queensland

Domestic violence lawyer sent ‘emotionally abusive’ letter to client’s partner

A Queensland lawyer who specialises in family and domestic violence has been reprimanded for sending a letter with...

28 July 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Commercial lawyer launches founder-focused boutique firm

Drawing on more than 13 years of experience, a commercial lawyer has launched a new boutique practice designed to help...

23 July 2026

By Grace Robbie

Strike-off recommended for lawyer who abandoned clients, left firm a ‘mess’

A Queensland lawyer accused of abandoning his practice and clients, which left some unable to access their own money,...

20 July 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Creevey Horrell strengthens regional footprint with key appointment

Queensland-based Creevey Horrell Lawyers is continuing to expand its regional footprint, welcoming a new lawyer to its...

20 July 2026

By Grace Robbie

The legal and practical considerations of funding medicinal cannabis in compensation insurance

In penning this piece, my intention is not to advocate for or against medicinal cannabis. However, it is a legal form...

16 July 2026

By Greg Spinda

Catton & Tondelstrand expands Qld footprint with second office

A Sunshine Coast-based family law firm has expanded its Queensland footprint with the opening of a second office.

09 July 2026

By Grace Robbie

Tribunal exposes ‘wrong-headed thinking’ behind Qld director’s conflict of interest

A disciplined solicitor and the Legal Services Commissioner will have to explain why they think a $5,000 fine is...

07 July 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Strike-off recommended for Qld lawyer who stole $1m from family

A Queensland solicitor jailed for the $1,000,000 theft from a family business has been recommended for removal from the...

19 June 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Butler McDermott elevates estates lawyer to director

Queensland-based Butler McDermott Lawyers has strengthened its leadership team by promoting one of its estate lawyers...

17 June 2026

By Grace Robbie

Supervision blunder ends in discipline for Qld director

A Queensland firm director engaged in unsatisfactory professional conduct by her failure to appropriately manage a...

03 June 2026

By Naomi Neilson