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 George Parker 
 
October 1, 2026
 
 
  
I cannot recommend Toby Tucker and SGM Legal highly enough.
I engaged Toby in early 2025, and throughout the time he has represented me I have found him exceptionally thorough, professional and straight to the point.

He explains things clearly, pays close attention to detail and has always made sure I understand what is happening and what the next steps are.

One of the things I have appreciated most is his communication.
Toby responds to emails remarkably quickly whenever he is able to, and even when he is extremely busy or in court, I have never felt forgotten or left wondering what is happening.

Just as importantly, Toby has a very empathetic and understanding side, which I think is an invaluable quality in a lawyer. Legal matters can be incredibly stressful, and there have been times when I haven't been feeling particularly positive or have been overwhelmed by everything that was happening.

Toby has understood that and has taken the time to reassure me, put things into perspective and help me understand where things stand.

I've always felt that he sees the person behind the legal matter, rather than simply treating me as another client or file.

Toby has also gone above and beyond on numerous occasions.
He genuinely puts the work in, thinks matters through carefully and looks for practical ways to help his clients.

Having a lawyer who combines professionalism and legal expertise with genuine understanding and compassion makes an enormous difference, and I feel very fortunate to have Toby representing me.

Interestingly, even before I engaged Toby, I had already heard very good things about SGM Legal. Another law firm had previously recommended SGM Legal to me in relation to a completely separate matter. Having now experienced their service myself, I can certainly understand why they came so highly recommended.

I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Toby Tucker, or the wonderful team at SGM Legal, to anyone looking for professional, responsive, dedicated and understanding legal representation.

Thank you, Toby, for all the work you have done and for consistently going that extra mile.

It is very much appreciated.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Terry Antoniou 
 
September 27, 2026
 
 
  
Knowledgeable, honest and efficient - highly recommended.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Winnie G 
 
September 22, 2026
 
 
  
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Nicholas at SGM Legal, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the experience.

I contacted Nicholas regarding a legal matter that I was genuinely concerned about, and from the very beginning he was incredibly kind, patient, professional and understanding. He answered all of my questions thoroughly and, even more importantly, went beyond what I had initially thought to ask, helping me understand the legal issues, my position and the options available to me.

I particularly appreciated how generous Nicholas was with his time during the initial consultation. He never made me feel rushed or pressured. Instead, he took the time to properly understand my circumstances and provided practical and thoughtful guidance that allowed me to better understand what I should consider before taking the next step.

That level of professionalism and genuine care made a very stressful situation feel much more manageable.

I am extremely satisfied with my experience with Nicholas and SGM Legal. When I decide to formally engage a lawyer to assist me in resolving my legal matter, Nicholas and SGM Legal will absolutely be my first point of contact.

I would highly recommend Nicholas and SGM Legal to anyone who needs legal advice or is dealing with a legal issue and wants to first have a proper conversation with an experienced professional, understand their legal position and explore their options before deciding how to proceed.

Thank you, Nicholas, for your time, kindness, patience and genuinely valuable advice. I am very grateful for your help and look forward to contacting you again when I am ready to take the next step.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Alex Cottrell 
 
May 6, 2026
 
 
  
We received great service from Nicholas Raso, who provided sound advice and was able to get across our situation very quickly. We utilised the free 15 minute consult and at no stage was he pushy for us to engage him beyond the first call. If we require further legal advice or representation for our property issue, we wouldn't hesitate coming back to SGM.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bruce K 
 
March 25, 2026
 
 
  
I'm exceedingly happy with SGM Legal after my matter settled late last year. Jules had notable foresight about the best way forward in a niche part of civil law. Toby's contribution was also significant. I especially liked my Statement of Claim (SOC) & how it all came together at the start. Their openness & communication were great. Other team members were attentive & cordial when they stepped in. SGM are a cut above & yet still grounded in all they did to help me achieve an outcome I could live with. My heartfelt sincere thanks, BK!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Angeline Surya 
 
February 9, 2026
 
 
  
I had a really positive experience working with Nicholas Raso at SGM Legal.

Nicholas was professional, clear, and very reassuring throughout what was a stressful tenancy and VCAT-related matter. He explained things in a straightforward way, was responsive, and gave practical advice that helped bring the situation to a clean resolution.

I really appreciated how calm and thorough he was, it made a big difference during an otherwise confusing process. I felt well supported and confident in the steps being taken.

