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

  • I was kept informed at all times with lots of sensitivity and consideration. The website provided me with valuable information about the holistic approach that your firm adopts. I've enjoyed working with people who demonstrate professionalism and humour and respect.

    Cathryn
  • Clear communication without jargon. A friendly atmosphere across all staff levels. Acknowledgement that avoiding large legal costs is awesome.

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

    Richard
  • Objective and always to the point. Explanations were uncomplicated and coached in terms appropriate to the level of understanding of the client. Helpful in suggesting courses of action. No unnecessary delays.

    Neville
  • I found DDCS professional and accepted my accelerated timeline for which I am most appreciative. I had such an excellent experience I cannot think of anything to suggest you change in the way you deal with future cases. Simply, thank you for the excellent service!

    Paul
  • 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