Board Applications
  • Elder Law
  • Succession planning
  • Estate planning
  • Capital gains tax planning
  • Contesting Wills and Family Provision Claims
  • Family Trusts
  • Notary Public

GENERAL LEGAL SUPPORT

Our general legal services include:

  • Business law, including contracts, disputes, and commercial transactions
  • Property law, handling both residential and commercial sales and purchases
  • Wills, estates, and succession planning
  • Employment law and workplace disputes
  • Debt recovery and litigation assistance
  • Advice on regulatory compliance and risk management