Awards

Doyle’s Guide is an annual peer reviewed listing of the best firms and lawyers across Australia.

In 2025, as in previous years, DDCS Lawyers, and our partners and lawyers, have been recognised as leaders in Family Law and Wills and Estates Planning by Doyle’s Guide.

  • We have been recognised as a Doyles Guide First Tier Family Law firm in 2025 (and each prior year since the awards were created). Our team has been recognised for their expertise:

    Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Canberra, 2025

    Preeminent

    Lois Clifford

    Leading

    Recommended

    Emily Tighe

    Recommended

    Tina Lee

    Leading Parenting, Custody & Children’s Matters Lawyers – Canberra 2025

    Recommended

    Lois Clifford

    Leading Family Law Mediators – Canberra 2025

    Recommended

  • We have been recognised as a First Tier Wills and Estate Litigation Firm.

    Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyers – Canberra

    Recommended - 2025

    Theresa Dowling

    Recommended - 2024

    Theresa Dowling

    Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyers – Canberra

    Recommended - 2024

    Theresa Dowling

    Recommended - 2025

    Theresa Dowling

What our clients say

  • You listened and took phone calls when it felt urgent to us. Thank you.

    Neal
  • I was kept informed at all times with lots of sensitivity and consideration. I've enjoyed working with people who demonstrate professionalism, humour and respect, no offence but I hope we don't have to meet again at least in the legal environment.

    Cathryn
  • I appreciated the plain English explanation and speedy completion of documents.

    Jillian
  • My lawyer understood what I was trying to achieve and helped me regain focus during times when emotion clouded my judgment. I was extremely happy with how my case was handled.

    Rebecca
  • DDCS listened to my instructions and understood my concerns. I received value for the fees charged. DDCS were professional and honest but had a personal touch. Thank you so much for the wonderful service and advice you have given me; it has been invaluable. Also admin staff- exceptional!

    Michelle
  • Dobinson Davey Clifford Simpson were very professional, calm, understanding and worked through problems systematically and logically.

    Richard