Doug McKinstry is a Partner of Williams Graham Carman and leads the litigation team. He is one of the most experienced commercial and civil litigators in North Queensland. Doug has been practicing in the litigation and dispute resolution area for over 20 years, his experience extends from negotiation and mediation, through to trial representation. He became a Queensland Law Society Accredited Mediator in 2005. Doug and his team engage in strategic planning for the early resolution of commercial and other disputes and keeps up-to-date with changes in the law by regularly engaging in continuing legal education programs, conferences and Masterclasses. Specialist Skills Commercial Litigation Building and Construction Litigation Civil Litigation Dispute Resolution Estate Litigation Personal Injuries Insurance Litigation Coronial Inquests Workplace Health and Safety Prosecutions Environmental Protection Prosecutions Defamation Employment and Workplace Law Qualifications and Memberships Queensland Law Society Accredited Mediator, 2005 Solicitor of High Court of Australia, 1993 Solicitor of Queensland Supreme Court, 1988 Bachelor of Laws, Queensland University of Technology, 1987 Queensland Law Society, Member Housing Industry Association, Member Master Builders Association, Member Centre of Contemporary Art, Patron Cairns Regional Art Gallery, Member Cairns Surf Lifesaving Club, Member past President Brothers Hockey Club, Member Barron Trinity Rugby Club, Member Lords Taverners Cairns Branch, Member.

National Legal, located in Cairns City, is a reputable firm of solicitors and lawyers with an extensive range of legal expertise. Our dedicated team combines in-depth knowledge, professionalism and a client-centric approach to provide exceptional legal services. With a track record of delivering successful outcomes, we offer personalised advice and representation tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Trust National Legal for all your legal matters and let us navigate the complexities of the law with finesse and precision.

Welcome to QIFVLS Cairns Office, a renowned solicitors and lawyers' establishment situated in Portsmith. We are the Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service, offering free legal assistance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals impacted by family violence and sexual assault. Our culturally sensitive services encompass community education, legal rights clarification, court representation, and connections to supportive counselling. Trust our friendly team to assist you in areas like child protection, domestic and family violence, family law, victim assistance, witness support, and sexual assault victim support. Contact us today for legal aid and further information.

Welcome to QIFVLS Head Office, your trusted legal service in Portsmith. As Solicitors and Lawyers, we are here to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals affected by family violence and/or sexual assault. Our culturally appropriate approach includes explaining your legal rights, representing you in court, and connecting you to free counselling and support services. With expertise in Child Protection, Domestic and Family Violence, Family Law, and more, our friendly team is just a call away. Don't hesitate to reach out for legal support or further information.

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Rhiannon is an Associate of Williams Graham Carman. She works with Partner John Hayward within the Commercial Litigation team and the Insolvency and Debt Recovery team. Rhiannon has experience in all aspects of commercial litigation, with particular specialisation in the areas of insolvency and debt recovery. She achieves results quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively for all her clients. Her clients include bodies corporate, liquidators, bankruptcy trustees, commercial enterprises, small businesses and individuals. Rhiannon is a member of the Insolvency Practitioners Association and the International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation (Qld). She keeps up to date with changes in the law by regularly engaging in continuing legal education programs and masterclasses. She is an active board member of Youth Empowered Towards Independence (�YETI�) and Womens Centre Cairns. She is also regularly involved with the corporate sector and participates in the Australian Institute of Management, Cairns Business Women's Club, the Far North Queensland Law Association and the North Queensland Law Association. Specialist Skills Body Corporate Disputes Debt Recovery Civil and Commercial Litigation Personal Insolvency Corporate Insolvency Bankruptcy and Debt Agreements Liquidation, Voluntary Administration and Receivership Qualifications and Memberships Bachelor of Laws (Hons), James Cook University, 2009 Youth Empowered Towards Independence (�YETI�), Board Member Womens Centre Cairns, Board Member Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia, Associate Member Queensland Law Society, Member Far North Queensland Law Association, Member North Queensland Law Association, Member Cairns Business Women's Club, Member.

Thynne + Macartney Lawyers, a prestigious law firm based in Cairns City, specialises in providing expert legal services. With a team of highly skilled solicitors and lawyers, we offer comprehensive advice and representation in various legal matters. Our dedication to client satisfaction and our commitment to excellence set us apart in the legal industry. Trust Thynne + Macartney Lawyers to handle your legal needs with professionalism, integrity, and utmost care. Contact us today for a personalised consultation.

