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Client Reviews

‘Friendly and professional’

"Looking to build my first home, I reached out to the Duffy & Simon team initially for conveyancing. Their advice and services helped me towards my goal. When it came to building contracts, I didn't look any further. The team are friendly and professional. Even when I hit a road block, the team were attentive to my personal circumstances and helped me reach the best possible outcome for me. Special thanks to Matthew who's really looked after me."
C.S.
Conveyancing & Business Law Client

‘Listened with sympathy and offered practical suggestions appropriate for financial situation’

"Thank you for your advice about Power of Attorney. During a difficult time I was grateful to speak with someone with experience who listened with sympathy and offered practical suggestions appropriate for financial situation."
Paul White
Power of Attorney Client

‘Outstanding service!!’

"Outstanding service!!! I just purchased my first business with the help of Matt. He went above and beyond many times to ensure everything went smooth. When I had forgotten to cross my T's and dot my I's he had already done it. The rates were more than reasonable and the purchase would have fallen through if I went with anyone else! Thanks Matt!"
Ben Lukas
Business Law Client

‘Your selfless work in helping us establish Frankie’s Community Kitchen’

"A great big thank you, Damien & Olivia, for all your selfless work in helping us establish Frankie's Community Kitchen. You generously put your hand up, and accepted our request in originally establishing the concept of the Community Kitchen, helping us to become an Incorporated Association. Then later, again, emailing and jumping through hoops, to gain Charity Status with the Australian Charities and Not For Profit Commission. All of these hours you generously provided pro bono, which enabled us to focus our energy in the cooking and provision of rescued food to those who need it most in our community.    "
Geoff Manson, Gabrielle Noonan & the team at Frankie's Community Kitchen
CEO - Frankies Community Kitchen

‘Professionalism and integrity’

"Thanks to Jayde and Damien for all your help in my matter, really appreciate your professionalism and integrity, and most of all to relieve the pressure that can occur with these things"
N.B

‘Going above and beyond’

"I'd just like to thank you Beth and Sandy for all the work you put in. I know some may say that's what your paid for, but going above and beyond has no reward except for a thanks. I am much happier with more time seeing my kids!  Thanks so much for your tireless efforts."
S.H.
Family Law Client

‘Really helpful and thorough’

"As first home buyers we found Tammy Preen was really helpful and thorough. Highly recommend."
Mirae Payroli
Conveyancing client

‘All were dealt with efficiently and cordially’

"We were dealing with multiple property settlements, rental and wills. All were dealt with efficiently and cordially. We were kept in the loop at all stages and nothing was too small that the staff wouldn’t help us with. We loved the e- Conveyancing. Easy and thank you"
Rosemary Westwood
Conveyancing client

‘Very professional and caring firm’

"Very professional and caring firm"
Dion Olszewski

‘Smooth sailing’

"Thank you Maria, you are amazing! It was all smooth sailing."
S.E.
Conveyancing client

‘You made it all so easy’

"Hi Louisa, thanks for all your help again, you made it all so easy!"
R.D.
Conveyancing client

‘I honestly feel sooo lucky to have you as my solicitor’

"Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for putting in all this hard work and time into this! I honestly can’t even begin to thank you enough!! Thanks again from the bottom of my heart I honestly feel sooo lucky to have you as my solicitor!"
L.K.
Family Law Client

‘Solid and trustworthy’

"Morning Matthew, I had a consultation with you some time ago in relation to my business, San Remo Bakehouse. I really appreciate the advice, I felt it was solid and trustworthy. I also have had a great experience and outcome in the past dealing with you guys."
Roberta Smith
San Remo Bakehouse

‘Outstanding job’

"Once again you have done an outstanding job. It is always so easy and enjoyable doing business with you. Big thanks to all involved."
Michal Morel
Conveyancing Client

‘So helpful and easy to contact’

