LITIGATION
Invercargill’s Reliable Legal Advice Team
Eagles Eagles & Redpath is the largest criminal defence firm in Southland. Our lawyers are highly trained, experienced, and knowledgeable in all litigation matters. Based in Invercargill, we are dedicated to give you transparent and professional legal advice you can rely on. If you are experiencing legal issues relating to your workplace, family, or community, we can assist and support you through the necessary processes. Keep reading below for more information or give our friendly team a call.
Criminal
Roger Eagles and Peter Redpath have been dealing in the criminal courts for the past 30 years. Richard Little, Eagles Eagles & Redpath's most recent Partner, has specialised in criminal law since beginning at the firm in 2010. Roger and Peter are one of the handful of Invercargill lawyers with top level legal aid provider status allowing them to deal with the most serious of criminal matters. Richard also holds provider status for jury trials, while Katarina Coote and he regularly appear in the District Court on less serious matters. Eagles Eagles & Redpath have a strong tradition of ensuring the right to legal counsel is upheld in the practical sense. We ensure that all matters are investigated fully to ensure the best outcome for our clients.
Family
Peter Redpath has a strong presence in family law and is well known as a lead practitioner in Southland. With different legal advisers available to suit any particular client, he is also supported by Katarina Coote in dealing with care of children matters, protection orders and parenting orders. Added to this all of our lawyers have specialised knowledge of relationship property and in ensuring our clients are ably represented in any negotiations to ensure they receive appropriate entitlements. They also assist, and given their experience, are able to properly advise what should be incorporated in Contracting Out and Separation Agreements to ensure our clients are properly protected.
Debt Recovery
Richard Little has been practicing in debt recovery for the majority of his time here at Eagles Eagles & Redpath. The recent changes to the District Court Rules have meant there is an reversion to old methods and ensuring you are aware of the different options and the benefits and disadvantages to each option is clearly explained to you is something Richard takes pride in. We will ensure that any issues you have with debtors are resolved in the most cost-effective and timely way possible.
Civil
Roger, Peter, Richard and Katarina all deal in the Civil Court both at the District Court level and High Court level on a regular basis. We ensure that our clients' position is understood and correct before ensuring the backbone of any application or defence is arranged fully and presented to the court in an easily understandable and convincing manner.
Employment
Peter Redpath and Katarina Coote lead the employment team here at Eagles Eagles & Redpath and are able to assist on any employment matters for employee or employer. If you require assistance with your employment practices, please be in touch.