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A firm named for the land it practises in.

Terra Australis Legal was established to deliver accessible, high-quality legal services to individuals and businesses across Australia — with the seniority of a large firm and the directness of a small one.

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Who we are

Southern Land, plainly stated.

Our name comes from the Latin for the Southern Land — the name given to this continent long before anyone had mapped it. It reflects a deliberate connection to Australia and to the ordinary legal needs of the people who live here.

Based in Brisbane, our lawyers bring experience across criminal, family, domestic violence, employment and commercial litigation matters. We take instructions throughout Queensland and, where the jurisdiction allows, nationally.

Legal problems are stressful precisely because they are unfamiliar. So we start with the same three things every time: what has actually happened, what you want out of it, and what it will realistically take to get there.

You will work directly with an experienced solicitor — from the first phone call to the last invoice.

What we hold to

Five commitments, and we are happy to be held to them.

01

Integrity

Honest advice, including when the honest advice is that you will not win.

02

Client first

Your objectives set the strategy — not the file, not the fee.

03

Excellence

Prepared properly, every time. Preparation is most of advocacy.

04

Advocacy

We appear. From Magistrates Court mentions to Supreme Court hearings.

05

Compassion

Criminal, family and violence matters are hard. We treat them that way.

How we work

From first call to resolution.

No matter the practice area, the sequence is the same. You always know which step you are on.

STEP 1

The first conversation

Free, confidential and without obligation. We work out whether you need a lawyer at all, and if so, how urgently.

STEP 2

Scope and costs in writing

A costs agreement setting out exactly what we will do and what it will cost. Nothing starts before you have it.

STEP 3

Advice and strategy

Your position, the realistic range of outcomes, and the option we recommend — with the reasons, in plain English.

STEP 4

Negotiation or hearing

Most matters resolve by negotiation, mediation or conference. Where they do not, we are prepared to run it.

Credentials

Registered, insured, accountable.

Terra Australis Legal Pty Ltd is registered with the Queensland Law Society. Liability is limited by a scheme approved under professional standards legislation.

Areas of practice
Criminal Law Family Law Domestic & Family Violence Employment Law Civil Litigation Commercial Litigation Administrative Law Traffic Offences Debt Recovery Insolvency
Get in touch

Talk to a lawyer, not a call centre.

Tell us what has happened and we will tell you plainly where you stand, what it is likely to cost, and what the next step is.

Free call
1300 165 767
Post
PO Box 386, Kenmore QLD 4069