Let's Talk Law with Treadwell Gordon: Dealing with lawyers 101 28 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM 5 minutes to read Lisa Douglas is a principal at Treadwell Gordon. Whanganui Chronicle Brought to you by Treadwell Gordon Bad lawyer jokes have been around since time immemorial. On the whole though, and certainly in New Zealand, the reality is a far cry from the jokes, and the experience for clients who deal with us should generally be a positive one. When you engage a lawyer in relation to any legal matter, you are asking for help. The focus here is how to ensure that you get the very best help you can as a client, in the most effective, cost-efficient manner.