Our door is always open.
This isn’t just something we say. We believe in helping everyone we can. If you need a lawyer to resolve family, property or business issues, our team of friendly experts are here to help.
We are Tōtara Law. Very proud to be one of West Auckland’s leading law firms.
Tōtara law is proud to be a staple of the West Auckland community. Formerly known as Thomas & Co. We have been around since 1966 when there were only two law offices in New Lynn and just six in West Auckland. We have roots in our community and a mission to provide a positive impact by helping our people and businesses with any and all of their legal requirements.
Experts in…
Family law Property law Business lawEmpathy & Understanding
We take time to understand our client’s needs and treat everyone equally regardless of circumstance. Not here to judge, only here to help. Understanding your concerns will ensure we provide the best outcomes for you, and our clients.
Transparency through Communication
Communication is key for us. It’s important we provide regular communication to our clients. Communicating with you, anticipating your needs and focusing on outcomes to ensure you are fully informed every step of the way.
We are experts
We are great at what we do. Our pragmatic approach and expertise enable us to resolve matters efficiently and cost-effectively. We encourage our people to grow and share knowledge which means that you never have one of us you always have all of us.
The History
Tōtara Law is a well-established law practice that commenced business in 1966. When the original partner opened our doors, we were only the second law office in New Lynn and just the sixth in West Auckland.
Our ambition to scale has seen a number of mergers happen over the last 10 years.
Fast-forward to 1 April 2017, Thomas & Co Lawyers merged with Titirangi Law Centre, another practice with strong pedigree established by Ray Ganda in 1986. As of 1 October 2021, we merged with David J Brown and Associates established by David Brown in 1988.
Our mergers have continued the proud history of the 3 firms as West Aucklandʼs leading law firms. Our combined powers allow us to offer increased resources and knowledge so we can provide a high level of service to a wider range of clients.
We are – very conveniently – located in the commercial centre of New Lynn. The gateway to the green belt West Auckland area that was Waitakere City. The beautiful iconic, circular brick building with the massive bell outside. You can’t miss us!
Now, Tōtara Law is a West Auckland powerhouse law firm focussing on family, business and property law. We are proud to be local and doing what we can in the West Auckland community.
Our ambition is to continue to grow and extend our services to more and more of our Auckland community. At Tōtara Law our philosophy is “Our doors are always Open”, so if you need any legal advice, call in, we would love to lend a helping hand.
Family
People are at the heart of everything we do. We want to make sure we can advocate for you the best we can so that any disputes can be resolved without costing the earth and wasting your time.
Property
Property can get messy. You will always need a lawyer in your corner to ensure you make the right decision. Before you take action take advantage of our 30 years of experience helping Kiwis buy and sell homes.
Business
We love business law. Whether you are buying, selling, or leasing our team of experts will help you navigate through the entire process.
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