Gary is a high-performing Family Lawyer with over 37 years’ experience, and he is no stranger to the practice of law in Townsville or the Burdekin region, where he grew up and commenced his extensive legal career.

In addition to being highly skilled in family law, Gary has developed multiple skills over a wide area of often related fields of law (detailed below). Gary will fight with determination to get life-changing outcomes for his clients. He excelled in his studies, obtaining an Honours Degree in Law from the Queensland University of Technology.

Gary has been praised for his ability to coordinate the delivery of relevant legal strategies and goals, and for his high level of commitment in providing quality legal advice and services to achieve those goals. Gary always endeavours to exceed client expectations on the advice and services that he delivers. He takes personal responsibility for the completion of all necessary legal services, and commits energy and drive to see that goals are reached. Gary has a flexible approach to problem solving and is open and willing to try new ideas to find solutions.

On the weekends Gary will either be found down the creek in his tinnie “Mudskipper”, or watching the weather, and exploring the abundant nature, in all its forms, that North Queensland has to offer.

He practices primarily in Family Law, but also in:

• Domestic Violence matters,
• Wills and Trusts,
• Civil Litigation,
• Commercial law and Litigation,
• Estate Planning,
• Prenuptial Agreements,
• Criminal Law,
• Insurance Claims/disputes,
• Consumer Protection,
• Mental health, addiction and capacity issues affecting children’s welfare and impacting property settlements,
• Defamation,
• Anti-discrimination,
• Body corporate advice, and
• Alternative dispute resolution.