Pawson Law

Barrister and Solicitor Based in Te Puke

David Pawson is a specialist in criminal & employment law

David Pawson believes in

Respecting my clients

"Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts" — Maslow
This cuts two ways. What someone says was done and what was actually done. I am a lawyer, not a Judge so I respect human frailties and will act on reasonable instructions to advance your side of the story and test the facts where needed.

Solving (not adding to) the problem
"We can not solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them" — Albert Einstein
We will do our best to solve your problem with minimal time and cost. We are specialists in employment, criminal, transportation and military law and we are ready to assist you.

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David Pawson

David Pawson

Barrister and Solicitor

My name is David Pawson. I am an experienced lawyer based in Te Puke with a background in Criminal law/investigation and Transportation.

During a period of 13 years as a Senior Police Prosecutor and a few years as a Defence lawyer, I have dealt with a wide range of matters including serious violence, drugs, fraud, Coroners Inquests, health and safety prosecutions involving fatalities or serious injuries.

In total I have 27 years of experience directly connected to operational roles such as a Forestry advisor with MAF (Indigenous Forestry Unit), New Zealand Customs Service and New Zealand Army, (Royal New Zealand Military Police – Special Investigation Branch).

I have recent appeal experience in the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Court Martial Appeal Court

 

Amy Allan

Team 2

Personal Assistant/Customer Service

Amy has 6 years in legal administration and customer service experience, and will be able to guide clients through the court process. She is committed to providing excellent service and keeping you informed along every step of the way amy@pawsonlaw.co.nz

Ellie Dyche

Team 2

Lawyer

Ellie has a LLB/BA conjoint degree from Auckland University with a background as a law clerk for a Manukau-based criminal lawyer. Ellie started with Pawson Law as an Intern and now a Lawyer. She is personable, determined and strives to get the best results for our clients. Ellie's skills in legal research and drafting provide a solid basis for Court applications such as 'discharge without conviction' applications for which she has achieved fantastic results. In her spare time, she can be found playing a number of musical instruments such as guitar,bass, drums and piano. ellie@pawsonlaw.co.nz

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”

— Martin Luther King
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