About Us
About Us
Social justice and fairness have formed the quintessential elements of Steven Zindels childhood, his belief in equal access to justice climaxed on 1 December 1994 when he departed the commercial arena and established Zindels Barristers & Solicitors in the historical building at 21 New Street.
Zindels aims to level the playing the legal playing field by increasing each persons access to justice. We are hard workers committed to creating avenues for justice, whether that be with legal aid or without, we aim to act within the law to make a difference and achieve a positive outcome in each individual case.
The firm has been privy to in excess of 9,000 cases over the years in variety of areas including family, civil, employment, ACC, wills and trusts and criminal. We continue to grow our expertise and are one of the only firms to encourage the development of young and upcoming graduates. Our team of lawyers and support staff provide a wide array of expertise well suited to assisting each individual with the legal challenges before them.
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Our Values
Manaakitanga & Respect
- Treat clients and third parties with humanity, compassion, fairness, respect and responsible caring attitude that upholds the mana of those involved.
- Treat people from all walks of life fairly regardless of background.
- Be respectful of a client wishes and solve their problems in the manner that they request.
- Be honest and sincere in all matters.
Dedicated
- Thoroughly research the merits of each case extensively to ensure we provide appropriate advice and meet client expectations.
- Provide honest and transparent information throughout on whether an client expectations are unrealistic or are unable to be met.
- Remain open to new ideas from colleagues and others on how to better approach an issue.
- Listen and learn, using any information obtained from clients or colleagues to change and improve our systems and service.
Approachable
- To be friendly and understanding of each persons individual circumstances with respect for their individual autonomy and privacy.
- To provide a safe and comfortable environment, in which a client can share their problems.
Transparent
- Share information with those entitled to know, including the reasons behind all actions.
- To keep the client informed throughout the legal process.
Honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Comply with our obligations under Te Tiriti and its principles.
Testimonials
Our concentration is on finding the best outcome for each of our clients based on their circumstances, applying our values to assist each and every client to the best of our abilities.
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Address
Zindels
21 New Street
Nelson
Nelson 7010
New Zealand