WGC Lawyers is a Cairns legal firm. We have a large legal team which allows us to cater to a variety of law fields. Our professional staff are experts and practice in only one area of law each, so we can give you comprehensive advice. The legal team at WGC Lawyers cater for individuals, as well as corporate and business groups. Some of our areas of practice include employee advice, litigation, wills and estates, business structures, franchising and insolvency. We can also provide construction legal advice for Cairns and the surrounding regions. If you require a mediator, we have the only Queensland Law Society accredited mediator in North Queensland. We are also accredited in Family Law. For expert Cairns law advice and representation, contact the team at WGC Lawyers. Our Lawyers cater to clients throughout Cairns, Palm Cove, Smithfield and Gordonvale.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd, is a community-based organisation.

At Astley Associates we provide a range of legal services to locals in Cairns. Our legal team is prepared to help you through a number of matters, including general legal and conveyancing services. It's easy to become overwhelmed when it comes to legal matters. We can help. Our Cairns lawyers offer sound legal advice to help provide the best possible outcome for each individual case. Our solicitors and lawyers in Cairns have experience in a range of legal fields. Call our team today to see how we can help you.

R J Beer is a local Cairns solicitor focused on providing expert legal advice and representation for most legal cases. We can assist with matters concerning criminal law, and wills and estate law. Whether you have found yourself in trouble with the law or require advice with your will, our solicitors in Cairns will assist you in helping you understand your rights and legal requirements. Our Cairns lawyer offers comprehensive legal advice and services to ensure you are well looked after both in and out of the courtroom. Book an appointment with R J Beer today.

We have experience in all criminal offences including unlawful homicide, corruption, robbery, burglary, receiving stolen goods, fraud, stealing, motor vehicle theft, wilful damage, graffiti, grievous bodily harm, serious assault, assault occasioning bodily harm, common assault, wounding, torture, stalking, breach of a domestic violence order, dangerous driving, kidnapping, deprivation of liberty, extortion, possessing tainted property, arson, possessing weapons and forgery. If you have been charged with any of these criminal offences or any other criminal offence you do not have to face it alone. We will provide you first class representation. The outcome of your Court case might be life changing, so give yourself the best possible chance with one of our criminal defence lawyers. We provide extensive advice on your rights, thoroughly prepare your court case and explain the procedures carefully so you understand what is happening. In Court we will defend your case fiercely and vigorously to maximise the best outcome. We regularly appear in the Magistrates Court, District Court, Supreme Court and Children's Courts of Queensland and can also represent you in disciplinary proceedings, breaches of probation, breaches of community service and breaches of suspended sentences. Are you facing drug charges? Supply, trafficking and possession? Worried about the likely penalty? You need the best aggressive and fearless representation available. Twenty years experience in fighting drug charges in the Supreme Court gives us the edge against the police and the DPP. If you've been charged with an offence involving the internet or possessing images on you computer you need expert advice. At Cairns Criminal Lawyers we have had significant success beating such charges. If you've been charged with a criminal or traffic offence you don't have to face it alone. The outcome of your Court case might be life changing, so give yourself the best possible chance with one of our traffic lawyers or criminal defence lawyers. We will advise you of your rights, get you ready for your Court appearance and explain the Court procedures so you understand what's happening. In Court we'll defend your case clearly and strongly to give you the best possible outcome. We regularly appear in all courts on Public Order offences - disorderly conduct, criminal intent, riot and affray, liquor and tobacco offences, offensive language, offensive behaviour, public nuisance, urinating in public, assault police, obstruct police and cruelty to animals. Worried about the likely penalty? Ready to get some expert legal advice? Contact us to talk to one of our criminal defence lawyers. Phone 0404 89 6122