"I contacted Duffy & Simon to have an urgent section 32 done for the sale of my property. The staff have been so helpful and easy to contact. Karen had drafted up the section 32 within a matter of hours, I just had to provide and few documents, sign it and it was done! Highly recommend Karen for all things conveyancing :)"
Shannon Haynes
Conveyancing Client

‘Duffy & Simon Lawyers are wonderful’

"Duffy & Simon Lawyers are wonderful. Damien, Jayde and the team represented myself and family in a complex case and were professional, tireless and always supportive in achieving a great outcome, which I didn’t think was possible. I cannot thank them enough and will be forever grateful."
Maree Leane
Civil Litigation

‘Efficient and professional as always’

"Thanks again for all your help, efficient and professional as always."
Robert Davey
Conveyancing Client

‘You have made settlement of our property hassle-free’

"Thank You, Tammy and Kristie, for your wonderful service, as always you have made settlement of our property hassle-free. Thank you so much for your hard work particularly dealing with our troublesome bank."
Narelle Dahlenburg
Conveyancing Client

‘Process very streamline and stress free’

"
My husband and I had our conveyancing transferred to Louisa Vincent through a recommendation and she was amazing. She was always prompt to answer any questions we had and made the process very streamline and stress free. We're so glad we decided to transfer our conveyancing and we'll definitely be using Louisa and Duffy & Simon in the future.
"
Renee Rausa
Conveyancing Client

‘Excellent work’

"Maria Ortiz was excellent to work with and was quick to respond to communications. Excellent work and many thanks."
Diana Toth
Conveyancing Client

‘Stress free and enjoyable experience’

"Fantastic to deal with , and explained everything along the way which made it stress free and enjoyable experience, no matter how many repetitive questions I asked Maria was happy to help and make sure I understood. Thanks again !"
Pete Berkhout
Conveyancing Client

‘Highly professional and reliable’

"Used their services for many years and always found Duffy & Simon Lawyers highly professional and reliable. Highly recommended"
Richard Facey
Client

‘Absolutely first class’

"Have just finished selling / buying house and must commend the excellent conveyancing service provided by Duffy & Simon. Dealing with Kristie and Melanie was absolutely first class. Excellent communication, always willing to promptly answer any questions and every step occurred exactly as and when it should. I have no hesitation recommending their services."
Darren Bould
Conveyancing Client

‘Communication first class’

"Very easy to deal with, communication first class."
Marcus Lorkin
Client

Sandy

"I would like to personally thank Melanie, Karen and your law firm staff for doing all the hard yards to represent me during the property sale, it was very much appreciated from the bottom of my heart. I will keep your law firm in mind should one of my friends or anyone I know decide to look for someone to represent them in any legal matter regarding property or other matters and they reside in Melbourne. I have family members and also many friends living there in Melbourne as well so will keep your law firm in mind should something come up "
Sandy
Conveyancing Client

‘Your knowledge, expertise and advice has been invaluable’

"Hi Kristie Thank you so much for all your support and help over the last few months. Your knowledge, expertise and advice has been invaluable. You’re prompt responses and professionalism gave me assurance during such a stressful time with all the challenges we faced. I collected the keys yesterday and it was very exciting. We will definitely contact you for in the future should we need to."
Damian
Conveyancing Client

‘Cannot express how happy we were’

"We had Matt handle our mediation and we cannot express how happy we were with Matt and how he handled our file, we were even happier when we got our bill (we thought it was going to be higher). We will be back soon for him to do our wills."
Nancy and Jack
Client

‘Very responsive, professional and personable’

"Kristie Clark undertook the conveyancing for our sale and purchase during stage 3/4 lock down. Kristie is very responsive, professional and personable. I had complete trust in her and the advice provided, all of which removed one of the stress factors in buying and selling property."
Noel Gordon
Conveyancing Client

‘Highly recommend Duffy & Simon’

