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Your Business Your Dream
Buying or selling a business can be a stressful time. Your business is often your dream and the motivation and income source for your family. But the process of buying…
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How Your Business Can Recover Debt if You Have Received a Court Judgement
If you’re a business and you’re owed money and have received a court judgement to recover the debt, what are the next steps? In this podcast, Cameron Marshall, Business Lawyer…
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5 Property Buying Tips You Need to Know
On a list of stressful life experiences, buying a property consistently ranks near the top. And with good reason. It is a huge financial commitment. Luckily, there are a few…
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The Pitfalls of Buying a Property with the Objective of Redeveloping it
When entering into any contract for the purchase of property, it is important to ensure that all bases are covered and both parties know what is expected from them. When…
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The Importance of Sole Company Directors having a Will
As adults, most of us are probably aware that dying intestate (without a valid will) can complicate matters for our families and loved ones. But did you know that dying…
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The Importance of an Up To Date Enduring Power Of Attorney
What happens if you are outside the country and you need someone to urgently act on your behalf, or are incapacitated and unable to make decisions for yourself? An Enduring…
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The Most Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Parenting Rights Post Separation
It’s 8:40 AM on the first Monday morning back at work for me after the Christmas New Year break. Whilst I stare at the 2000+ emails requiring my urgent attention,…
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One of the Most Important Things You Need to Do Following Marriage or Divorce / Separation
The Effect of Marriage on your Will Marriage is a time of joy and commitment. However, by saying the words “I do”, you are also inadvertently saying the words “I…
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What You Need to Know About the New Cladding Laws in Queensland
In 2018 this resulted in the Building and Other Legislation (Cladding) Amendment Regulation 2018 (Qld) coming into effect on 1 October 2018. The legislation and it’s operation is a data collection strategy…
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Common Body Corporate Questions Answered
In this podcast, OMB Solicitors Partner, Juliette Nairn answers some commonly asked questions by bodies corporate. Dan: The first question we have here is, in the event that an owner…
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Benefits of Mediation
Litigation can be inherently uncertain, time consuming and expensive. This is fundamentally why the majority of disputes that come across our desk are resolved out of court. Parties are encouraged…
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How Builders Can Resolve Disputes Quickly
The building and construction space is the source of many legal disputes that arise out of complicated contract arrangements. This will often lead to the parties enforcing their legal rights,…
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Are You Covered if Your Airbnb Guests Injures Themselves?
This is the first question that you should ask yourself if you are considering renting your property on Airbnb. Are you renting your whole house or unit on Airbnb or…
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Putting a Price On Pain & Suffering
Recent reform to awards for pain and suffering for those who have suffered a workplace injury brings the Workers Compensation & Rehabilitation Act into line with the damages available under the Civil…
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Gold Coast Lawyers – OMB Solicitors
Since 1968 O’Keefe Mahoney Bennett Solicitors (OMB Solicitors) have established an impeccable reputation for providing exceptional & effective legal service to Gold Coast businesses and the general community.
We strive to surpass client expectations and believe in excellence, confidence, team-work, the integration of technology and the upmost in personal service.
GOLD COAST LAWYERS EXPERTISE
Gold Coast Lawyers at OMB Solicitors we provide legal solutions to a wide range of legal problems that people on the Gold Coast and surrounding regions encounter in their personal and working lives.
More specifically, we can assist you in matters relating to family law, estate planning, estate disputes, conveyancing, strata law, property law, business law, litigation and insurance. If you have an issue relating to one of these matters, contact one of our Gold Coast lawyers today.
FOUNDED ON THE GOLD COAST
OMB Solicitors, formerly O’Keefe Mahoney Bennett Solicitors was established on the Gold Coast in 1968.
Since that time, OMB Solicitors has built a reputation of being regarded as one of the Gold Coast’s leading diverse legal practices. We have a deep-seated commitment to client excellence and our Gold Coast lawyers regularly undergo frequent training to ensure that they’re up to date with the very latest legal knowledge.
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Gold Coast Lawyers at OMB Solicitors, we have a team of experienced and highly dedicated lawyers. We have seven practice areas within our firm, each of which is led by a highly experienced and skilled lawyer. Our practice areas include family law, wills and estates, business law, property law, body corporate, litigation and insurance. If you need help in any one of these areas, reach out to one of our Gold Coast lawyers today.
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Your Business Your Dream
Buying or selling a business can be a stressful time. Your business is often your dream and the motivation and income source for your family. But the process of buying…
READ MORE
How Your Business Can Recover Debt if You Have Received a Court Judgement
If you’re a business and you’re owed money and have received a court judgement to recover the debt, what are the next steps? In this podcast, Cameron Marshall, Business Lawyer…
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What Happens to a Business in a Family Law Dispute?
Introduction In family law property settlement proceedings all assets and liabilities of each party, (whether they are owned jointly or separately) are combined to form what is commonly known as…
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What is the Best Business Structure for a Tradesman Wanting to Start their Own Business?
If you’re a tradesman contemplating going out on your own, there’s probably a bunch of things going on in your mind, one which may be how do you legally set…
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What You Need to Know Before You Sell Your Business
For many business owners, they’ve dedicated years and years of blood, sweat, and tears into their enterprise, hoping that one day, all their efforts will pay off when they sell…
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What Happens When the Honeymoon is Over?