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Commercial, Business and Property Law After a 15 year career in sales and finance, including commercial and residential finance brokering and small business finance management, Kim returned to study law at James Cook University, graduating with Honours in 2013, and becoming admitted to practice as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in February 2014. Kim was employed at the Office of The Director of Public Prosecutions before joining O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers in 2014. Kim is an intellectual property lawyer, with expertise in international intellectual property law and business needs. Kim works closely with Tom Stevens in intellectual property practice and undertakes matters in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the USA and many other countries. Kim has worked in most aspects of intellectual property and in all aspects of trade mark portfolio management, advice, licensing, opposition and litigation. The majority of Kim's practice centres on intellectual property matters, in addition to civil litigation, leasing and general commercial, business and property law. Kim is passionate about brand and creative development and protection, and her clients' experience, particularly maintaining and building long term relationships and finding modern, cost effective solutions for clients in a rapidly changing legal and technological landscape. Kim is undertaking further education, studying a Master of Intellectual Property Law at the University of Melbourne Law School. Kim is also community minded, having held a number of board positions including for charitable organisations, and Kim regularly undertakes pro bono work. work. International intellectual property Dispute resolution and civil ligitation General commercial law Searching and advisory Trade marks, domain names and business names Media and technology Marketing, advertising, social media & digital commerce Copyright, publication and designs Commericalisation, exploitation, licensing & assignments Disputes, infringement, enforcement, anti-counterfeiting, oppositions & litigation Competition, consumer law & passing off Confidential information, trade secrets, data, privacy, terms & defamation Franchising Corporate transactions, mergers & acquisitions Portfolio management Agency matters IP litigation, protection and advisory for a long-standing and internationally renowned rock band Portfolio management in over 40 countries for multinational clients, including advisory, licensing and assignments, and acting as attorney under powers of attorney IP appellate proceeding for a publicly listed company Advising with respect to sponsored links, synchronisation in the USA and digital platforms Defending trade mark infringement allegations by a multinational beverage brand Drafting software licencing agreements for use by Australian and overseas governments Obtaining a security for costs order against a plaintiff in Federal Court litigation involving allegations of copyright infringement and breaches of consumer law

At Edna Cuthbertson & Co we provide legal services. Our Cairns solicitors and lawyers support our clients with the most relevant and sound legal advice to ensure the best outcome possible for each case. Whether you need legal assistance for your family law case or if you are looking for someone to represent your best interests in a criminal matter, we can help with all of your legal needs. Our Cairns lawyers and solicitors can guide you through the legal process, and offer a range of client-based information about your individual case. We will make sure you understand the legal process as it happens. Call today to make an appointment with our lawyers in Cairns.

Devenish Law is a boutique commercial law firm providing pragmatic legal advice to business owners, property owners, government, body corporates, management rights holders, and indigenous organisations. Our focus goes beyond providing excellent legal advice. Devenish Law understand people and has a real-world approach to delivering coast effective, timely legal services. We are based in Cairns, Far North Queensland, although our clients are drawn from all over Australia.

John Eylander, Barrister (first call 10 January 2001) has assisted a broad range of clients, government, business, individuals and private organisations with Court and Tribunal representation, preparation and trial, mediation, alternative dispute resolution, case appraisals and other negotiations. His experience extends to hearings, trials and appeals before the State Courts, Federal Circuit Court and Family Court, Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Federal Court, Dust Diseases Tribunal, and various State Tribunals including the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. He is an approved mediator and has conducted mediations for more than 10 years. He was previously a mediator for the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal and Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal. John's experience includes formerly a Partner of a national Law Firm, Government Legal Officer, and legal auditor. For expert legal service in Cairns, contact Eylander, J - Barrister.

M Foley is your local Cairns solicitor. M Foley can help with your case, with strong experience in a range of legal matters including commercial law, building and construction law, insolvency and debt recovery. As a solicitor and lawyer in Cairns, M Foley understands local issues and legal processes. Whether you require some legal advice or more extensive services, M Foley can assist you. For legal advice in Cairns, see M Foley. Call today.

