**ATTORNEYS IN
VANUATU**![](media/image1.png){width="0.8743055555555556in"
height="0.8736111111111111in"}

The American Embassy assumes no responsibility for the professional
ability or integrity of the persons or firms appearing on this list. The
names of attorneys, law firms, and brief description are listed in
alphabetical and regional order. The order in which this information
appear has no other significance.

The following guidelines may be helpful:

Contact several attorneys, brief describe the nature of the services you
desire, and find out the attorney's qualifications and experience. Ask
for a written schedule of fees charged for the services you need. Do not
turn over documents or funds until you are certain the attorney
understands your legal needs and will handle your case.

If you cannot afford an attorney, Public Solicitor, Mr. Hillary Toa may
be able to assist you. The telephone number is (678) 23450 and fax (678)
23451.

When dealing with your attorney find out how the attorney plans to
represent you. Ask specific questions and expect the attorney to explain
the legal process and the legal activities planned on your behalf, in a
language you understand. Have your attorney analyze your case and give
you the positive and negative aspects and probable outcome. Tell the
attorney every relevant fact needed to represent your interest.

Ask your attorney to keep you advised of the progress on your case
accordingly to a pre-established schedule. Request copies of all letters
and documents prepared on you behalf.

If the services of your attorney prove unsatisfactory or if require
additional attorneys you may call Mr. Julis Ozol the President of the
Vanuatu Law Society on Telephone (678) 26740; Fax (678) 26742

To obtain an attorney in the United States or in another country, check
The Lawyer's List website on
[www.thelawyerslist.net](http://www.thelawyerslist.net/) or at Text-Only
Guide to Martindate_Hubbell's site at
[www.martindale.com](http://www.martindale.com/)

**[Port Vila]{.underline}**

**HUDSON & SUGDEN**

First Floor, Lolam House, Lini Highway (in the main street, next to the
Post Officer and above the Adventure Centre); PO Box 7, Port Vila,
Vanuatu

Tel: (678) 22166/25144; Fax: (678) 24260; Email:
<hudcio@vanuatu.com.vu>; Wesbite:
[www.hudson.ecn.net.au](http://www.hudson.ecn.net.au/)

[Main fields of practice:]{.underline} Criminal, Business, Property,
Government, Courts and personal

[Firm Services:]{.underline} Translators, court reporter/stenographer
and notary

[Firm Members:]{.underline} D.N. Hudson and R.E. Sugden

[Languages:]{.underline} English and French

[Firm Associates:]{.underline} Marie-Noelle Ferrieux

NB: Firm represents number of private US clients

**RIDGWAY BLAKE LAWYERS**

Rue Emile Mercet (One block up the hill from the main Police Station,
Blue Building on the right); PO Box 1272, Port Vila, Vanuatu

Tel: (678) 27222; Fax: (678) 27223; Email: <vanlaw@ridgwayblake.com.vu>

[Main fields of practice:]{.underline} Commercial, Conveyance, Crime and
Family

[Firm Services:]{.underline} Translators, court reporter/stenographer
and notary (if requested)

[Firm Members:]{.underline} Garry Blake and Nigel Morrison

[Languages:]{.underline} English, French and Bislama (National language)

[Firm Associates:]{.underline} Jennifer La'au and Christina Thyna

**JURIS OZOLS & ASSOCIATES ATTORNEY**

First Floor, Anchor House, Lini Highway, Port Vila, Vanuatu; PO Box

Tel: (678) 26740; Fax: (678) 26742; Email: <ozols@vanuatu.com.vu>

[Main fields of practice:]{.underline} Commercial and Litigious work

[Firm Services:]{.underline} Translators and notary

[Languages:]{.underline} English, some French, Latvian and Bislama
(National language)