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David Harper

Managing Director

David Harper is the Managing Director of Dobson Mitchell Allport and a Principal Lawyer in the firm’s Family & Relationships team. He is recognised as one of Tasmania’s leading family lawyers, known for his depth of experience and his calm, measured approach in complex and sensitive matters.

David has practised exclusively in family and relationships law for more than 20 years. He advises on complex financial matters, parenting disputes and child support issues, bringing a steady and practical perspective to each. His career includes more than a decade with specialist family law firms in Melbourne, London and Jersey, experience that continues to inform his approach to both local and cross border matters.

He is admitted as a barrister and solicitor in Tasmania and as a solicitor of England and Wales. David has a particular interest in international family law, including relocation matters and jurisdictional disputes, and regularly assists clients navigating issues that span multiple legal systems.

As a Nationally Accredited Mediator, David is focused on resolving disputes in a way that is effective and considered. His work is informed by Collaborative Practice principles and a belief that clients are best served by advice that is strategic, balanced and directed toward practical outcomes.

David has been recognised in Doyle’s Guide as a Preeminent Family and Divorce Lawyer in Tasmania and as a Recommended Family Law Mediator. He is known not only for his experience, but for the way he works with clients. He is approachable, thoughtful and steady, with a clear focus on helping clients move forward with confidence.

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