"Duffy & Simon Pakenham have been a stress free company to deal with. They have been very professional in every way from phone calls, emails to setting up meetings and signing contracts during Covid times. I would especially like to thank Bryce for all his time and for being so helpful and punctual. I would highly recommend Duffy & Simon and will definitely use them for any future projects I have. Thanks again. Julie"
Julie Hopgood
Client

‘Everything ran smoothly and efficiently’

"I would like to thank Kristie Clark for acting as Conveyancer on my behalf on the sale of my unit. Kristie was always available when required, made sure that everything ran smoothly, efficiently sorted out problems along the way. I have been extremely happy in my dealings with Kristie. Well done!!"
Conveyancing client
Conveyancing Client

‘Very calm & professional legal advice’

"Duffy & Simon provided me with a very calm & professional legal advice and representation in the family court over a 2 year period which resulted in fantastic outcome."
Family Law client
Family Law client

‘Satisfactory resolution’

"Hilary and I appreciate the timely and appropriate support, communications and advice that Bec and Edwin have provided in order to bring this fencing situation to a satisfactory resolution, especially as we have listed our property for sale this week, with our first inspection by a prospective buyer this afternoon!"
Settlement Client
Settlement Client

‘Excellent service’

"Good Afternoon Edwin, Don and I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to you, Maria and Karen.  You all have taken all the pressure off us and have done an excellent service. You came highly recommended to us and no doubt that will be passed on to some one else.  "
Client
Client

‘Guiding us through the legal process of buying and selling our houses’

"Michael and I would like to thank Tammy for guiding us through the legal process of buying and selling our houses. Your professionalism, understanding, and availability through the many contacts made the transition a much smoother experience for us. Thank you for everything."
Marlene and Michael
Client

‘I appreciate your patience’

"Thank you very much for your help Kristie to sell the our properties and purchase the block of land. I appreciate your patience with my novice knowledge of how it all works and your advice on how to proceed at different hurdles along the journey. Thanks again."
Glenn
Client

‘Very smooth transaction’

"Thanks Kristie for all the help. And your professionalism in dealing with my purchase. Very smooth transaction. Thanks again."
Glen
Conveyancing Client

‘Professional legal advice and representation in the family court’

"Duffy & Simon provided me with a very calm & professional legal advice and representation in the family court over a 2 year period which resulted in fantastic outcome."
J.D.
Family Law Client

Outstanding service and very helpful

"Thank you to Sarah Hogan and her team! Outstanding service and very helpful. We had a very short settlement period and Sarah was extremely important in our purchase. Thanks."
Marcela Eguchi Tellegen
Conveyancing Client

‘They go above and beyond, and are very professional’

"The conveyancing team at Duffy & Simon under Tammy Preen are fantastic. They go above and beyond, and are very professional. Highly recommend."
Jan Bayliss
Conveyancing Client

‘Smooth settlement despite timing constraints’

"Just settled on a property with the help of Duffy & Simon! Special thanks to Kristie & Tyler who helped me every step of the way and with my many questions. They’ve been very responsive and ensured I got a smooth settlement despite timing constraints. Highly recommend such great customer service!"
Yvette Chan
Conveyancing Client

‘Can’t commend your professionalism and work ethic enough’

"Hi Kristie, Thanks so much! Both Simon and l really appreciate the work you did for us - especially the change of name we threw at you in the 11th hour! Can’t commend your professionalism and work work ethic enough"
Colleen
Conveyancing Client

‘So helpful and guiding us through the daunting task of the settlement’

"

I would sincerely like to register my grateful thanks to Tamara Hawkins for being so helpful and guiding us through the daunting task of the settlement of our property that we sold and the settlement of the house we purchased.

