Bullock & Associates Lawyers

About

We specialis in Property, Trust, Family law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution.

Story

History
This firm under its many former names has been serving the people and businesses in Whanganui and throughout New Zealand for many generations.
Our earliest roots go as far back as 1881 when ST Fitzgerald and Gifford Marshall were partners. JP Watt was with the firm in the 1890’s and later in partnership with GW Currie and JB Jack. Prior to that GW Currie was in partnership with AE Bullock in the early 1900’s operating from Wicksteed Street and Waverley. When AE Bullock moved to the Taranaki District, Currie joined with Jack and later Watt.
Marshall, Izard and Wilson, Currie, Jack and Davis, Turnbull and Willis combined in the 1960’s, Noel Izard and then Max Willis then went on to be Judges. JP Jack was a Judge in the Maori Land Court and was still with the firm together with his son Sir Roy Jack in the 1970’s. Sir Roy Jack went onto be an MP and Speaker of Parliament. Colin Riddet, the Whanganui Coroner was with Bob Wallis and John Tripe who were partners from the 1970’s. John Tripe continued as a consultant until 2015.
More recently
Mark Bullock came the firm in 2011, firstly as a partner and now as the principal. Mark was Joined by Legal Executive and Associate Murray Hughes in 2012.
Mark was born and raised in Whanganui and is part of the well-known Bullock family. Mark is married to Fiona they have four children. Mark has a straight up approach to the law and gives practical advice to his clients. He is currently the President of the Whanganui District Law Society and delegate to the New Zealand Law Society. Mark has a strong litigation and alternative dispute resolution background. Mark is an accredited mediator. Mark is enjoying the challenges of leading the new team and perusing his interest in property law. .
Murray Hughes began his career in the law as the Deputy Registrar of the Whanganui High Court. Murray has been in private practice since 1987. Murray is one of Whanganui’s most experienced property practitioners especially in Trust law, property, asset protection and succession planning.
They have been and continue to be ably assisted by Glenis Pidwell, Linda Peina, Vicki Manning, Rachel Palmer and Fiona Bullock.
The JRT team were joined by the team Robert Handley & Ian Burgess firm and Frances Slight, Registered Legal Executive, in September 2015 along with Angie Mauvan PA.
Robert Handley is an experienced lawyer specialising in property, trust and family law. Rob has a passion for mediation and is and accredited mediator. Rob headed the team at Robert Handley Law firm for over 18 years and in the new firm remains committed to giving every transaction his individual attention and to providing effective advice.
Ian Burgess brings with him vast legal and personal experience in farming, commercial and general property work. Ian is an honorary Solicitor to a number of clubs, societies and charities. Ian’s aim is and has always been to get the best possible results for his clients by coming up with practical solutions.
Frances Slight is a registered Legal Executive. She has been with Rob and co since 2006. Frances specialises in property sale and purchases, family trusts, estate administration, will and powers of attorney.
Bullock & Associates offer a wide range of expertise including advice and assistance in the following areas.
Buying or selling houses, farms, businesses, commercial property and subdivisions.
First home buyers and kiwi saver subsidies.
Estate and succession planning.
Asset protection
Family Trusts.
Wills and estate administration.
Powers of attorney.
Family Law.
Relationship property.
Employment law and agreements.
Mediation and alternative dispute resolution.