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O'Sullivan Davies Lawyers

Updated 2026-08-05 · 3,597 reviewed · 163 listed · Scored from 31 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.3(31) 53 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Family LawLaw FirmSolicitorCivil Law AttorneyTrial AttorneyConveyancing & Property Law
O'Sullivan Davies Lawyers
Services
Family Law, Law Firm, Solicitor
Reviews
31

What recent reviews say

O'Sullivan Davies divides sharply on delivery. Five-star clients credit named staff like Kim Morrison and Trevor with empathy and professionalism during separation and family violence matters. One- and two-star reviewers document a consistent pattern across 13 years: costs ballooning from initial estimates (e.g. $50K–$75K to $150K), avoidable filing errors, promised credits never applied, and pursuit of clients through small claims court days before trial. Multiple independent reviewers report charges of $50K+ for short matters, padded communications, and poor court outcomes despite substantial fees.

Praised for
  • professional and knowledgeable staff on good cases
  • empathetic support during separation and family matters
  • named staff (Kim Morrison, Karen Ryan, Trevor) praised for guidance
Watch-outs
  • excessive fees relative to work performed
  • basic errors (affidavits exceeding page limits, missed filing deadlines)
  • promised credits not applied; sued clients days before trial
  • poor quality work and lack of accountability
  • dragged proceedings to inflate costs
  • sued multiple dissatisfied clients
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Think twice if: Multiple reviews detail excessive billing, avoidable errors, and pursuit of clients through court; read recent reviews carefully before engaging.

Strengths

  • named staff (Kim Morrison, Karen Ryan, Trevor) praised for empathy
  • professional manner on cases that proceed well

Worth knowing

  • Kim Morrison, Karen Ryan, Trevor named as supportive staff
  • Junior solicitor filed affidavit exceeding page limit (basic error)
  • Client charged $50K–$75K initially; costs ballooned to $150K verbal quote; competitor finished same matter for $87,712
  • Firm promised $1,701.70 credit in writing; credit never applied on next invoice
  • Firm sued client days before Family Court trial
  • Multiple clients report firm pursued them through small claims court; one client also reported firm attempted to damage credit rating via incorrect Equifax claim
  • Charges of $20K for simple FVRO (family violence restraining order)
  • One client took matter to Legal Profession Board of Western Australia

What reviews say by service

Family Law
Extreme polarization: five-star clients praise support during separation; one/two-star clients report excessive fees, basic errors, poor outcomes, and aggressive debt recovery.
Civil Law Attorney
Multiple complaints of poor court strategy and unmet outcomes; at least one client self-represented after firm failed to secure court-agreed settlement.
Trial Attorney
Reviewers note firm does not use own lawyer for trial in some cases (FVRO example); poor courtroom outcomes documented.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.3 against a 4.57 average across the 153 family law businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 56% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 24
Review volume 65
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 29
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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3
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12

Common questions

What happens if costs exceed initial estimates?
Reviewers report estimates of $50K–$75K escalating to $150K without clear consent; promised cost credits have not been applied. No FAQ on the website addresses cost management.
Does the firm take clients to court if invoices remain unpaid?
Yes. Multiple reviewers report the firm pursued them through small claims court, including one client days before their Family Court trial date. One client also reported the firm attempted to lodge an incorrect debt claim with Equifax.

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Last updated 2026-08-05