It has been 31 years since we have moved last and being older now, was a scary prospect for us. Tamara, however, talked us thru every step of the way and was always there to help us and talk thru any problems. She was available both on the phone and via email making the whole process so much easier. I truly cannot thank her enough

"
G & J Chung
Conveyancing Client

‘Amazing job and made the whole process an absolute pleasure’

"Settled on our property with the minimum of fuss. Kristie did an amazing job and made the whole process an absolute pleasure. Highly Recommended"
Michael Mitrovski
Conveyancing Client

‘The entire conveyancing process was fantastically seamless’

"The entire conveyancing process was fantastically seamless. We had a change in account manager during settlement period and not a detail was missed during handover. The level of professionalism and transparency during each step made our first home buying experience far less daunting. Thank you Sarah & Tamara"
Meirbhin O Conaill
Meirbhin O Conaill

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! The service was incredible

"ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! The service was incredible. So streamline and onto of everything! I cant believe how easy the process was. Tyler was amazing to deal with from start to finish. I will be recommending this company & definitely using them for all houses."
Jamie Dark
Conveyancing Client

Extremely professional and very fairly priced

"I have now used Duffy & Simon for both personal and business. They are extremely professional and very fairly priced. I received positive outcomes on all areas of my cases thanks to them.. A very special thanks to Paul Le for his recent help. He was very kind and empathetic during a stressful time."
Tayla Bryant
Client

‘Thorough, concise and in the end successful’

"Senior Family Lawyer, Jacqueline Conquest and Legal Secretary, Maggie White did a great job finalising my case. They were thorough, concise and in the end successful. I would highly recommend them."
Stephen Hagan
Client

At all times they were helpful, supportive and professional

"Duffy and Simon helped me work through a Family Law matter. At all times they were helpful, supportive and professional. I had tried to begin the process by myself but when I turned to them they picked up my matter without missing a beat. I am happy to give the highest possible recommendation."
Gladeia Glade
Client

I’m so glad to have been able to work with such wonderful, professional people

"The team at Duffy & Simon helped me through the process for purchasing my first property. They were patient with all my questions and explained everything clearly, making the process simple and seamless. I’m so glad to have been able to work with such wonderful, professional people."
Emily B
Client

‘Great attention to detail’

"Very professional team! We had the pleasure of dealing with Tammy on several occasions now with regards to our conveyancing. Tammy and the team have always proven to show great attention to detail, be on top of the task and very friendly to deal with. I would highly recommend. Thank you Tammy and the team!"
Mladen Tosic
Conveyancing Client

Made our experience stress free

"Fantastic service from Tamara & the team, made our experience stress free. Cannot recommend highly enough."
David Leek
Client

‘Pleasantly surprised how friendly and professional’

"I was pleasantly surprised how friendly and professional Paul from Duffy and Simon was, I have not had any past experience dealing with Solicitors and when I need one I just googled Solicitors in my area and I picked the right one. The whole experience was made easy and Paul made sure I knew and understood when each step was made. Thank You"
Sandra Sellars
Client

Professional, supportive and explained everything to me in detail

"Paul and the team at Duffy and Simon are incredibly professional, supportive and explained everything to me in detail during my divorce, I will be recommending them without hesitation. Thank you all again for making my experience a lot easier."
Kellie Listing
Client

Exceptional service and professionalism

"We dealt with Tamara for conveyancing purposes. She provided exceptional service and professionalism throughout the sale of our property. All communication was clear, helpful and polite. I would highly recommend Tamara, and Duffy and Simon to others"
Sarina Van Steensel
Client

‘Made the entire process easy and was always available’

"We approached many conveyancers who were quite difficult to deal with before a family friend suggested Kristie from Duffy and Simon, she's just been a dream to deal with! Made the entire process easy and was always available for any questions we had, would recommend to anyone!"
Nicole Van Heeswyk
Conveyancing client

Friendly, approachable support

"Thank you Tamara Hawkins for not only your high standard of professionalism but also your friendly, approachable support throughout the dealing of the sale of my property."
Jane Pittard
Conveyancing client

‘Absolute dream to work with’

