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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(128)Google rating from 128 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Top rated4.8★ or higher from at least 50 Google reviews
Sarinas Legal provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+4 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Wills & EstatesFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Mundingburra, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(120)Google rating from 120 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Shine Lawyers provides legal services in Mundingburra, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Class Actions and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Personal Injury+7 moreClass Actions · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Product Liability · TPD & Superannuation Claims · Public Liability · Insurance Law & Disputes · Medical Negligence
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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(57)Google rating from 57 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Preston Law Cairns provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
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Townsville, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(50)Google rating from 50 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Top rated4.8★ or higher from at least 50 Google reviews
Purcell Taylor Lawyers provides legal services in Townsville, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Property & Conveyancing · TPD & Superannuation Claims · Criminal Law · Family Law · Personal Injury
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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(34)Google rating from 34 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Barram Family Law provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Parenting & Child Custody.
Family Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Parenting & Child Custody · Binding Financial Agreements · Military & Veterans Law · Divorce & Separation · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Domestic Violence & AVOsFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(23)Google rating from 23 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
wilson/ryan/grose Lawyers provides conveyancing services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Wills & Estates · Insolvency & Restructuring · Building & Construction
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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(11)Google rating from 11 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Dawson Family Law provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and Property & Conveyancing.
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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Crosby Brosnan & Creen provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Family Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Planning & Environment · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Divorce & Separation · Parenting & Child CustodyFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Crosby Brosnan & Creen provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Townsville Compensation Lawyers provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP and Medical Negligence.
Personal Injury+6 moreMotor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Medical Negligence · Property & Conveyancing · Partner & Family Visas · Professional Negligence · Workers CompensationNo win, no fee
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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
New on GoogleOnly 2 Google reviews so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Conrad Law provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Agribusiness & Rural Law.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Property & Conveyancing · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Planning & Environment · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Elder Law & Aged Care
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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
New on GoogleOnly 1 Google review so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Connolly Suthers Lawyers Townsville provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Commercial Property & Leasing.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Planning & Environment · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Wills & Estates · Family LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(392)Google rating from 392 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Connolly Suthers Lawyers Townsville provides legal services in Hyde Park, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Commercial Property & Leasing.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Planning & Environment · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Wills & Estates · Family Law
Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(168)Google rating from 168 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Malcomson Lawyers provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law · Criminal Law · Franchising · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Domestic Violence & AVOs
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(159)Google rating from 159 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Kahler Lawyers provides legal services in North Ward, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Mediation & Dispute ResolutionNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(29)Google rating from 29 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Benchmark Lawyers provides legal services in Aitkenvale, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Commercial Property & Leasing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(20)Google rating from 20 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
CLT Family Law provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
★★★★★★★★★★3.9(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Donnie Harris Law provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Employment Law · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Mediation & Dispute Resolution
New on GoogleOnly 2 Google reviews so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Crosby Brosnan & Creen provides legal services in Ayr, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
CLT Family Law provides legal services in Kirwan, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
CMC Lawyers provides legal services in Townsville, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Public Liability and Medical Negligence.
Personal Injury+7 morePublic Liability · Medical Negligence · TPD & Superannuation Claims · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Workers Compensation · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Partner & Family VisasNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
Legal Aid Queensland provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Coronial Inquests and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreCoronial Inquests · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Franchising · Traffic Offences · Drug Offences · Class Actions
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 Townsville & North Queensland
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 Townsville & North Queensland
Townsville, Bowen and Ayr are the listed centres for this North Queensland region. For an injury, employment or business matter, provide the relevant event date and any notices already received.
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 Townsville & North Queensland. 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.
03
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.
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Workers Compensation · Family Law · Employment Law · Building & Construction · Family Property Settlement
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No win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
