3 litigation lawyers with offices in Adelaide are listed below, including Georgiadis Lawyers Adelaide, Piper Alderman Adelaide, Wallmans Lawyers Adelaide. Listings are compiled from public information; practices marked Claimed have confirmed their details with us. Before engaging anyone, confirm their current practising status with the Law Society of South Australia.
Georgiadis Lawyers Adelaide
- Level 3, 195 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000
- (08) 8210 5400
- 16 October 2026
Piper Alderman Adelaide
- Level 16, 70 Franklin Street, Adelaide CBD, Adelaide SA 5000
- (08) 8205 3333
- 13 October 2026
Wallmans Lawyers Adelaide
- Level 5, 400 King William Street, Adelaide CBD, Adelaide SA 5000
- (08) 8235 3000
- 13 October 2026
What a litigation lawyer in Adelaide can help with
Litigation lawyers run and defend disputes: debt recovery, contract and property disputes, defamation, professional negligence and shareholder disputes, as well as negotiation, mediation and arbitration before anything is filed. Civil procedure is State-based, so the courts, costs rules and limitation periods in South Australia shape the strategy.
- Contract and commercial disputes
- Debt recovery and enforcement
- Property, building and neighbour disputes
- Defamation and reputation
- Professional negligence
- Partnership and shareholder disputes
- Mediation, arbitration and settlement negotiation
Dispute Resolution & Litigation in South Australia: what is different
Most contract and tort claims in South Australia must be started within 6 years of the cause of action arising (personal injury and defamation are shorter). Matters are heard in South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT) for smaller or specialist claims and otherwise in the Magistrates Court, District Court and Supreme Court of South Australia.
Questions to ask before you instruct
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of my position, honestly?
- What will it cost to get to mediation, and to trial?
- What is my exposure to the other side’s costs if I lose?
- Should this be in the tribunal, the Magistrates Court or a higher court?
- What is the limitation period, and how much of it is left?
Costs and funding
Litigation is usually charged hourly with budget estimates for each stage. The losing party is often ordered to pay a portion of the winner’s costs, so the risk cuts both ways. Smaller claims in South Australia can be run in South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT) or the small claims division, where legal costs are limited. Lawyers must give you costs disclosure under the Legal Practitioners Act 1981 (SA) before or as soon as practicable after starting work.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I have to try mediation first?
Often, yes. Many courts and tribunals in South Australia require or strongly encourage mediation before a hearing, and most disputes settle before trial.
How long does a court case take?
Anything from a few months in a tribunal to two years or more for a contested trial in a superior court. Your lawyer should give a realistic timeline for your forum.
What is a letter of demand?
A formal letter setting out the claim and what is required to resolve it before proceedings are issued. It is often the cheapest step and frequently resolves the matter.
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