Chatfields Lawyers and Consultants practises in areas of law and disputes pertaining to aged care, elder law, guardianship and administration, health law, inquests, dispute resolution, litigation, and wills and estates.

Prior to matters escalating to the commencement of court proceedings, the first step for clients is to seek a resolution to the dispute. This can be assisted by a legal professional and is often both the most cost-effective and time-saving initiative for clients compared to litigation.

There are several primary alternative dispute resolution methods which legal professionals can organise and support clients in participating with: mediation, negotiation, arbitration and conciliation. These options can help you avoid the stress and risk of going to court, and ultimately save you money, whilst still arriving at an outcome, that you have more of a say in.

Since being admitted to practice in 1990, Principal Paula Chatfield has been a litigator, and therefore the bulk of her legal practice has pertained to Dispute Resolution.

Paula endeavours to provide solutions that are economical for clients, which she achieves through exploring creative pathways to arrive at a realistic assessment and outcome to disputes.