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Our Expertise

Partners in your success

We offer expert, personalised legal services across Brisbane, the Redlands, and the Sunshine Coast with a client-focused approach. That's the MDL difference.

45+
Years of experience
9
Practice areas
3
Office locations
90,000+
Clients helped

Trusted Expertise

Specialist lawyers for every stage of life and business

At McCarthy Durie Lawyers, we've been providing expert legal services to individuals and businesses across Brisbane for more than four decades.

Unlike many firms, the lawyer you meet is the one who will personally manage your case from start to finish, ensuring you receive dedicated, cost-effective, and efficient representation every step of the way.

What We Do

Areas of Practice

Focused expertise across nine practice areas, so you always work with a lawyer who truly knows your area of law.

Building & Construction Law

We handle disputes involving defective work, payment issues, BCIPA claims, and contract disagreements, guiding you through to resolution.

BCIPA · Defects · Payment disputes

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Business & Commercial Law

Clear commercial advice so you can make confident business decisions. Contract drafting, business structuring, shareholder agreements, and commercial leasing.

Contracts · Structuring · Leasing

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Conveyancing

Whether it's your first home or a complex development, we make buying and selling property straightforward and stress-free.

Buying · Selling · Settlements

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Employment Law

Practical advice on workplace issues, unfair dismissal, contracts, and compliance for both employers and employees.

Unfair dismissal · Contracts · Compliance

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Family Law

We help you reach fair arrangements with as little conflict as possible. Separation, property settlements, parenting, and financial agreements.

Separation · Parenting · Settlements

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Litigation

When disputes arise, we focus on the most practical path to get you the best result, whether through negotiation, mediation, or court.

Disputes · Mediation · Court

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Mortgages & Securities

Trusted by Australia's largest mortgage funds. Expert mortgage processing, security documentation, and debt recovery with same-day turnaround.

Mortgage funds · Securities · Debt recovery

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Property Law

Expert guidance on property transactions, development, leasing, and disputes. We handle every detail so you can focus on what comes next.

Transactions · Development · Leasing

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Wills & Estates

Put the right plans in place now so your family is looked after later. Wills, Powers of Attorney, estate planning, probate, and estate disputes.

Wills · Probate · Powers of Attorney

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Our Process

How we work with you

A straightforward, transparent process designed to get you the best result with as little stress as possible.

01

You tell us what's going on

We listen carefully to understand your situation, goals, and concerns before offering any advice.

02

We map out your options

You'll receive a clear breakdown of your legal position, possible paths, and realistic outcomes.

03

Your lawyer handles it personally

The lawyer you meet is the lawyer who runs your matter. No hand-offs, no surprises.

04

We drive it to resolution

We stay focused on the best result, keeping you informed at every stage until the matter is resolved.

Not sure which area fits?

Legal issues don't always fit neatly into one category. That's okay. Call us and we'll point you to the right lawyer straight away. No obligation, no run-around.

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Get in Touch

Ready to talk through your situation?

You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out. We'll listen, explain your options clearly, and help you decide on the best path forward.

No obligation conversation · We'll tell you honestly if we can help · Speak directly with a lawyer