Greg Dickson
CEO, B.Juris. LL.M.
Greg’s primary areas of practice are family law, estates including estate planning and litigation, and general litigation.
Our Sydney lawyers at Goldbergs offer a unique level of expertise, combining decades of legal experience with a practical, commercial outlook and an empathetic approach.
Whether you need advice on insurance claims, business, property, or family matters, feel free to call one of our team members and arrange an appointment to discuss your requirements.
Goldbergs was founded in Sydney by Grahame Goldberg, in 1964.
The firm has grown over the years and become a division of WMD Law in January 2019. We now have the following offices:
We work with families, private individuals, small businesses, private companies, developers, firms, insurance companies and major corporations in providing high quality legal services.
Finding a lawyer and understanding your legal options for resolving a situation can be a complex task.
With our team, you’ll find an efficient personalized and cost-effective approach to providing legal services.
We use our experience to get to the source of your problem quickly, and identify a range of possible approaches and potential outcomes – often avoiding costly and stressful processes like litigation and other expensive options.
Greg’s primary areas of practice are family law, estates including estate planning and litigation, and general litigation.
Dean's provides legal advice to companies and businesses including transactional work, negotiating agreements, dispute resolution and commercial litigation.
Rebecca’s practice involves providing commercial and practical advice to clients in relation to property and transactional matters.
Nic has extensive experience in Property, Business, Family Law and Litigation as well as Wills and Estate Planning.
With a diverse experience across many areas of law and a wealth of personal experience acting as an adviser and advocate, Kevin prides himself...
Alan combines over 42 years of practice in property and business law with over 20 years of practical experience as a wine industry executive.
Sue is a conveyancer dedicated to great client experience and delivering the best possible outcome.
Goldbergs have represented a range of clients in cases where litigation has been necessary – ranging over areas as diverse as constitutional law, personal injury, estoppel, will disputes, family provision claims, breach of contract, workers compensation, trade practices, income tax, workers compensation, insurance policy coverage and criminal law.
Our approach to working with clients is both empathetic and practical.
Our team has substantial experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of litigated matters however, our service encompass much more than matters before courts. We act for clients with selling and buying land (conveyancing), leasing of properties, entering into buying and selling businesses and corporations, drafting wills, acting in estates and drafting documents as diverse as constitutions of boards to supply and agency agreements.
We also help families to resolve challenging and stressful situations.
You can browse our range of expertise in this section to discover which matches your situation, then choose one of our lawyers with whom to discuss your problem or requirements with.
We treat each client as an individual and will work with you to set ideal outcomes, then proceed in an efficient way – avoiding costly and stressful actions, wherever possible.
An Enduring Guardian is someone appointed to make important lifestyle and health decisions on your behalf, in case you’re ever physically or mentally incapacitated and are unable to do so. Doctors could ask your guardian to make medical decisions such as which treatment to use or when to cease providing care altogether. A guardian can also make practical decisions about where you should live and what kind of services you receive. When you appoint an Enduring Guardian, you choose which functions and responsibilities to give them. You’re free to revoke and make appointments whenever you like.
Buying or selling a business is a complicated process. Issues of business structure, taxation and liability are all critical matters to be addressed before a contract is entered into. Do you realize that as a seller of a business you may be better off financially selling the company that owns it. Do you realize that buying a business in your own name could put your other assets such as your family home at risk. You need to understand the risks and benefits of the decisions you make to ensure that you sell your business in the safest and most financially...
Conveyancing is buying or selling of real estate. They are two of the most significant legal transactions a person ever makes. It is critical that you use an expert advisor(s) to ensure that you do not make the wrong decision and regret the financial devastation for years. If you’re buying a house and would like the reassurance and security of knowing your contract has been scrutinised by a legal professional; or are selling and want to be confident that your contract is valid, then you should seek the services of a professional conveyancer.
Family law is a sensitive area of practice, as it concerns people’s most valuable and important assets during stressful times of their life and can also involve even more distressing conflicts involving the custody and care of children. The range of potential outcomes can impact heavily on the lives of all concerned. Advice needs to be obtained and acted upon in a timely manner as failing to properly deal with family breakdown and conflict can lead to worse outcomes in the future. Practical resolutions wherever possible avoid unnecessary stress and expense. Ensuring parenting arrangements in the best interests of the...
Insurance is a vital part of a modern economy, both for protecting the viability of a business and protecting individuals from material loss. However, establishing whether you’re covered by a policy and determining the amount you’re entitled to receive in the event of a loss isn’t always straightforward. Where property, businesses and health are concerned, the implications of a policy interpretation can be significant. Have you looked at the terms of your insurance policies to ascertain which risks are covered? If a claim is declined or an insurer refuses to pay the amount that you believe is due, then you...
Litigation is the formal method of dispute resolution that involves taking a dispute to court, usually when matters are regarded as being incapable of alternative resolution. Litigation is often regarded as the last port-of-call for resolving a dispute (alternatives include mediation, arbitration, or simple negotiation) - although in some cases it’s appropriate to go straight to litigation. You might find yourself as the defendant of a litigation case arising out of a contract dispute, or alleged damage caused by your actions or failure to meet certain obligations. Alternatively, you might wish to sue someone for moneys that are due to...
Powers of attorney can allow a trusted, responsible person to make decisions about your property, financial affairs and assets while you’re overseas, sick, or lacking capacity to make decisions for yourself. Having a power of attorney appointed to manage your affairs can protect your assets from being dissipated into the costs of the management of your affairs by the NSW Trustee and Guardian.
Probate is the proving of a will. A grant of probate authorises an executor (or executors) to manage the estate of a deceased person in accordance with the provisions of the deceased's will. A grant of probate is made by the Supreme Court and you need to provide evidence to the Court to get the grant made. Acting in an estate without a grant of probate exposes a person to personal liabilities for losses in the estate. Where there is no will a grant of Letters of Administration is needed to deal with the deceased's assets.
Retail and commercial leases are critical for businesses as security of title and exclusive possession of the premises is vital to any commercial enterprise. As a business proprietor you need a valid enforceable lease and to be aware of your rights and obligations under the Lease. As the owner of retail or commercial premises you need to be confident that the terms of any lease are binding on a tenant and that you have adequate security safeguarding you against loss in the event of non performance or other breaches of the lease. Retail and commercial leases include a range...
Wills are an essential protection for families. To ensure your wishes and funds are made easily available for family members and friends upon in the event of your death. Making wills is widely understood to be important, but many people don’t realise the full range of implications that can be caused by having either no will, or a will that’s carelessly written. If you die without a will, the law of the state will decide how to split your assets. Aside from the potential for insufficient long-term provision to be made for your loved ones to pay bills and living...