ACC Advocates NZ

ACC Advocates NZ 2025 we are a web-based information service.

Please note that while we are not ACC advocates ourselves, we provide contact details for ACC advocates and lawyers from across New Zealand.

Many of these professionals can work remotely, so they don't need to be based in your city.

Below is a list of resources for ACC assistance. If you know of a reputable advocate, please share their details with us so we can invite them to be listed.

Try this link also.

https://www.acc.co.nz/im-injured/claim-help/get-independent-support/

 

Please also contact your case manager and ask for a local advocate’s contact details.

I can suggest some general steps you can take to find ACC advocates in New Zealand:

 

Contact the ACC directly: You can start by reaching out to the Accident Compensation Corporation in New Zealand and inquire if they can provide you with a list of accredited advocates or support organisations that can assist you with your specific needs.

Legal Aid organisations: Contact legal aid organisations or community legal centres in New Zealand. They may be able to connect you with legal professionals or advocates who specialise in ACC cases.

Online directories: Look for online directories or websites that list lawyers and advocates in New Zealand. Some websites may allow you to search for professionals based on their specialisation, including ACC cases.

Local support groups: Reach out to local support groups or organisations that focus on helping individuals with ACC claims. They may be able to provide recommendations or referrals to advocates who can assist you.

Ask for recommendations: Consider asking friends, family members, or colleagues if they know of any ACC advocates or legal professionals who have experience with ACC claims.

Legal referral services: Contact legal referral services in New Zealand that can help connect you with suitable ACC advocates or lawyers.

When you find potential advocates or legal professionals, be sure to research their qualifications, experience, and fees, and consider scheduling consultations to discuss your specific situation before deciding.
It's essential to choose someone who can best represent your interests in your ACC claim.

Below are contact details for both lawyers and advocates.

 

Dr. Deborah Waxman (added 25-09-2025)

BMedSci(Hons) BMBS(UK) FRNZCGP  FACLM FCL

LLB(Hons)(UoA) LLM (Applied, Crim. and Fam.) LLM(Hons) Fellow of the Australasian College of Legal Medicine, College of Law, and General Practice
Blackwood Montagana

Professional House  12-18 Seddon Street, Pukekohe 2120 PO Box 329 Pukekohe

2340 / DX EP 77030

T  09 283 8432   F 09 238 3837  Email: deborah@bmlegal.co.nz

Dr Waxman is both a practising general medical practitioner and a lawyer, a very rare combination that enables her to offer clients clear, practical advice where health and law overlap.
She is conversant with all aspects of health law, including but not limited to ACC, regulatory and HDC matters. She is equipped to assist both health providers and consumers.
She also provides expert opinion as a Fellow of the Australasian College of Legal Medicine.

 

  Ms Sam Roebeck   (added June 2024)
samjroebeck@gmail.com
021 256 5509

 

Elevate - ACC Advocates, Canterbury NZ - Facebook
ACC Advocate & Consultant
I have been an Independent ACC Advocate and Consultant for 8 Years.
Based in South Canterbury, but with clients all over New Zealand.
I handle all types of ACC claims, (sensitive claims, personal injury, employer, entitlements etc)

 

Louise Newman (Lawyer)    (added June 2024)
I am based in Wellington     
I can assist clients throughout New Zealand
(04) 916 7491
louise.newman@gibsonsheat.com  
I specialise in all disputes with ACC.
Unfortunately, I do not currently provide legal aid.

 

Christian Pinkney / Senior Solicitor   (added June 2024)
I do not offer legal aid or advocacy services on a no win no fee basis. My work is charged at an hourly rate.
Christian@cflaw.co.nz
PO Box 13001,Christchurch 8140
DDI (03) 371 1017
www.cflaw.co.nz

 

Gary Dolamore     (added June 2024)
Dolamore Advocacy
I am a solo practitioner based in South Canterbury but I have clients throughout New Zealand.
Ph:      027 3533 202
e-mail: gary@dolamoreadvocacy.co.nz
website: www.dolamoreadvocacy.co.nz

 

James Cartwright     (added June 2024)
I can help clients from anywhere in New Zealand
On a private fee basis
Direct Phone 09 552 0621
1 Wesley Street, Pukekohe
Franklin Law
Website: Flanklinlaw.co.nz

 

155 Community Law Taitokerau   (added June 2024)
Our service provides free legal advice on Family, Tenancy, Criminal and more types of matters. We may also refer whanau to suitable services.
To learn more, check out our website:
155 Whare Āwhina | 155 Community Law Taitokerau

 

