Focused onDisputesFamilyEmploymentEstates

Ardent & Vale

Steady counsel for the moments that matter.

A partner on every file, plain words and a fee agreed first.

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4.9600+ reviews

Your first call is free20 minutes

Trusted by owners, families and growing companies across the metro area

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About us

Clear heads for hard days.

A small firm focused on disputes, family, employment and estates law. One partner on every file.

4.9Rating from 600+ client reviews
24hTo a first reply, every working day
FreeFirst call, twenty minutes

Practices

Where we focus

Four areas, each led by a partner with a small team of their own.

  1. 01

    Disputes

    Firm, calm help when talks break down.

    Led by
    Partner
    Team
    6 lawyers
    First call
    Free
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  2. 02

    Family law

    Clear steps through separation, parenting and property.

    Led by
    Partner
    Team
    5 lawyers
    First call
    Free
    A lawyer smiling at papers with a colleague beside a wooden wall
  3. 03

    Employment law

    Straight advice for employers and employees, early.

    Led by
    Partner
    Team
    4 lawyers
    First call
    Free
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  4. 04

    Wills and estates

    Wills, powers of attorney and estates, handled gently.

    Led by
    Partner
    Team
    3 lawyers
    First call
    Free
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How it works

Four plain steps

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  1. 01

    Free first call

    Twenty minutes to explain. We tell you plainly where you stand.

  2. 02

    Plan and fee

    A short letter with the steps, the timing and the fee.

  3. 03

    We do the work

    Drafts, letters, talks and court if needed, with updates.

  4. 04

    Straight answers

    Plain advice at every stage, and your file kept safe.

Team

Every file gets a whole

Team

  • A lawyer in glasses and a dark jacket
    Managing partnerDisputes
  • A smiling lawyer in a navy blazer with her arms crossed
    PartnerFamily law
  • A lawyer in a navy suit and striped tie
    PartnerEmployment law
  • A smiling lawyer sitting by a window
    Senior associateWills and estates
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Our office, open Monday to Friday
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4.9from 600+ client reviews

Reviews

Kind words

  • They explained every step before we took it. I always knew where we stood.
    Client, family matter
  • A calm voice on the phone when I needed one, and letters out the same day.
    Business owner, employment matter
  • Our wills took one meeting. No jargon, and a fee we knew up front.
    Parents, estate planning

FAQ

Good questions first

Not here? Call 555-0100 and ask a lawyer.

Call 555-0100
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01What does the free first call cover?

Twenty minutes with a lawyer about your situation, your options and the likely cost. No charge and no obligation.

02How are your fees set?

Many matters have a fixed fee, agreed in writing first. Disputes get a clear estimate that we update as things move.

03Do I have to visit the office?

No. Most clients talk to us by phone or video and sign online. The door is open if you prefer a table.

04How fast will you reply?

Calls and emails get a reply the same working day.

05Is what I tell you private?

Yes. Everything you share with us is kept confidential.

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Contact

Start with a free call

Tell us a little. We reply the same working day.

Kept confidential. We never share your details.

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