Lewis + Crane

Lewis + Crane Pty Ltd has over 40 years of experience serving the Coffs Harbour area. The firm acts for the second and third generation of its original clients. Karen leads the Conveyancing department and is a member of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers (NSW Division) and is PEXA certified. Paul Crane has been a practising solicitor in Coffs Harbour for over 40 years. Paul Crane holds a Bachelor of Laws from Sydney University and a Bachelor of Commerce from James Cook University.

Paul Crane is a trained mediator and probity advisor, and is a member of the NSW Law Society and the Institute of Public Administration Australia (NSW division). Karen completed an Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) from Southern Cross University and is a Certified Practicing Conveyancer. Karen recently completed a Bachelor of Laws and Business. Karen commenced at Crane Law in 2016 as a Conveyancing Paralegal. Karen now operates within Lewis + Crane Pty Ltd in collaboration with Paul Crane. The firm provides conveyancing services in Coffs Harbour.

Property transactions in Coffs Harbour are handled with a level of care that reviewers return to repeatedly, whether buying a first home, selling an existing one or managing an extended settlement with variations. Karen Lewis is named often and consistently, described as professional, knowledgeable and approachable, with a patience that first-time buyers in particular value. Customers writing about their orders describe clear and timely communication before and after settlement, and a number note that the process felt effortless because the work happened quietly in the background.

Trisha also receives praise for helping make a stressful sale manageable, coordinating with real estate agents, financial institutions, other solicitors and the council. The practice is repeatedly chosen for conveyancing on both purchases and sales, and reviewers mention that they have returned for a second or third matter or intend to do so. Accuracy of advice, punctuality and attention to detail come up often, alongside a personal, small-team manner that customers find supportive during difficult transactions. Work includes domestic conveyancing, property sales and purchases and general legal matters, with the firm described as a dependable point of contact for ongoing needs.