Johnston Construction Lawyers Information

Jillian has been representing developers, builders, home owners, trades, engineers, building surveyors and all other construction professionals for over 20 years. If you are in dispute with the construction of a property we can advise on the necessary course of action. We can represent you whether you are the vendor or the purchaser. As a qualified lawyer, Jillian is able to deal with issues that may go beyond a standard conveyance. Our set price conveyancing is highly competitive. There are a myriad of of planning authorities and boards overseeing all aspects of development. With Jillian being a former member of the Building Appeals Board she understands the processes involved. Jillian is across all the issues and can take the load off your mind. This includes Probate and drafting Powers of Attorney. In most cases fees are not payable until the matter is resolved with costs met out of the estate. Chasing up debts is an expensive and time consuming process which we can control on your behalf. We can liaise with the appropriate court and Australian financial security authority for you. We can assist when disputes arise over payment. Our understanding of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 ensures you are compliant with the provisions of this Act. With a background of a decade in banking and insurance Jillian commenced her law studies. She then became a Senior Associate at Wainwright Ryan focusing on construction law and then from 2000 to 2004 she was principal of her own law firm, Johnston-Phelps Solicitors. Later in 2004 Jillian joined the firm Lovegrove Solicitors as consultant and eventually became a partner. In September 2006 the firm merged with a commercial practice to form Lovegrove Lord and Johnston. In 2007 Jillian commenced her own firm Johnston Construction Lawyers. Jillian is also a former member of the Building Appeals Board having been appointed from 2006 to 2012. The Building Appeals Board hears and determines various types of appeals, disputes and applications ...