★★★★★★★★★★4.9(55)Google rating from 55 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Top rated4.8★ or higher from at least 50 Google reviews
Brian Shepherdson Solicitor provides legal services in Bundall, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Partner & Family Visas and Wills & Estates.
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★★★★★★★★★★4.5(54)Google rating from 54 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Radcliff Taylor Lawyers provides legal services in Robina, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Corporate Law & M&A · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(46)Google rating from 46 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Davoren Associates provides legal services in Surfers Paradise, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Drink & Drug Driving · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Business & Commercial Law · Commercial Litigation · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(30)Google rating from 30 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Legal Advice Unlocked provides legal services in Surfers Paradise, QLD. Listed practice areas include Education Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Education Law+4 moreCommercial Litigation · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Employment Law · Business & Commercial Law
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(17)Google rating from 17 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Bridges Family Law Specialists provides legal services in Varsity Lakes, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and Parenting & Child Custody.
Family Law+7 moreDivorce & Separation · Parenting & Child Custody · Property & Conveyancing · Binding Financial Agreements · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Partner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(16)Google rating from 16 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Mortimore and Associates Solicitors provides legal services in Bundall, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Commercial Property & Leasing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+4 moreCommercial Property & Leasing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(14)Google rating from 14 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Carew Lawyers provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Business & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Commercial LitigationNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
ROC Legal provides legal services in Robina, QLD. Listed practice areas include Contested Wills & Family Provision, Personal Injury and Probate & Estate Administration.
Contested Wills & Family Provision+7 morePersonal Injury · Probate & Estate Administration · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Public Liability · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Partner & Family VisasNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consult
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(11)Google rating from 11 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
JHL Conveyancing provides legal services in NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Insolvency & Restructuring · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Commercial Litigation
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(11)Google rating from 11 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Kroesen & Co. Lawyers provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
New on GoogleOnly 1 Google review so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Brereton Lawyers provides legal services in Robina, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
Brisbane Elder Law provides legal services in Surfers Paradise, QLD. Listed practice areas include Elder Law & Aged Care, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Elder Law & Aged Care+7 moreWills & Estates · Family Law · Retirement Villages & Aged Care Contracts · Contested Wills & Family Provision · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Planning & Environment
Canungra Law provides legal services in Canungra, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Probate & Estate Administration.
CE Corporate Lawyers provides legal services in Robina, QLD. Listed practice areas include Corporate Law & M&A, Banking & Finance and Business & Commercial Law.
Corporate Law & M&A+4 moreBanking & Finance · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Partner & Family Visas
Christopher Garlick Barrister provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Tax Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
Tax Law+2 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
Daylight Law Pty Ltd provides legal services in Robina, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Business & Commercial Law.
Criminal Law+3 morePersonal Injury · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
Mackie Legal provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Planning & Environment.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Planning & Environment · Property & Conveyancing · Commercial Litigation · Wills & Estates · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Partner & Family Visas
Mahoney Lawyers provides legal services in Varsity Lakes, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Intellectual Property & Trade Marks and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreIntellectual Property & Trade Marks · Business & Commercial Law · Insolvency & Restructuring · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Franchising · Strata & Body Corporate · Planning & Environment
Reaburn Solicitors provides legal services in Burleigh Heads, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Family Law and Property & Conveyancing.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreFamily Law · Property & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Divorce & Separation · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Commercial Property & Leasing2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: french
Most disputes settle before trial. A litigation lawyer's first job is to tell you honestly how strong your case is and what it will cost to pursue, then find the fastest route to a good outcome, whether that's a letter, a mediation or proceedings. Smaller claims are often handled in local courts or state tribunals where costs are lower. For larger matters, ask about the likely cost of each stage and the risk of paying the other side's costs if you lose.
Why disputes matters
Unresolved disputes drain time, money and relationships. A clear strategy controls cost and risk.
The Australian context
Civil disputes are heard in state and federal courts and tribunals, with a strong emphasis on mediation and early resolution.
Understand the next step
A practical guide to disputes & litigation in Gold Coast
Choosing the right kind of assistance
A demand, unpaid account, insurance decision or disagreement over professional work can require different strategies. Identify the outcome sought and supporting evidence. The amount involved, other party’s position and cost of pursuing the matter all affect a proportionate approach.
Working with a firm in Gold Coast
Southport, Surfers Paradise, Robina and Coolangatta offer different starting points for a Gold Coast search. A matter involving Tweed Heads or a NSW asset should be identified as cross-border from the first enquiry.
For disputes & litigation, ask which parts of the work the firm handles itself and whether it has relevant QLD experience. Let the lawyer know if a property, employer, other party or existing proceeding is outside Gold Coast. Your home address alone does not determine the applicable process.
How the engagement may progress
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Prepare a chronology, agreement or policy, important communications and a calculation of any claimed amount. Distinguish firsthand facts from assumptions.
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Discuss negotiation, a complaint scheme, mediation, a tribunal or court. Ask which options are available for this particular matter.
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Agree on a first step and a point to reassess progress and cost. Before settling, understand what claims would be released and how obligations would be recorded.
Fees and the scope of work
Request stages for advice, correspondence, negotiations and proceedings. Discuss filing, expert and barrister costs and any potential liability for another party’s costs.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Provide every demand, decision and court document with its date. Do not assume informal negotiations suspend a response or filing deadline.
Questions to ask a disputes & litigation adviser
What evidence would change the assessment?
Is a complaint or dispute-resolution scheme available?
What are the practical costs and risks if agreement is not reached?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How much does going to court cost?
It depends on the court, the complexity and how far the matter goes. Ask for a written estimate for each stage, and remember that the losing party often pays part of the winner's costs.
Can I sue for defamation?
Possibly, if a publication identified you and caused or is likely to cause serious harm to your reputation. There are defences and strict time limits, usually one year from publication.
My insurer rejected my claim. What now?
Ask for the reasons in writing and use the insurer's internal complaints process. You can then take the dispute to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, which is free, or get legal advice on court action.