"Been working with Tamara over the last year or more she is an absolute dream to work with. She makes buying and selling houses so stress free, always checking in and making sure we are up to date with everything. And always available via phone or email she is very prompt and professional I highly recommend her."
brett plant
Client

Very professional and extremely helpful

"Very professional and extremely helpful in all aspects of my business with them."
Ralph Giddings
Business client

‘We couldn’t be happier with her service’

"Kristie has helped us with conveyancing for the purchase of 3 properties and we couldn't be happier with her service. She answered any questions we had, guided is through the process and ensured settlement went as planned. For all your conveyancing needs, I highly recommend you get in touch with Kristie and her team."
Monique Bruggeman
Client

I am truly grateful that you and the firm

"Maggie and Jacqueline, Thank you for so much for handling my case, and the tremendous job you did. I am truly grateful that you and the firm helped me through this. I learned so much from this experience and you’ve helped restore my confidence. Leaving a Google Review isn’t enough on how much you did to myself, and with my company. And if anyone in my circle needs assistance in the future, you and your firm will be in my speed dial."
Family Law client
Client

‘Absolutely wonderful to deal with’

"I have dealt with Tammy, Kristie and Esha in a professional capacity and they are all absolutely wonderful to deal with. Their response time is above most other law firms and they are very efficient in all of our dealings. Thank you for making the profession a little bit easier."
Kyra
Conveyancer

‘Highly recommend using Duffy and Simon they go above and beyond for their clients’

"I had the pleasure of Melanie Pacey handling my settlement she was transparent with the process and professional making me aware all my rights throughout the process. I highly recommend using Duffy and Simon they go above and beyond for their clients."
Hayden Joyce
Conveyancing client

‘Happy to refer them to many of our clients’

"Tammy, Kristie and the team at Duffy and Simon are fantastic to deal with. We would highly recommend them and happy to refer them to many of our clients"
Cheviot Homes

‘Exceptional service and professionalism’

"I have dealt with Sandy and Paul for the past 2 years, with family matters they provided exceptional service and professionalism throughout and have listened to every rant possible… All communication was clear, helpful and polite. I would highly recommend these guys to anyone in the future and I could never thank them enough :)"
Katie D
Family Law Client

Family Law service

"I had Paul deal with a family law matter. I don't have any complaints with the service I received."
Craig L
Family Law Client

‘Will use them again without hesitation!!’

"Great service from this firm, highly recommended!!Will use them again without hesitation!!"
Martine Lo Ting Lan
Client

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

"Highly recommend Nicholas McKinnon who I've been dealing with on behalf of my parents to get our situation resolved. He was very responsive to numerous emails going back and forth, and has been an absolute pleasure to deal with 👍 HIGHLY RECOMMEND"
Sheree Bould
Client

You’ve held our hands the whole way through

"Thanks, Tamara. You’ve held our hands the whole way through and been 100% professional throughout the process. We’re extremely grateful and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to friends & family."
Narelle Williamson
Conveyancing client

A pleasure to do business with

"Consistently provide great property advice and expertly manage the transaction process. Friendly and obliging - A."
Peter Watson
Client

Helpful staff with plenty of experience

"Very efficient, friendly and helpful staff with plenty of experience in a wide variety of matters so far"
Tony Reynolds
Client

Paul Le was so helpful and kind throughout a long and difficult case

"I would highly recommend Paul Le, he was so helpful and kind throughout a long and difficult case. He made the whole process much easier to deal with, and made me feel like I was working with someone who was genuinely trying to get me the best outcome. Also, shout out to Esha Kulatunga, who helped with my settlement and made the process so simple and streamlined. The team at Duffy and Simon are professional, kind and provide exceptional service. I cannot thank them enough for the help they have provided me during a difficult time."
Gen R
Family Law client

