Our Expertise
We offer expert, personalised legal services across Brisbane, the Redlands, and the Sunshine Coast with a client-focused approach. That's the MDL difference.
Trusted Expertise
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
Focused expertise across nine practice areas, so you always work with a lawyer who truly knows your area of law.
We handle disputes involving defective work, payment issues, BCIPA claims, and contract disagreements, guiding you through to resolution.
BCIPA · Defects · Payment disputes
Learn moreClear commercial advice so you can make confident business decisions. Contract drafting, business structuring, shareholder agreements, and commercial leasing.
Contracts · Structuring · Leasing
Learn moreWhether it's your first home or a complex development, we make buying and selling property straightforward and stress-free.
Buying · Selling · Settlements
Learn morePractical advice on workplace issues, unfair dismissal, contracts, and compliance for both employers and employees.
Unfair dismissal · Contracts · Compliance
Learn moreWe help you reach fair arrangements with as little conflict as possible. Separation, property settlements, parenting, and financial agreements.
Separation · Parenting · Settlements
Learn moreWhen disputes arise, we focus on the most practical path to get you the best result, whether through negotiation, mediation, or court.
Disputes · Mediation · Court
Learn moreTrusted by Australia's largest mortgage funds. Expert mortgage processing, security documentation, and debt recovery with same-day turnaround.
Mortgage funds · Securities · Debt recovery
Learn moreExpert guidance on property transactions, development, leasing, and disputes. We handle every detail so you can focus on what comes next.
Transactions · Development · Leasing
Learn morePut 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
Learn moreOur Process
A straightforward, transparent process designed to get you the best result with as little stress as possible.
We listen carefully to understand your situation, goals, and concerns before offering any advice.
You'll receive a clear breakdown of your legal position, possible paths, and realistic outcomes.
The lawyer you meet is the lawyer who runs your matter. No hand-offs, no surprises.
We stay focused on the best result, keeping you informed at every stage until the matter is resolved.
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.
Get in Touch
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.