Hadley Family Law is a boutique law practice dealing exclusively with family law matters. As an advocate for legal education in the community, our Cairns based lawyers are here to guide you through the complex and emotive issues that often arise on relationship breakdown. We offer a fixed fee consultation at $385 inclusive of GST during which we are able to provide you with an outline of how best to approach your matter. Suzanne Hadley, an Accredited Family Law Specialist and acknowledged expert is compassionate about your unique situation and handle every case with care to help our clients gain the best result possible. Ms Sheetal Tiwari Senior Associate is an expert family lawyer with a background in assisting clients through difficult scenarios. Whether you are facing divorce/De Facto separation, or property settlement disputes, our dedicated team will walk you through each aspect of your case. We can also provide legal advice for prenuptial agreements, parenting arrangement, surrogacy and assisted conception and assistance with issues arising from domestic violence. Dealing with family breakdown issues can be extremely difficult, especially when these issues become a legal matter. Hadley Family Law is here to help you gain a better understanding of your legal situation and how best to get through it. Our Cairns divorce/de factor separation lawyers can assist you with disputes caused by relationship breakdowns, whether marital or de facto. Dealing exclusively in family law, you can be sure you've made the right choice with Hadley Family Law. For a specialist who cares about your situation, talk to Hadley Family Law in Cairns today. Our services cover all of the Cape York Peninsula area.

Harding Property Law specialise in providing practical legal services related to real estate for residential, commercial and rural property including conveyancing, off plan developments, projects and property development issues. Harding Property Law is dedicated to providing their clients with effective and efficient legal solutions to meet their real estate needs.

Hartley Whitla Lawyers, located in Cairns City, is a distinguished firm of solicitors and lawyers. Our expert team provides comprehensive legal services, tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. With a wealth of experience and a reputation for excellence, we strive to deliver outstanding results in all areas of law. Trust us to safeguard your interests and guide you through the complexities of the legal system. Contact us today for personalised and reliable legal advice.

At Holding Redlich, you won't just get legal advice. You'll get advice you can use, tailored to your needs, underpinned by the very best legal thinking and expert industry knowledge. We tackle projects with a commitment to excellence and business focus. An understanding of our clients' commercial issues coupled with impeccable application of the law brings results. Our people are connected to the communities in which they live and work, with strong political, commercial and cultural networks. Our clients often benefit from our connections. And above all else, we understand that our job is to look after our clients and their best interests. Integrity and trust are at the core of our relationships with them. This singular focus on our clients is a hallmark of the firm. Call Holding Redlich in Cairns today to discuss your needs.

Natasha was educated in Queensland and completed her Bachelor of Laws at James Cook University in Cairns. In 2016, she was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and began working for a local Cairns firm in residential conveyancing with a touch of commercial law and wills and estate planning. In 2017 Natasha commenced working for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service as a Criminal Defence Lawyer. During her position she travelled to remote communities in the Cape York Penninsula to deliver competent legal services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community. This experience has provided Natasha with an appreciation and better understanding of the diverse challenges and circumstances that impact upon different communities. In January 2021 Natasha joined the Criminal Law Division at O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers and continues to use her knowledge and experience to assist clients obtain a successful outcome.

Criminal Law Division - Director Educated in Townsville, Jacqui was one of the first law graduates from James Cook University in 1992. Jacqui was employed by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Townsville and subsequently Cairns in paralegal and office management roles for 10 years, before being admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in March 2003. Throughout her employment with the Director of Public Prosecutions Office, she gained valuable knowledge and experience of criminal law in the District and Supreme Courts of Queensland. Jacqui joined the Criminal Law Division following her admission to practice in 2003 and now focusses her practice on representing clients charged with serious criminal offences. Jacqui is also the managing director at O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers.

Civil litigation expert and Cairns lawyer Elaine Jesurasingham offers a variety of legal services. Her practice areas include commercial litigation, building and construction law, property and development litigation, employment and industrial relations (cases of discrimination, etc.) and defamation. Elaine will work with you through every stage of your specific case, offering practical advice without the legal jargon. From preparing the necessary documents, to providing counsel, Elaine is committed to securing the best outcome for your case. To find out how Elaine Jesurasingham can best help you with your specific case, be sure to call today.

In 1983, Anthony Lagois obtained his degree in law from the University of Sydney. He then relocated to Cairns where he has practised law ever since. Anthony practises in the area of commercial law including: Leasing of premises, selling or buying businesses, sale or purchase of residential/commercial premises (including vacant land) �off the plan� sales or purchases of apartments or land, wills, estates and powers of attorney, company law, share sale agreements, shareholder's agreements. Anthony's particular skills include: his ability to effectively communicate and to quickly grasp the issues involved in any particular transaction; his determination to work diligently to achieve a desired outcome and his willingness to �go the extra mile� for clients.