Melanie Pacey was professional, knowledgeable and efficient

"We recently used Duffy & Simon for the purchase and sale of our homes. Melanie Pacey was professional, knowledgeable and efficient but more importantly, she put us at ease with her kind and friendly manner during what was a very stressful time. We cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you Mel, we appreciate all your hard work."
Conveyancing client
Lorinda Godfrey

Most grateful to you for the careful and considered advice

"Good evening Tyler, Vicki and I are most grateful to you for the careful and considered advice and professional way you have handled all our legal requirements. We couldn’t have asked for a more satisfying outcome to our requests.   For Edwin too of course haha – give him a boost"
Don & Vicki
Client

Duffy and Simon Lawyers provides the best service in conveyancing

"Duffy and Simon Lawyers provides the best service in conveyancing. This is the 3rd time when we used conveyancing services and it has been fantastic experience. Special thanks to Melanie for always providing prompt responses and whenever need some clarification, she was there to help us. At times, required follow-up with the purchaser for our property sale, she was there to help us. When we need to do follow-up with developer for the land, she was there to help us. Thank you very much Melanie for all the support. It was a pleasure to have our house and then land conveyancing thru you."
Rakesh Chitlangya
Conveyancing client

No mucking around, no pointless emails or calls just to increase my costs unlike other’s

"No mucking around, no pointless emails or calls just to increase my costs unlike other's"
Peter Farr
Client

Stress free experience

"I just wanted to express my gratitude towards the team at Duffy and Simon and especially Tamara Hawkins who I was dealing directly with. Her professional nature, calming influence and ability to seamlessly process all things around the selling and settlement of our house, certainly made for a stress free experience, and one I can highly recommend."
Nick Dalton
Conveyancing client

He was so helpful and kind throughout a long and difficult case…

"I would highly recommend Paul Le, he was so helpful and kind throughout a long and difficult case. He made the whole process much easier to deal with, and made me feel like I was working with someone who was genuinely trying to get me the best outcome. Also, shout out to Esha Kulatunga, who helped with my settlement and made the process so simple and streamlined. The team at Duffy and Simon are professional, kind and provide exceptional service. I cannot thank them enough for the help they have provided me during a difficult time."
Gen R
Family Law & Conveyancing client

No mucking around, no pointless emails or calls just to increase my costs unlike other’s

"No mucking around, no pointless emails or calls just to increase my costs unlike other's"
Peter Farr
Family Law Client

Best service in conveyancing…

"Duffy and Simon Lawyers provides the best service in conveyancing. This is the 3rd time when we used conveyancing services and it has been fantastic experience. Special thanks to Melanie for always providing prompt responses and whenever need some clarification, she was there to help us. At times, required follow-up with the purchaser for our property sale, she was there to help us. When we need to do follow-up with developer for the land, she was there to help us. Thank you very much Melanie for all the support. It was a pleasure to have our house and then land conveyancing thru you."
Rakesh Chitlangya
Conveyancing client

Conveyancing experience was seamless, particularly in a complex matter

"The Conveyancing experience with Esha was seamless and considering our particular case was reasonably complex Esha explained things every step of the way and with a great result. Thankyou D&S"
John Clarke
Conveyancing client

Your advice and caring professionalism was much appreciated

"I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank you both for your work in administering Graham’s estate and guiding us through what is never an easy task. Your advice and caring professionalism was much appreciated (as was the eventual house sale/conveyancing process from other members of the Duffy & Simon team) Don, particular thanks for following through what has been many decades of legal service for my parents. As farmers and small business owners, they always appreciated and relied on your advice so as a family, we were glad to have your oversight of this final task."
S.H
Probate and Conveyancing client

 Thank you for everything that you have done

"Dear Madusha, Thank you for everything that you have done, you have made such a difference for Lin & that makes me such a happy Mum"
Client

Thank Mrs Clark for the outstanding job she did

"Just a quick note to thank your Company for representing the our family in our recent property transaction and to thank Mrs Clark for the outstanding job she did for us , she is a decided asset to your Company, she must have had a wonderful professional traineeship before joining you !"
Keith
Real estate agent

