Thank you for visiting Bishops Barristers and Solicitors. 'Bishops' is a law firm with a difference. 

The Firm has been recognised in the National Guide to leading Law Firms "Legal Profiles" for its skill in Commercial Law, Managed Funds and Investments Law, Property Transactions and Development and Family Law, but importantly it is also recognised by it's clients as having staff who are friendly, down to earth and completely approachable. 

The people at Bishops take the time to explain the law, unravel its mysteries and speak and write in plain English to help you to make sense of the myriad of rules that can apply to legal requirements. 

When you need someone to listen to you and guide you through the legal maze, you can rely on 'Your Friends-in-Law' at Bishops. The people at Bishops care about their clients and will strive to give you exceptional service and peace of mind. 

Bishops Profile

Bishops Barristers and Solicitors is a well known and respected law firm which has provided services to the people of Tasmania and many clients on the mainland for over 15 years. Bishops has offices in Launceston and Glenorchy and visits Scottsdale, St. Helens, Bicheno, Devonport and Burnie in order to represent clients throughout the State.

Bishops has developed a reputation as the 'friendly firm' with a client orientated approach and has enjoyed extraordinary growth with more than 30,000 clients on it's database. The Bishops name is well known in Launceston and northern and eastern Tasmania through regular advertising on radio, television and print media.  

The Bishops team has grown to over 30 staff and this, combined with a recent move to beautiful new architect designed premises now allows Bishops to offer even more efficient client services.    

The Bishops Approach


 Bishops Barristers & Solicitors emphasizes personal relationships with its clients. Accurate legal advice is the highest priority at Bishops but it's the people at Bishops that really make the difference because of the importance they place on understanding their client's needs, providing timely service and clear communication. 

The people at Bishops believe that establishing effective working relationships requires accessibility when clients make an appointment or wish to consult by phone.

The ability to "translate" legal jargon into everyday language so that it is understandable and user friendly and informed and comprehensive advice so you understand your options and achieve the best possible outcome for your matter.

We provide value to our clients through innovation in our practice methods, personalised solutions tailored to clients and reasonable fee structures. 

We provide up to date advice because our Lawyers and Conveyancers are involved in key industry and professional associations, keeping themselves up-to-date with commercial and legislative developments relevant to client matters.

In developing relationships with clients Bishops staff listen, advise and work closely with their clients to understand their needs.  

Bishops ability to provide clients with legal, commercial and strategic solutions is built on experience and the desire to understand the context of their matters.