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The firm & getting started
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Where is Butler McIntyre & Butler?
20 Murray Street, Hobart TAS 7000, in the centre of Hobart, close to the Supreme Court of Tasmania and the Commonwealth Law Courts. Post goes to GPO Box 980, Hobart TAS 7001.
How do I contact Butler McIntyre & Butler?
Call (03) 6222 9444 or email enquiry@bmbtas.com. The office also publishes a fax number, (03) 6223 6321. Include a telephone number in any email so a staff member can call you.
When was Butler McIntyre & Butler established?
In 1824. It is one of the oldest law firms in Tasmania, and the name has been part of legal practice in Hobart for 200 years.
Is there still a Butler or a McIntyre at the firm?
No. There is no longer a Butler or a McIntyre in the firm. The partners today, like the 28 before them, kept the name out of respect for the long family history attached to it.
What areas of law does the firm handle?
Conveyancing, property and commercial transactions, litigation and dispute resolution, family and relationship law, employment and industrial relations, criminal law, estate administration and probate, and wills and estate planning.
How does a new matter start?
Call, or email with your telephone number. A staff member calls you to discuss the advice you need and takes the names of the other parties, so the firm can check for a conflict before a file is opened.
Does Butler McIntyre & Butler publish its fees?
The firm does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Ask about cost when a staff member calls you back about your matter.
Is this the firm’s official website?
No. This is an unsolicited design concept by Vendrato, not a client engagement and not the firm’s website. The official site is https://bmbtas.com/. To instruct the firm, call (03) 6222 9444 or email enquiry@bmbtas.com.
Does the firm publish opening hours?
Opening hours are not listed online. Call (03) 6222 9444 before you visit.
Who are the partners?
Con Tsamassiros, Daniel Zeeman, Damien Geason, Anna Grant, Jason Samec, Alison Wells, Bradley Walsh, Alex Cordova, Andrew Isles, Shelby Llewellyn and Emily Stewart. These 11 partners are listed on the firm’s team page; the firm describes the partnership as 12 lawyers.
Does the firm acknowledge the First Australians?
Yes. Butler McIntyre & Butler acknowledges First Australians and recognises their continuous connection to Country, community and culture.
How are accounts paid?
Telephone (03) 6222 9444 to pay by Visa or MasterCard. For a bank deposit, use the details on your account or call for them. Have your file reference ready.
Conveyancing
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Does Butler McIntyre & Butler do conveyancing in Hobart?
Yes. The conveyancing team helps with buying and selling a house, backed by the firm’s property and commercial lawyers.
Who is on the conveyancing team?
Simon Wilding, Christopher Pearn, Laura Sattler, Tyler Grierson, Maria Graham and Ryan Hartigan. The team includes a consultant, a senior associate, an associate and three conveyancing clerks.
How do I start a conveyancing enquiry?
Call (03) 6222 9444 or email enquiry@bmbtas.com and include a telephone number. A staff member calls to discuss the work and takes the names of the other parties to check for a conflict.
Property and commercial
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What property work does Butler McIntyre & Butler do?
Buying, selling and developing farm, rural, industrial, commercial and residential property, for individuals, business owners and developers. The page also lists developments, joint ventures, leasing, partnerships, due diligence, trusts, financing, bankruptcy, regulatory work and intellectual property.
How long has the firm advised on property?
For nearly 200 years. The firm was established in 1824.
Does the firm publish property fees?
No fee schedule is published. Leave a telephone number and ask about cost when a staff member calls to discuss the matter.
Litigation and disputes
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How does Butler McIntyre & Butler approach a dispute?
The team’s advice aims to resolve a matter by negotiation, by mediation, or by a decision of a court.
Which kinds of dispute does the firm take on?
Estate and will disputes, building and construction, criminal litigation, personal injury and medical negligence, property and land disputes, sports law, defamation, contract disputes, debt recovery, insolvency and bankruptcy, and employment and workers compensation.
Where is the office in relation to the courts?
20 Murray Street, in the centre of Hobart, close to the Commonwealth Law Courts and the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
Family and relationships
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What family law work does the firm do?
Advice for people going through a separation or thinking about one: children’s matters, child support agreements, property, the child welfare jurisdiction, financial agreements and spousal maintenance.
Who is on the family law team?
Anna Grant, Jessica Miller, Zoey Dwyer, Amie Myhowycz, Courtney Shaw and Sophie Jones.
Can the firm help with a child support agreement?
Yes. The family team advises on child support, including binding and limited child support agreements.
What is the family team like to deal with?
The team aims to give timely, practical advice for the best outcome for clients and their families, and to be approachable and available at an emotionally charged time.
Is the firm recognised for family law?
Doyle’s Guide recommended Butler McIntyre & Butler for Family Law in 2026. The firm also sponsored a session at the 21st National Family Law Conference, held in Hobart in October 2026.
Employment and industrial
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Who leads employment law at Butler McIntyre & Butler?
Partner Alison Wells leads the employment team, with Hayden Goldsmith.
Does the firm advise employers, employees, or both?
Both. The team advises employers and employees.
Which employment issues does the team advise on?
Unfair dismissal, adverse action, unlawful termination, awards, workplace health and safety, breach of contract, restraints of trade, confidential information, intellectual property, redundancies, workers compensation, discrimination, harassment, bullying, workplace policies, employment contracts, enterprise agreements, and Fair Work Ombudsman investigations.
Criminal law
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What criminal work does Butler McIntyre & Butler do?
Summary and indictable matters, family violence and restraint orders (seeking, opposing or varying an order), the Court Mandated Drug Diversion Program, the Mental Health Diversion List, and youth justice in the Youth Justice Division and the Supreme Court.
Who is on the criminal law team?
Damien Geason, Thomas Jetson, Phillip Bellchambers, Benjamin McTaggart and Hayden Goldsmith.
Which Hobart courts does the firm sit near?
The office at 20 Murray Street is close to the Supreme Court of Tasmania and the Commonwealth Law Courts.
Probate and estates
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Can Butler McIntyre & Butler help after someone dies?
Yes. The team helps with obtaining probate or letters of administration and administering a deceased estate. Amanda Sinclair is the probate clerk.
Does the firm mention pro bono estate work?
Yes. The team provides pro bono services through the Cancer Council of Tasmania Pro Bono Service.
How do I ask the firm about a deceased estate?
Call (03) 6222 9444 or email enquiry@bmbtas.com with a telephone number. A staff member calls back and takes the names of the other parties to check for a conflict.
Wills and estate planning
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Does Butler McIntyre & Butler prepare wills in Hobart?
Yes. A multidisciplinary team prepares wills and advises on succession, probate, property and disputes.
Is there anything I can read about wills first?
Yes. The firm publishes a wills and succession planning pamphlet on bmbtas.com.
Will the firm work with my accountant?
Yes. The team works with your other advisers, including accountants, tax experts and financial advisers.