We sought a legal opinion from many Law firms on the matter

"Our not-for profit organisation had an issue with another not-for-profit organisation over the interpretation of a constitution and we sought a legal opinion from many Law firms on the matter. We were happy that Duffy and Simon Lawyers, and in particular Myf Cummerford, was able to help us resolve the issue. We would not hesitate to recommend Duffy and Simon Lawyers for complex legal situations like ours."
Graeme Alexander
Not-for-profit organisation

I feel confident and safe in the hands of you and your team

"Hi Tammy Thank you (again) for your outstanding work on our settlement. I feel confident and safe in the hands of you and your team. It has been a pleasure dealing with you all again."
Lisa. D
Conveyancing client

Professional advice and service

"Thank you Jayde and Andrew (Lopes) for your professional advice and service"
Dispute client
Client

Esha’s guidance and support were invaluable.

"As first-time home buyers, Esha’s guidance and support were invaluable. She patiently explained every step of the process, making it easy for us to understand. Esha’s expertise and commitment to ensuring our smooth transition into homeownership were greatly appreciated. We highly recommend Isha and the services of Duffy and Simon for their exceptional assistance throughout our journey."
Wathsala R
Conveyancing client

Tamara is extremely genuine, kind, and thoughtful.

"My partner and I have just settled into our first home all thanks to Tamara! I was referred to Tamara from a family friend and I am so glad I was. Tamara is extremely genuine, kind, and thoughtful. All our questions were answered promptly and clearly. I couldn’t recommend Tamara more, she’s amazing!"
Laura Wallace
Conveyancing client

Excellent customer service!

"I have worked with three conveyancers at Duffy & Simon on separate occassions and each have been wonderfully helpful and friendly. Excellent customer service! I would highly recommend them."
KC
Conveyancing client

Most amazing experience going through Tamara with buying our first home.

"I would just like to say that if you’re thinking of going through Tamara Hawkins, you won’t regret it. My parter and I have had the most amazing experience going through Tamara with buying our first home. Tamara was supportive no matter what our concerns were & always made sure we were getting what we need we were so well looked after. Unfortunately my partner and i’s broker didn’t want to assist us in the end with getting in touch with our banks Tamara went above and beyond to find out information for us putting us at ease. Tamara, thank you so much for making this the most comfortable easy experience."
Yasmin Goillon
Conveyancing client

Highly professional and reliable.

"Used their services for many years and always found Duffy & Simon Lawyers highly professional and reliable. Highly recommended"
Richard Facey
Client

Andrew Lopes was very professional and a delight to deal with

"Highly recommend them. Helpful in every way. Andrew Lopes was very professional and a delight to deal with, as were all the staff. Will not go anywhere else."
Nelly Van Leeuwen

Tamara was amazing with her efficiency and communication

"Fantastic service from start to finish for the sale and purchase of property. Tamara was amazing with her efficiency and communication. High recommend their services."
Narelle Burdett
Conveyancing client

Tammy, Kristie and the team provided us a fantastic settlement process.

"Tammy, Kristie and the team and Duffy & Simon provided us a fantastic settlement process. They are highly capable, great communication and very professional. We highly recommend!"
Jarod Mills
Conveyancing client

Tamara Hawkins at Duffy & Simon is one of the most professional people we have ever dealt with.

"Tamara Hawkins at Duffy & Simon is one of the most professional people we have ever dealt with. Her knowledge, expertise, prompt response and care was outstanding. We really recommend Duffy & Simon and specifically thank Tamara for assisting us immensely with our recent sale and purchase."
Mozma Tate
Conveyancing client

Nic at Duffy and Simon Lawyers has done a fantastic job as our conveyancer when purchasing a property.

