Brisbane Lawyers in Fortitude Valley

The office is on Level 1, Jubilee Place, 470 St Pauls Terrace, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, about 1.5 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD. Fortitude Valley station is within walking distance, and all suburban train lines that run through the city stop there. Translink buses also run through Fortitude Valley. If you are driving, on-street parking in the area is generally metered and time-limited and there are commercial car parks nearby, so allow a little extra time. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

It depends on the type of matter and the amount involved. The Magistrates Court hears most criminal charges, domestic violence order applications and civil claims up to $150,000. The District Court hears more serious criminal matters and civil claims between $150,000 and $750,000, and the Supreme Court hears the most serious crimes and claims above $750,000. In Brisbane all three sit in the George Street legal precinct. QCAT deals with minor civil disputes up to $25,000 and with tenancy, building and consumer disputes. Family law parenting and property cases are heard in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia at 119 North Quay.

In Queensland a protection order is called a domestic violence order, or DVO. Under the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, the Magistrates Court can make a temporary protection order to give short-term protection and a final protection order after the application is decided. Police can also issue a police protection notice and apply for an order on a person's behalf. A DVO is a civil order, but breaching it is a criminal offence. Whether you need protection or have been named as the respondent to an application, try to get advice before the first court date.

Since 1 August 2025, the Property Law Act 2023 has required most sellers of Queensland land to give the buyer a seller disclosure statement and prescribed certificates before the contract is signed. If that is not done properly, the buyer may be able to terminate the contract before settlement. Buyers of residential property generally have a cooling-off period of five business days, and a buyer who terminates during it may forfeit 0.25 per cent of the purchase price. There is no cooling-off period at auction. Transfer duty is paid to the Queensland Revenue Office. Having the contract and disclosure documents reviewed before you sign can help you avoid expensive surprises.

For most residential tenancy disputes, the first step is the free dispute resolution service run by the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA). If the dispute is not resolved, or the matter is urgent, an application can be made to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008. Complaints about defective or incomplete home building work generally go to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) first, and the dispute can then go to QCAT. QCAT is less formal than a court, but its orders are legally binding.

If you believe you were not adequately provided for in a will, you may be able to make a family provision application under Part 4 of the Succession Act 1981. The time limits in Queensland are short. You should give the executor written notice of your intended claim within six months of the date of death, and the application generally must be filed in court within nine months of the date of death. Only a spouse, child or dependant of the person who died can apply. Because estates can be distributed once those periods pass, seek advice as soon as you have concerns.

Yes. People contact the Brisbane office from across greater Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and regional Queensland. Many matters, including conveyancing, wills, commercial advice and much of the preparation for a court matter, can be handled by phone, email and video call, with documents signed electronically where the law allows it. If your matter is governed by Victorian or New South Wales law, our Melbourne and Sydney offices can assist.