{"id":2,"date":"2017-01-12T18:54:50","date_gmt":"2017-01-12T18:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ashtonlegal.mammothweb.co.nz\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2023-03-16T23:20:19","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T23:20:19","slug":"ashton-legal-legal-practice-christchurch-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ashtonlegal.co.nz\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashton Legal &#8211; Legal practice in Christchurch, New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Ashton Legal is a modern legal practice.<\/h1>\n<p>Ashton Legal gives you a free consultation with a lawyer. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/ashtonlegal.co.nz\/contact-ashton-legal\/\">get in touch with us<\/a> to discuss your legal problem.<\/p>\n<h2>We keep our fees fair by using cloud technology to provide a complete legal service.<\/h2>\n<p>Ashton Legal provides all the services you expect from a conventional lawyer but without the inflated fees. We can work from anywhere which means you can instruct us how you want.<\/p>\n<h2>We take out the stress and complication of the legal process.<\/h2>\n<p>Ashton Legal knows that dealing with legal problems can be complicated and stressful. On top of that, it can be time consuming to drive around town to meet with a lawyer. We can work with you by video chat, internet messaging, email, phone or in-person. Let us make the process convenient for you.<\/p>\n<h2>We practice in a great range of legal areas.<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Insurance Law<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Insurance companies making unfair decisions<\/li>\n<li>Car accidents and disputes about who is at fault<\/li>\n<li>Household and contents insurance claim disputes<\/li>\n<li>Life insurance and income protection insurance problems<\/li>\n<li>Insurer refusing to pay out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Employment Law<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Personal grievances<\/li>\n<li>Claims for unjustified dismissal<\/li>\n<li>Restructuring of the business<\/li>\n<li>Redundancy<\/li>\n<li>Health and safety<\/li>\n<li>Sexual harassment and bullying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Disputes Tribunal Help<\/h3>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/ashtonlegal.co.nz\/disputes-tribunal-service\/\">Disputes Tribunal Help Service<\/a> is for disputes and small claims under $30,000. We take the stress and complication out of the process and give you the best chance of success.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Small claims<\/li>\n<li>Contract disputes<\/li>\n<li>Consumer Guarantees Act<\/li>\n<li>Faulty goods and services<\/li>\n<li>Car accidents<\/li>\n<li>Damage to property<\/li>\n<li>Boundary fences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Limited Driver Licences and Work Licences<\/h3>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/ashtonlegal.co.nz\/limited-licence\/\">Limited Licence Service<\/a> will make the process easy for you. If you or one of your employees has lost their drivers licence it can bring everything to a halt. We prepare, file and appear in Court to help you get driving again.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Legal Advice and Representation<\/h3>\n<p>We can help with a wide range of other legal issues including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>School Board of Trustees disciplinary hearings<\/li>\n<li>Taking people to Court for you and defending you in Court<\/li>\n<li>Recovery of money<\/li>\n<li>Preparing contracts and legal agreements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>We give you a free phone consultation with a lawyer.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ashton Legal is a modern legal practice. Ashton Legal gives you a free consultation with a lawyer. Please get in touch with us to discuss your legal problem. We keep our fees fair by using cloud technology to provide a complete legal service. Ashton Legal provides all the services you expect from a conventional lawyer but without the inflated fees. We can work from anywhere which means you can instruct us how you want. 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