Thank you again to Nicholas and SGM Legal for the help. I would happily recommend them.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bahran Gebreaemlak 
 
February 5, 2026
 
 
  
I highly recommend Sgm legal.

Sepcaily Georgia markle. Georgia helped me and my mother with vcat, probate, and also to perchase a property.

My mother and i were going through a every stressful and difficult time proir to this matter.

But Georgia stepped in and made sure every thing was going smooth according to our wishes. I will never hesitate to use sgm legal for a legal advise in the future.

Thank you so much Georgia and the team.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Marisa 
 
November 22, 2025
 
 
  
I highly recommend SGM legal.

In particular, Georgia who dealt with my divorce.
She was always calm & reasurring.
Georgia listened, advised accordingly and was thorough, attentive, empathetic, informative & completely professional.
Thank you Georgia.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Tania 
 
November 6, 2025
 
 
  
SGM Legal were absolutely fantastic to deal with in helping us manage our debt recovery and insurance claim. Toby answered all of our questions in a way we could understand and was efficient and prompt with his responses and advice. We believe we got the best outcome possible with SGM's help. We are so glad we followed another legal professional's advice to get SGM Legal's assistance with this matter due to them being the experts in debt recovery.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Ali Keshtiar 
 
September 25, 2025
 
 
  
Nicholas Raso has been incredible to work with. He gave us honest legal advice and went above and beyond to ensure we understood every step. Despite my ongoing questions, he was always patient, first taking the time to listen and understand the situation fully, then breaking things down in a very clear and easy-to-understand way.

What stood out most was his integrity — he was upfront in telling us that part of our case didn’t require his involvement and that it would actually be best to continue working with our current property managers, only engaging him further if things escalated in complexity. That kind of honesty is rare, and it really shows that Nichols puts his clients’ best interests first.

I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who is genuine, knowledgeable, and truly on your side. Honestly for the best possible results and to know you’re truly in the right hands for your situation and to get the best outcome I’d definitely reach out to him!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Peter Milburn 
 
August 4, 2025
 
 
  
I recently contacted SGM Legal, and from my first call I received  the most professional and caring advice , with support that resulted in representation at a residential VCAT hearing.

With very little notice Nicholas talked me through what documentation was necessary for him to prepare for the hearing, with only day's notice to the hearing he was attentive and prompt.

It was the first time I had to attend a VCAT hearing and it was extremely stressful, Nicholas' calm demeanor and knowledge of the laws and process helped me cope with the unfamiliar proceedings.

Once the proceeding started I soon realised that I would have failed from the get go, without Nicholas' expertise, as I did not understand the expectations of the legal nature of dates and documentation that was required to present at the hearing.

I could not recommend SGM Legal, and Nicholas any more highly.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Ben Pilkington 
 
June 4, 2025
 
 
  
Exceptional advice and service from Georgia, Jules and the broader team, very happy. Thank you.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 RG 1421 
 
June 4, 2025
 
 
  
Nicholas Raso (and the entire team at SGM Legal including Jules, Charlie and Parvani) is an amazing, hard working, dedicated, intelligent and patient lawyer who you can trust to take care of your legal matters. Nicholas has been supporting me with a complex tenancy matter involving a high conflict individual for many months now, throughout he has remained professional, calm and dedicated. Nicholas also has excellent knowledge of relevant laws and procedures in an array of legal areas. I cannot thank Nicholas and the entire team at SGM Legal for providing an amazing service to me during an incredibly difficult and horrible time. I will always be extremely thankful.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Nathan Op de Coul 
 
March 14, 2025
 
 
  
Loved the experience with Georgia, she was professional, polite, patience & understanding. Can highly recommend.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 J W 
 
September 10, 2024
 
 
  
Jools and Nicolas are extremely supportive and professional towards me and my son. Over  the past five years they have acted for us covering a range of different matters. In every  instance they have been faultless. We thank SGM Legal and highly recommended.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Donald Paterson 
 
September 4, 2024
 
 
  
Dealt with Nicholas Raso to resolve a Victorian residential tenancy dispute, as I live in Queensland.  Nicholas and SGM Legal achieved all the agreed objectives and within the price point set by SGM Legal.  By far the most positive experience I have every had with a legal practice in New Zealand or Australia.  Nicholas was outstanding, which shows SGM Legal empower their staff to provide excellent, client centric, service.
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 Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 50 reviews