Heidi Menneer (BHScOT)     (added May 2023)
ACC Client Advocate
ACC Help 
Whanganui
022 679 5835
Physical injury is my specialty
Able to help remotely all parts of NZ

 

Peter Sara (Dunedin)
Phone (03) 477 8594
Fax (03) 477 2512
Email peter@mvl.co.nz

 

Talk – Meet - Resolve
Phone 0800 119 221
Email info@talkmeetresolve.co.nz
Website www.talkmeetresolve.co.nz

Adept Consultants Ltd

John Cuttance BA LLB DipOSH PGDipBusAdmin
PO Box 6407, Dunedin North 9059
Phone 0800 233780
Website www.adeptconsultants.co.nz

David Sparks
43 Bell Street Kawerau
Phone 027 321 0740
Email ulricsparks@gmail.com

 

The Advocate (Christchurch) KFM & Associates Ltd.
Phone (03) 379 2429 Fax (03) 379 2431
Out of town: 0800 254 844
Email murray@theadvocate.co.nz

Mary Anne Evans (Advocate)
PO Box 522 Rangiora 7440
Email maryanne@declinedsurgery.co.nz
Website www.declinedsurgery.co.nz

Andrew Beck (Wellington/Wairarapa

Email Andrew.beck@xtra.co.nz
Phone (06) 304 8880
Website www.lambtonchambers.co.nz

 

Maevis Watson (Advocate)

PO Box 28035, Beckenham 8242, Christchurch
Phone (03) 332 3053
Fax (03) 332 3057
Mobile 0274 721 274

 

Simon Claver LLB (Otago) BCom

ACC and Employment Advocate
Enrolled Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
Cell 022 529 8964
Email simon.claver@norwoodchambers.co.nz
Website www.norwoodchambers.co.nz

 

Dr Benjamin Hinchcliff, DPT, LLB

Phone 022 540 0300
Email benhinch@hotmail.com
Website www.acclegal.co.nz

 Access Support Services Tony Gibbons
Phone (03) 548 6962
Post:  PO Box 9058, Nelson.
Website http://www.accesssupport.co.nz/
Email contact@accesssupport.co.nz

 

Armstrong Thompson (Wellington) 

Barristers and Solicitors
Email legal@armstrongthompson.co.nz
Mailing Address PO Box 2564, Wellington
Phone (04) 473 6767
Website http://www.armstrongthompson.co.nz

John Miller Law (Wellington)

Level One
The Hannah Warehouse
13 Leeds St, Te Aro, PO Box 6314, Wellington
Phone (04) 801-5621
Fax (04) 801-5622
Email info@jmlaw.co.nz
Website http://www.jmlaw.co.nz/ 

Hazelhurst Advocates Limited

P O Box 5126, Palmerston North
Phone:   06 353 1960
Mobile:   027 635 1062
Email Mike.Kletzkin@hazelhurst.co.nz

Fiona Taylor (Advocate)

PO Box 9418, HAMILTON
Phone (07)-850 8236
Fax (07) 849 7433

Email fionart1963@gmail.com

Accident Advocacy (Wellington)
Patricia Sos
Principle Consultant and Registered Nurse
Phone 027 383 3421
Email patricia@accidentadvocacy.co.nz
Website https://www.accidentadvocacy.co.nz/

Philip Schmidt (Auckland) 

Schmidt & Peart Law
Office/Courier: Suite 7, The Bray Building, 239 Onehunga Mall, Auckland 1061
Post: PO Box 13075, Onehunga, Auckland 1643 Phone: (09) 636 6010
Website www.schmidtpeart.co.nz

 

SNFTAAS(NZ) Inc 

Support Network for the Aldehyde and Solvent affected.
Contact: Pip Martin
Phone (06) 362 6826
Email phmartin@xtra.co.nz

 

Malcolm McNeill ACC Advocacy
NZ Combined Trade Unions
Phone (09) 303 9056
0800 4 UNION
Email advocacy@nzctu.org.nz

Accident Support Trust

Te Roopu O te Pou O Pakarara

Independent Support for ACC Claimants
102 Frimly Avenue, Frimly, Hastings 4120
Phone 0800 870 624
Phone (06) 870 6244
Fax     (06) 8706243
Email admin@aist.org.nz
Website www.accidentinjurysupporttrust.co.nz 

      

Karina Coulston
Barrister and Solicitor
TUC Building
Northfield Business Park
68 Langdons Road, PO Box 5089, Papanui, Christchurch
Mobile 021 677692 or 027 2272749
Email kcoulston@xtra.co.nz

 

Way Finders
We provide free, independent advice so that you can understand what is happening with your claim and your ACC entitlements or any other query relating to ACC.
https://www.wayfinders.org.nz/