"Nic at Duffy and Simon Lawyers has done a fantastic job as our conveyancer when purchasing a property. He has a keen eye for detail and was always looking out for us. Nic was always on the ball and replied to emails in a prompt manner. We would definitely recommend him to our family and friends."
Molly Marshall

We have done several settlements with Duffy and Simon in the past and each time it has been so thorough and efficient.

"It has been an absolute joy to have worked with Tamara Hawkins and the rest of the team. We have done several settlements with Duffy and Simon in the past and each time it has been so thorough and efficient. Tamara is an absolute joy to work with. We will definitely use them again, and highly recommend them."
Jane Edgley
Conveyancing client

Nicholas was very helpful in the purchase of my business.

"I recently had the pleasure of dealing with Nicholas at Duffy & Simon. From the get go Nicholas was very helpful in the purchase of my business. He was very thorough and also always approachable for questions and advice. All round D&S had exceptional customer service! Thanks again :)"
Miriam Tawfik

So thank you so much again for not just the time you put in to fixing what you could but for being human and genuine. 

"Thank you so very much to you Maisie and Damien for all your help. Without your help we would not have had any justice. So thank you so much again for not just the time you put in to fixing what you could but for being human and genuine. Woman who come from controlled relationships wouldn’t see any justice without people like yourselves in their corner."
N.A

Their advices and guidance right through was right on point and professional right to the end.

"Duffy & Simon Lawyer has been absolutely amazing throughout my process of business matter with Andrew Penton and then family law matter with Paul Lee. Their advices and guidance right through was right on point and professional right to the end. I strongly recommend them and their firm for any legal matter that people need with. And not going unnoticed their friendly and helpful girls at the reception that make everyone feel welcome with smile and warmth personalities. Thank you for helping me through and guiding me through in the last few months of my stressful time. I am very much appreciated."
Blair Lynch
Business and Family Law Client

It has been an absolute joy to have worked with Tamara Hawkins and the rest of the team

"It has been an absolute joy to have worked with Tamara Hawkins and the rest of the team. We have done several settlements with Duffy and Simon in the past and each time it has been so thorough and efficient. Tamara is an absolute joy to work with. We will definitely use them again, and highly recommend them."
Jane Edgley
Conveyancing client

Your availability, professionalism and advice was invaluable

"To Kylie, I just wanted to convey our deep thanks and appreciation for all the guidance, help and support you provided Karen and myself. Your availability, professionalism and advice was invaluable."
Evelyn
Probate Client

Her advice and communication was always prompt and detailed, and she was a pleasure to speak with

"I worked with their conveyancer Tamara on the purchase of my first home and she was absolutely excellent. Her advice and communication was always prompt and detailed, and she was a pleasure to speak with. I very much appreciated her support, and I would definitely recommend Duffy & Simon conveyancing, and would work with Tamara again in the future."
Brigitta Poulos
Conveyancing client

I would like to thank Duffy & Simon for their professionalism in completing the sale of our property in Pakenham

"I would like to thank Duffy & Simon for their professionalism in completing the sale of our property in Pakenham..( especially Eshla who follows up and keeps us in the loop.. also Grace receptionist who is polite and always helpful) working in with Matt Clarke & his crew at First National made the sale and conveyancing such a smooth process .. 👌 I would definitely recommend Duffy & Simon for all property sales conveyancing… Well Done Shane Griffin"
Shane Griffin
Conveyancing client

Very efficient and personalised service.

"Very efficient and personalised service. Highly recommend . Thanks Kristie for your assistance."
Bailey Brown
Conveyancing client

Selling and buying was a seamless experience.

"Thank you Tamara and the team at Duffy & Simon. Selling and buying was a seamless experience."
Russell Bevan
Conveyancing client

Tamara has been a pleasure and she made life so easy

"Dealing with Tamara has been a pleasure and she made life so easy (I can be difficult sometimes). Again dealing with Duffy and Simon is a pleasure and I have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone. Tamara is an asset and star."
J. Powell
Conveyancing Client

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