As with most relationships when parties initially form that relationship be it personal or business the relationship is in what is often phrased “the honeymoon phase”…
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5 Property Buying Tips You Need to Know
On a list of stressful life experiences, buying a property consistently ranks near the top. And with good reason. It is a huge financial commitment. Luckily, there are a few…
READ MORE
The Pitfalls of Buying a Property with the Objective of Redeveloping it
When entering into any contract for the purchase of property, it is important to ensure that all bases are covered and both parties know what is expected from them. When…
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The Risks of Buying Off The Plan
On face value, the notion of buying something you haven’t yet seen poses plenty of questions, but yet plenty of people will buy a property that hasn’t yet been built…
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Protecting My Interests in Property
A Caveat is a legal document registered on the Title of a property which generally prevents dealings with that property without the lodger’s consent. Once registered on Title, it acts…
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Before You Buy a Property on the Gold Coast, Listen to This!
The Gold Coast if you know, is renowned for its diverse property appeal, but in 2018 property experts are saying that infrastructure in the Northern and Central suburbs will contribute…
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Property on the Line
Leading Gold Coast solicitor Simon Bennett looks at the impact of the rapid transit light rail project on landowners and bodies corporate.
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The Importance of Sole Company Directors having a Will
As adults, most of us are probably aware that dying intestate (without a valid will) can complicate matters for our families and loved ones. But did you know that dying…
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The Importance of an Up To Date Enduring Power Of Attorney
What happens if you are outside the country and you need someone to urgently act on your behalf, or are incapacitated and unable to make decisions for yourself? An Enduring…
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Statutory Wills: Making A Will For Person Who Lacks Capacity
Let’s face it, as responsible adults there are certain things we simply have to do whether we like it or not. We have to work. We have to pay bills….
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The Ticking Time Bomb in Your Estate Plan
When it comes to estate planning, you might be surprised that often the biggest asset that you may leave behind might not be your property pool, but rather your superannuation….
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What Can I do if I Have Been Left Out of a Will?
If you have been excluded from a Will, it probably seems like a slap in the face. You may be feeling hurt and angry – especially if the person who…
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What is an Executor and How Do I Choose One?
If you’re like many people when it comes to estate planning, you probably don’t give the attention that’s necessary in choosing who your executor will be but rather simply opting…
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The Most Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Parenting Rights Post Separation
It’s 8:40 AM on the first Monday morning back at work for me after the Christmas New Year break. Whilst I stare at the 2000+ emails requiring my urgent attention,…
READ MORE
One of the Most Important Things You Need to Do Following Marriage or Divorce / Separation
The Effect of Marriage on your Will Marriage is a time of joy and commitment. However, by saying the words “I do”, you are also inadvertently saying the words “I…
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We’ve Come to an Agreement in Relation to Our Property Settlement. What Do We Do Now?
Firstly, give yourself a pat on the back! It is great that you have reached agreement, as you will save the considerable legal costs involved in arguing over who gets…
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How Do I Apply for a Divorce?
Divorces can be an emotionally tough time for both partners, as well as affected third parties such as children, parents, in-laws and even friends. Unfortunately, divorces can also be a…
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What Happens in a Property Settlement Conference?
One of the first things to become clear when you are going through separation and divorce is that there is a lot of confusing legal jargon. There are technical terms…
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Am I in a De Facto Relationship or Not?
Bob and Betty have both had terrible experiences in property settlement matters with their prior spouses. They are now in their 50’s and have been ‘going out’ for about 8…
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What You Need to Know About the New Cladding Laws in Queensland
In 2018 this resulted in the Building and Other Legislation (Cladding) Amendment Regulation 2018 (Qld) coming into effect on 1 October 2018. The legislation and it’s operation is a data collection strategy…
READ MORE
Common Body Corporate Questions Answered
In this podcast, OMB Solicitors Partner, Juliette Nairn answers some commonly asked questions by bodies corporate. Dan: The first question we have here is, in the event that an owner…
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Nuisance Communication – Rights of Body Corporate
Ten phone calls, fifty voice messages and a disgruntled lot owner who wants answers yesterday – there is always one. But when does it constitute a nuisance communication and what…
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What Happens if a Body Corporate Caretaker Wishes to Sell its Management Rights to a New Caretaker and Wants the Committee to Agree to it?
In the context of bodies corporate, one commonly asked question is, what happens in the event that a body corporate caretaker wishes to sell its management rights to a new…
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The Roles and Responsibilities of Body Corporate Members
There is little doubt that both the role and responsibilities of body corporate members can be onerous. In this video, Gold Coast Lawyers at OMB Solicitors’ Tom Robinson discusses those…
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How Does a Body Corporate Change its By-Laws?
With the sheer number of Bodies Corporate on the Gold Coast, it’s probably not surprising that the need to change a bylaw occurs quite regularly. But how is that change…
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Benefits of Mediation
Litigation can be inherently uncertain, time consuming and expensive. This is fundamentally why the majority of disputes that come across our desk are resolved out of court. Parties are encouraged…
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How Builders Can Resolve Disputes Quickly
The building and construction space is the source of many legal disputes that arise out of complicated contract arrangements. This will often lead to the parties enforcing their legal rights,…
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Protect Yourself at all Times
The year 2011 will be remembered for natural disasters – Brisbane floods, North Queensland Cyclones, Christchurch earthquake and the Japanese tsunami.
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Courts, Cost & Considerations
An experienced solicitor offers viable solutions in the face of legal action. Leading Gold Coast lawyer Simon Bennett says courts are often described as casinos for the rich. “Most people think only…