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Stacks Law Firm, Forster

Stacks Law Firm Forster opened as the first branch office of Stacks when solicitor Bill Akhurst commenced business in Forster in December 1977.
Phone (02) 6554 7766
Mon - Fri9am - 5pmSat - SunClosed
17 Wharf Street Forster NSW 2428 PO Box 265 Forster NSW 2428
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Bill remains the Managing Director of the firm and specialises in Commercial and Property Law.

Fellow Director, Digby Dunn, specialises in Local Government, Environmental and Planning Law and holds a Masters Degree in Environmental and Local Government Law. He also specialises in compensation cases, including compulsory acquisition.

Stacks Law Firm Forster has grown to be the largest legal firm in Forster-Tuncurry, providing a highly specialised team of solicitors. We pride ourselves on being a team of specialist solicitors who are able to provide a broad range of legal services to an expanding and diversifying coastal community.

Our firm is a member of the Stacks Law Group, which means it has access to the combined knowledge and experience of over 90 lawyers in more than 25 offices across NSW and QLD.

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Relationships and kidsEstate planning, wills and probateConveyancing law and solicitorsMotor vehicle accident lawyers and injury claimsWorkers compensation lawyers and claims

Reviews

Beau South
Digby was very professional throughout the process of my case. Easy to talk too and very knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks a lot
Yasmin Javaid
Christine and Bill were fantastic in helping me purchase my first home. They were very professional, efficient and knowledgeable.
I highly recommend their services.
Rachael Bube
Christine Case was fantastic during the sale of my parents home in Forster. I would not hesitate to recommend her. Thanks for your assistance at this sometimes stressful time, Christine!
John Condon
Thank you Bill & Christine for another successful property transaction.
It was great to have your expertise and commitment on my side.
Having your Expertise on hand, allowed Settlement to take place as planned.
Thanks again, John C.
Heidi Wesely
Had a fantastic experience with this film’nn
Highly recommend will take all future Legal work with them
Willy Vassel
Recommended !!
great customer service, helpful, explained all details
thankyou so much stack forster especially Christine 🙏🙏
Michael Nadin
Christine and Bill were thorough and very supportive through the whole process.
I would definitely recommend to anybody looking for assistance in legal matters.
Thanks again.
Fang H Lim
Christine and Bill have handled our conveyancing with efficiency and professionalism, where needed Christine provided friendly advice to guide us. I would recommend Christine for a reliable and objective professional service
Fiona Murray
Jenny Gabbe
Christine at Stacks managed our sale with expert and friendly service. Can highly recommend.

Our Experts

Bill Akhurst

Bill Akhurst

Managing Director
Forster
Phone Bill Tel(02) 6554 7766
Digby Dunn

Digby Dunn

Director
Forster
Phone Digby Tel(02) 6554 7766
Ian Graham

Ian Graham

Lawyer
Forster
Phone Ian Tel(02) 6554 7766
David Akhurst

David Akhurst

Solicitor
Forster
Phone David Tel(02) 6554 7766
Christine Case

Christine Case

Licensed Conveyancer
Forster
Phone Christine Tel(02) 6554 7766
Lenece Pek

Lenece Pek

Superannuation Insurance Consultant
Forster
Phone Lenece Tel(02) 6554 7766
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Why Stacks Law Firm

What makes Stacks different and why you should choose us.

Stacks is the steady hand you can trust, the lawyers you know. The ones who care about where you’re from, what you’re going through and who treat you like a person, not just another case.

With the attention of one lawyer, backed by the expertise of many, we’re the only legal provider in Australia that gives businesses and everyday people access to expert legal services through a network of reputable local offices.

Legal challenges can feel confusing, even intimidating, but we know what you’re going through, we know the legal terrain, we view your case individually, and we can offer the care, reassurance and expertise to guide you every step of the way.

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No hidden fees
We’ll always be honest and upfront. We’ll look you straight in the eye and agree on a plan before moving forward.

Deep expertise
We know the ropes and our professionals have expertise specific to every legal situation—many are Accredited Specialists.

Practical advice not legalese
We speak clearly and directly, so you understand our advice and can make decisions with confidence.

Network of local offices
We’re local to wherever you are, and our offices are owned and operated by friendly, local professionals, proud of their communities.

Real client care
We genuinely care about our clients. It’s the core of who we are and has been since the first practice was opened by ER Stack on the NSW Mid-North Coast in 1931.

Progressive practise
We make the process easy for you with the latest tech to keep services cost effective—and you in control.



We’ll always be honest and upfront. We’ll look you straight in the eye and agree on a plan before moving forward.

We know the ropes and our professionals have expertise specific to every legal situation—many are Accredited Specialists.

We speak clearly and directly, so you understand our advice and can make decisions with confidence.

We’re local to wherever you are, and our offices are owned and operated by friendly, local professionals, proud of their communities.

We genuinely care about our clients. It’s the core of who we are and has been since the first practice was opened by ER Stack on the NSW Mid-North Coast in 1931.

We make the process easy for you with the latest tech to keep services cost effective—and you in control.

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