Michael Mapp

Senior Associate | Litigation

Michael is a valued member of our Litigation team and provides clear, strategic advice across a wide range of legal disputes. He is known for his thorough approach and determination to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.

Michael can assist with matters including:

  • Commercial litigation, including contract disputes and debt recovery

  • Building and construction disputes, including BIF Security of Payment claims and subcontractors’ charges

  • General litigation, including traffic and criminal law matters

  • Regulatory infringements and prosecutions involving WorkCover, local councils, Workplace Health and Safety, QBCC, and the Office of Fair Trading

  • Body corporate disputes

  • Australian Consumer Law matters, including motor vehicle disputes

  • Defamation

  • Land use and local government disputes

  • QCAT proceedings

Michael has achieved outstanding results for clients, including:

  • Recovering debts exceeding $200,000

  • Securing compensation for defective goods, including consequential loss

  • Recovering compensation for land nuisances and property devaluation

  • Obtaining full refunds for luxury vehicles with latent defects

  • Having criminal charges withdrawn pre-trial due to insufficient evidence

  • Resolving defamation matters with retractions, removal of content, and recovery of legal costs

  • Achieving favourable outcomes in body corporate and shareholder disputes

  • Helping clients save significantly by recommending timely settlements in litigation

Before joining McCarthy Durie Lawyers, Michael worked with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), where he was part of a team pursuing civil penalties through court action.

His commercial awareness, strong advocacy skills, and ability to resolve disputes efficiently make him a trusted advisor across all stages of litigation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Visual Arts – Griffith University

  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Queensland University of Technology

  • Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice – Queensland University of Technology

Memberships

  • Queensland Law Society

  • The Hills & District Chamber of Commerce

  • Trade Builders Buyer’s Group Supplier

  • Master Builders Association Queensland

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