Welcome to Dean & Coleman Law

At Dean & Coleman Law we value enduring, long term relationships with our clients and understand that they appreciate integrity, proactivity, discretion and the highest standards of professionalism.

We are privileged to have an in-depth knowledge of our clients' personal circumstances which helps us understand how it is most appropriate to deliver unique legal solutions which meet the ever changing and progressive needs of our clients.

The firm is broadly departmentalised into commercial, rural, property, asset protection, estate and litigation teams. Our lawyers and legal executives have a distinctive blend of training and experience together with a deep connection to the land and community of the Waitaki which allows us to commit to a standard of excellence in providing client driven legal services.

Since 1877 we've served the Waitaki region and its wider environs and have built our reputation on providing practical, sound advice which achieves the specific goals of our clients whilst maintaining close personal relationships with the families, local businesses, community groups and international clients we act for.

Latest Articles

1 Nov 2020

You may be aware that there is a new Trusts Act coming into force on 30 January 2021 that will govern the law relating to the administration of family trusts…

1 Oct 2020

Carol Robertson, a Senior Solicitor here at Dean & Associates has a legal tip to pass on: Buying or selling a property? Our…

1 Sep 2020

The firm has a long standing history with Oamaru Cricket Club going back to at least the 1930s. Carl Zimmerman, one of the club's greatest…