"Hi Papalii ... Thanks for your excellent work.  Kind Regards ..."

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" I am a property investor and have dealt with several lawyers over the years. I was pleased to connect with Papalii as her service is excellent. I was looking to form a long term mutually beneficial relationship with a lawyer and I'm happy this has now happened. I appreciated being kept informed throughout the purchase process. She quickly sorted out problems that arose with the vendor. This was the 1st time I've viewed e-dealing too. There are great cost savings in the disbursements. Her fees were reasonable and I have recommended her to friends and family requiring conveyancing services. I will definitely be using her in the future."

Papalii is always careful in researching the law relevant to the case in hand

Papalii is careful to ensure that her clients are fully informed about their options and their prospects of success

Papalii is well aware of her responsibilities as counsel and duty to the Court and relationship with other counsel

Papalii keeps her clients well informed

Papaliis Samoan background provides her with insight into the cultural needs of clients

Papalii endeavours to keep abreast of the law by attending seminars and reading the Law Society publications

“Papalii has a well developed knowledge of the law”

“Papalii takes full instructions and provides advice including options for her clients to consider”

“Papalii presents herself and cases in a written form extremely well. I have observed her cross examination and giving closing submissions which are competent.”

“Papalii’s files are well organised. She corresponds in writing as well as verbally with clients”

“Papalii has well developed links with Samoan and Pacifica communities. She has worked at the Law Centre and within the Porirua Community for a number of years.”

“I have found Papalii receptive to advice and information about her work. She also keeps herself up to date with developing legal precedents.”

Papalii “is a staunch advocate for her clients and attends to detail when preparing for cases”

She “is thorough in her research and analysis of legal problems”

She “has excellent written communication skills and is a fluent Samoan Speaker”

“Integrity /Honesty Unquestioned, ethical conduct at all times I have seen her”

“Conducts herself with quiet confidence complies with expected etiquette”

“Has a lively intellect, knows the law”

“Excellent oral skills can make proper written submissions”

“A pleasant woman who has no difficulty interacting with colleagues and court staff. Her linguistic ability and cultural awareness are outstanding and clients seek her out”

“I am a Tenancy Tribunal Adjudicator (part time). She has appeared before me in an important case,
acting for the tenant. There was more than one appearance… Professional judgement… Sound. She took the points which she properly could. She made concessions when she needed to. She did not needlessly or make clearly untenable submissions. … I have no reason to doubt her honesty, integrity/ethical conduct. She displayed all the proper qualities in her appearances before me.” … She had a good grasp of a difficult case. She analysed it well and prepared good written submissions… She speaks well. She has good English. She makes herself understood and responded to my questions well… Besides the Court/Tribunal advocacy referred to above, I have dealt with her in my capacity as a barrister in a Deportation Review Tribunal appeal to the High Court, in which I found her input sound and helpful.”

“Professional Judgment .. . Good – did research on ACC cases for me… Honest/Integrity/Ethical conduct Good – very trustworthy … Analytical Skills and Problem Solving … Good – could generally see the issues in the difficult ACC cases she researched for me … Communication skills …good written … is very pleasant”