About Us

Dobson Mitchell Allport is a Tasmanian legal practice focused on providing advice that meets the needs of clients today and anticipates the challenges of tomorrow.

We advise individuals, families, businesses, investors and organisations across a broad range of legal matters.  Our approach is grounded in understanding what our clients want to achieve and delivering clear, considered advice that helps them get there.

Our history stretches back to 1834.  For generations, we have worked alongside Tasmanians as their businesses, families and communities have grown and changed.  That experience has shaped our judgment and the relationships we value.

We are proud of our history, but we do not believe longevity alone is a reason to choose us.  We continue to earn our clients’ trust through the quality of our work, our responsiveness and our willingness to find better ways of working.

Today, we are building on that foundation with a collaborative, contemporary approach to legal practice.  We remain committed to evolving with our clients and the opportunities and challenges ahead.

A legal issue rarely exists in isolation.  A decision about a business, property, relationship or estate can affect much more than the matter immediately at hand.

We take the time to understand your circumstances, priorities and longer-term plans.  That allows us to consider the wider implications, explain your options clearly and provide advice that is both legally sound and useful in practice.

Our lawyers collaborate across practice areas when a matter calls for different perspectives.  We aim to be approachable, responsive and straightforward, whether you need help with a single issue or an ongoing adviser who knows you and your circumstances.

We do not assume that the most complicated approach is the best one.  We focus on finding a sensible path forward, with a clear understanding of the opportunities, risks and outcomes involved.

Our people bring experience across a wide range of legal disciplines, along with different perspectives and a shared commitment to doing good work for our clients.

We value collaboration, curiosity and the opportunity to keep learning.  We take our responsibilities seriously, while recognising that a supportive and enjoyable workplace helps our people do their best work.

For our clients, that means dealing with approachable lawyers who listen, communicate clearly and take a genuine interest in the matters entrusted to them.

Tasmania is central to our story and to the way we work.  We understand the connections between its people, businesses and communities, and value the relationships we have built over generations.

We support initiatives and organisations that contribute positively to Tasmania and encourage our people to be involved in the communities where they live and work.

Our work also extends beyond the State.  As Tasmania continues to grow and change, we are committed to supporting the people and organisations shaping its future.