Melbourne · Est. 2003

Counsel
That Holds.

Hartwell & Pine has been advising individuals, families, and businesses in Melbourne for over two decades. We don't just practise law — we protect what matters most.

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Why Hartwell & Pine

Quiet counsel.
Precise thinking.

We believe good legal counsel is quiet, precise, and unwavering. Our clients don't come to us for noise. They come for clarity.

For over twenty years, we have built our reputation on one thing: being the firm that holds. When matters become complex, when stakes rise, we remain steady — and we keep our clients that way too.

Our Story
What We Handle

From property disputes
to corporate advisory.

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Property
01

Property & Conveyancing

Buying, selling, or disputing property in Victoria. We manage the complexity so you don't have to.

Corporate
02

Corporate & Commercial

Contracts, shareholder agreements, business structuring, and advisory. Straightforward counsel for serious business decisions.

Family
03

Family Law

Separation, parenting arrangements, and property settlement. Handled with both precision and care.

"The measure of good legal advice is not how much it says — but how well it holds up."

James Hartwell, Founding Partner
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