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

  • My matter was dealt with in a most professional and friendly manner. I was given clear explanations, courtesy, the lawyers were always on time for my appointments and they were always able to listen to me and interpret my requests to put into a legal framework. Thanks for your help, guidance and understanding.

    Howard
  • I liked the clarity of explanations and prompt handling of my matter. I found your website very helpful; it contains excellent information about DDCS and the services you provide.

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

    Jillian
  • Thank you for all of your hard work, professionalism and kindness during one of the toughest periods of my life. Your determination to get a fair result for me was outstanding and as a result I have been able to move forward in my life in leaps and bounds.

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

    Quentin
  • All – Just a quick note to express my thanks for your patience, indulgence and perseverance on my behalf. I would like to say I enjoyed it but that would be a small fib, however, what I did enjoy was your collective support and advocacy on my behalf and I very much appreciated that, so thanks one and all and good luck and good health to you all.

    Tim