Johnston Withers

Our news and ideas.

Our lawyers and conveyancers love keeping our community updated with the latest news, and sharing their views and ideas.

Read about crucial legislation changes, discover life behind-the-scenes at Johnston Withers, learn more about what we do, and read about our landmark wins.

Read our news and ideas by:

Accident claims
Compensation
Motor vehicle accident

Your guide to car accident injury claims

Been involved in a car accident? This guide will teach you everything you need to know about car accident injury claims.

Estates
Wills

Your guide to will and estate planning

Here’s everything you need to know about will and estate planning, from what a will is to grounds for contesting a will.

Self-Driving Cars and Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries

As specialist motor vehicle injury claims lawyers we often wonder how the law will deal with technological advancements, and especially the growth of artificial intelligence.

How to handle a breach of a commercial lease

Seeking the help of commercial property lawyers is an important step in handling any breach of a commercial lease. We’ve written this guide to help landlords understand their rights and obligations when it comes to how to evict a commercial tenant or deal with tenant rent defaults.

Farm Debt Mediation

The South Australian Parliament passed the Farm Debt Mediation Act (‘the Act’) in late 2018 in order to provide a mechanism for ‘the efficient and equitable resolution of farm debt disputes’.

6 things farmers should know about solar & wind farm lease agreements

Renewable energy projects can be low-stress revenue streams for farmers to earn regular income through good years and bad ones. To make the decision process easier, we’ve spelled out what farmers need to know before signing a solar or wind farm lease agreement.

Distraining Goods for Unpaid Rent in Commercial Leases

Under a commercial lease, a landlord has a right to distrain goods in premises for outstanding rent. This right entitles a landlord (or a person lawfully authorised by the landlord) to enter the premises, seize goods on the premises and to sell them by public auction for the best price that can be obtained in order to satisfy any outstanding rent due to the landlord. The procedure is governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1936.

Time Limits for Asbestos Claims

It is important that people seeking compensation for asbestos related diseases in South Australia be aware that strict time limits can apply to claims and that failure to comply with these time limits can cause significant prejudice to a claimant’s right to obtain compensation.

WorkCover lump-sum compensation payments for injuries at work

Have you been injured at work, and not sure if you can get a permanent impairment payout? Save yourself hours of stress and research and talk to us.

A win for a native title claim for the Adnyamathanha People of the Flinders Ranges

Richard Bradshaw and Graham Harbord are proud to have represented the Adnyamathanha People of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia for over 20 years in relation to their Native Title Claim.

Parenting Arrangements Over the Holidays

Johnston Withers Family Lawyers have experience in creating Parenting Plans and Consent Orders as well as negotiating arrangements. We are also able to represent you in the Family Courts should that be necessary.