Stacks Collins Thompson law firm, Hornsby

Stacks Collins Thompson was founded in 1979 as Collins & Thompson. The firm operated under this name for many years until March 2017, when we joined the Stacks Law Group, a robust network of independent law firms around New South Wales and southern Queensland.

In doing so, we have retained our deep local links and personalised service to the Hornsby and Upper North Shore community, while expanding the knowledge and experience we can offer both new and longstanding clients through our access to the wider Stacks network.

Today, Stacks Collins Thompson continues to serve clients who have been with us from the very beginning, as well as their children and even grandchildren. Our work truly spans generations. We are friendly, cost-effective legal experts. And our clients love us for it.

Few firms can combine broad legal expertise with personalised service. This is where Stacks Collins Thompson shine.

We have served the Hornsby and North Shore community for decades. Our clients are friends, not numbers. Yet as a part of the wider Stacks network, we can tap into a wide range of expertise to meet all your legal needs.

It’s what we call the attention of one, backed by the power of many.

One of the reasons our clients love us is because we are always honest and up-front about our fees.

We’ll agree on a plan before moving forward, giving you peace of mind over the costs involved.

Stacks Collins Thompson has been owned and operated by Hornsby locals for decades, making us a valued and visible part of our community. 

Our founding partner and Solicitor Director, David Thompson, is a life member of the Lions Club of Hornsby and volunteers as convenor of the Legal Aid duty roster at Hornsby Local Court.

No matter your legal needs, Stacks Collins Thompson have the expertise to help. Our friendly and professional services include:

Supporting local families: We are the expert family lawyers Hornsby and Upper North Shore residents trust with what can be challenging circumstances. We can support you with:

• Child custody and child support
• Consent orders
• Divorce and separation
• Parenting plans
• Property and financial settlements
• Spousal support and maintenance

Assisting property buyers and sellers: Whether you are buying or selling, from a suburban apartment in Hornsby’s CBD to a large acreage in Arcadia, Stacks Collins Thompson have your conveyancing needs covered. We can assist with:

• Selling property
• Buying a house
• Buying a block of land
• Buying a unit
• Buying a rural property
• Property leasing

Offering wills and estate planning support: Enjoy the peace of mind that you and your loved ones will be protected when you put your estate planning needs in safe hands. Stacks Collins Thompson can help with:

• Estate planning
• Aged care
• Binding death benefit nominations
• Enduring guardianship
• Making a will
• Parent to child loans
• Power of attorney
• Testamentary trusts

Commercial law for Hornsby businesses: Stacks Collins Thompson have the knowledge and experience to support you and your business with the full range of commercial law needs. No matter whether you operate a retail store in Hornsby Westfield, a café on the Hawkesbury or anything in between, Stacks Collins Thompson can help, including with:

• Business disputes
• Commercial leasing
• Buying a business
• Selling a business
• Employment law

Criminal law for Hornsby residents: Stacks Collins Thompson are the criminal lawyers Hornsby and Upper North Shore locals trust most when things get tough. We can assist if you are accused or charged with:

• Assault or violent crime
• Drug or alcohol offences
• Serious offences
• Summary offences
• Traffic offences
• White collar crime

Compulsory acquisition advice for Hornsby property owners: Received notice that your property is set to be compulsorily acquired to make way for new infrastructure or community facilities? Stacks Collins Thompson can offer advice and support for claims on residential property and claims on commercial property.

Hornsby Court and Legal Aid expertise: We have a strong presence at Hornsby Court, acting for our own clients and also providing local agency services for many other law firms when their matters are due to be mentioned in the court or when they are seeking an adjournment. We are also responsible for organising the Legal Aid roster for Hornsby Court.