Testimonials
Bruce M.
General Counsel Wollondilly Shire Council
1. What matters did Hones Lawyers assist with?
The matters have been varied but focussed on the defence of Class 1 and the initiating of Class 4 proceedings in the Land and Environment Court. The matters were planning and compliance/regulatory in nature.
2. How did you find out about Hones Lawyers?
On recommendation from internal colleagues at Council who openly expressed their appreciation for the high level of service received from the Firm in particularly difficult matters together with the high level of competence and dedication to following instructions with fervour. The Firm represented and represents extremely good value for money.
3. How was the experience when dealing with Hones Lawyers?
Without exception, there was a sense of ease and trust. Matters were attended to competently and in a very timely manner.
4. Were you happy with the results?
Results have been very positive and aligned with initial detailed advice on prospects and generally. I have and will continue to recommend the Firm.
Hoda W.
We were recommended Hones Lawyers by Luigi Roselli Architects, who have had great dealings with them in the past. We used their expertise in the Land and Environmental Court when trying to settle a dispute with council for our home. We were very happy with the outcome.
The process was seamless, and the team was extremely attentive and responsive to our needs. Hones was thorough and always prepared. I would highly recommend them to others, and would definitely use them again in the future if needed.
HW
Minh L.
Hones Lawyers,
This company team can be trust, understand well your thought, professional battle a case on your behalf, and respond your question quickly. Special “Gavin” is my favorite, he is well organized, polite and so gentlemen guide us step by step for your worry since start to finish.
Thanks for your help our case Gavin for finalized easement matter with plaintiff in mid this year 2020, and you and your team done great job.
ML
Matt M.
Peter has recently represented me in a matter & I have found him to be incredibly knowledgeable, extremely articulate and very responsive. He also has an impressive network of professionals around him and he has a “get it done” attitude. I would have no hesitation in recommending him and Hones & I would definitely retain his services again.
MM
Miranda R.
I have been working with Jane Mercer over the past few weeks finalising everything for settlement on my new place. Jane has been one of the most helpful and plesant people I have dealt with throughout my property purchasing journey. She is friendly, responsive, helpful, took a lot of time to explain things to me I was not clear on and got my settlement done in 15 days! I would highly recommend using Hones Lawyers and especially Jane who was an absolute pleasure to work with. Would happily engage with Jane any time I need help. Thank you Jane!
MR
Max P.
Over the past four years, my wife and I have experienced the burden of an easement that was placed over our property by the previous owner of an adjacent property.
The current neighbour holding the dominant tenement rights considered that he had exclusive use of the section of our property covered by the easement. He seemed to have little or no social conscious, and caused us much unnecessary distress by his intrusion, and practice of “storing” his unwanted possessions in our place.
Something had to be done about it particularly as I was fearful of leaving my wife at the mercy of his bullying and intimidating behaviour should I pre-decease her, given our age difference.
I asked a barrister friend if she could recommend a solicitor(s) who specialise in easements. I was given a list of solicitors at the top of which was Hones Lawyers.
I decided to seek the help of Jason Hones and his team, and it has turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made in my 87 years lifetime.
Jason, together with his associate Peter Clarke handled our matter for the best part of two years during which they were at all times respectful to us, and attended in a most competent and professional way to every one of our concerns and steps along the way.
Hones Lawyers represented us in communications with our neighbours’ solicitors, and did everything in their power to achieve a mutually agreeable outcome. Their efforts were continually hampered by obfuscation from the other side until it finally became obvious that our only course of action was to take the matter to court.
Under the expert guidance of Jason and Peter, our matter was heard in the Supreme Court of NSW and we are extremely grateful to have been successful in achieving judgement in our favour, and the purported easement has been declared invalid.
As mentioned earlier, we are impressed with the respect we received at all times from Hones Lawyers, as well as their conscious effort to communicate with us without confusing us with “legal speak”.
Their selection of senior and junior counsel was spot on and achieved an excellent legal team to represent our interests.
Jason personally came with us to make the introduction to counsel and sat with us through the preparation negotiations.
Throughout the whole process Peter Clarke proved to be a very intelligent and extremely competent young man, a valuable representative for his organisation, and was always polite and available for our every requirement.
In conclusion, we have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Hones Lawyers to anyone who wants competent legal representation carried out properly and efficiently.
Max (and Janet) Petrie
MP
J. Simmons
November 2015
We have always found Jason to be extremely helpful and knowledgeable in regards to the provisions of this Act and his services have proved invaluable in getting us successful outcomes. We would have no hesitation in recommending Jason to other clients involved with disputes in the construction industry.
JS
Wim B.
November 2015
When our local council shut down our building site, I went to Jason for help. Jason immediately took charge of the situation. He advised me how to handle our problem and sorted out the legal issues. Jason understands building, he knows the rules and regulations, and he knows everyone we had to deal with.
I happily recommend Jason to anyone who needs a good lawyer.
WB
R. Saverimuttu
I’d like to provide some feedback on one of your lawyers, Peter Clarke, who has been advising me on a sewage infrastructure matter related to my home. Peter has been very helpful. He’s clear and articulate in all the information he’s given to me, providing various options to move the matter forward and also highlighting potential risks with indicative costs along the way. He’s also timely in his responses, efficient with his work to keep things within agreed scope/cost and has been very open to considering my suggestions and feedback.
RS
Bronwen G.
June 2015
Jason has a sound understanding of the issues that relate to environmental and planning law and takes a practical approach to resolving disputes.
His assistance in a matter involving Council was invaluable, providing a prompt and cost-effective resolution to the matter. His solid experience was a key asset.
BG
Sergiy D.
Mar 2023
I highly appreciate your professionalism, dedication and kindness. I definitely am going to highly recommend your office to my friends or anyone who asks.
SD
Wilana
I highly recommend this law firm. I recently engaged them to handle the conveyancing of my house and was very impressed with their knowledge and attention to detail.
W
Aris D.
July 2015
We are a property development and advisory company and we use the services of Hones Lawyers for both property and planning matters. We have found that the principal, Jason Hones is a lawyer with a superior level of property and in particular planning law expertise and knowledge. Importantly, Jason provides clear, decisive and responsive advice and has a unique understanding of the commercial realities of property development which separates him from many other property and planning lawyers we have worked with. I can, and do, recommend him highly.
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