15 best public liability lawyers in Queensland (2026)
On our October 2026 scoring, the best public liability lawyers in Queensland are Maurice Blackburn, Travis Schultz & Partners and McInnes Wilson Lawyers. We score all 116 firms on the same public records, not case results. Of these, 31 have a QLS Accredited Specialist and 24 appear in Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026. No firm pays to rank.
Written and fact-checked by Marshall Fenech, Editor. Firm facts checked 20 October 2026. How we rank firms.
At a glance
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Firms ranked, top 15 listed |
116 |
|---|---|
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With a QLS Accredited Specialist |
31 |
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In Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026 |
24 |
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Highest score |
97/100 |
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Average Google rating(101 rated) |
4.8★ |
Facts checked 20 Oct 2026.
The 15 best public liability lawyers in Queensland, ranked
1 Maurice Blackburn
97/100Regional and remote Queensland access. 16 QLD offices including Mackay, Gladstone and Gympie, plus Mount Isa by appointment.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Maurice Blackburn scores 97
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Michelle James + 4 more | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – public liability | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 4.7★ (373 reviews) | 17/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 8 of 8 | 10/10 |
| Queensland office network | 10 regions | 10/10 |
2 Travis Schultz & Partners
92/100Capped fees. The firm publishes a ceiling of one-third of the net settlement and names eight QLS Accredited Specialists.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Travis Schultz & Partners scores 92
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Travis Schultz, Trent Johnson, Greg Spinda, Beth Rolton, Hugh Powell, Nickelle Morris, Amanda Gilmour, Michael Callow | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – public liability | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 5.0★ (320 reviews) | 19/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 5 of 8 | 6/10 |
| Queensland office network | 4 regions | 7/10 |
3 McInnes Wilson Lawyers
90/100Claimants wanting a large full-service firm. Brisbane compensation team with published average fees of 30% and no uplift fee.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How McInnes Wilson Lawyers scores 90
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Terry McCormick | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – public liability | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 4.7★ (129 reviews) | 16/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 2 regions | 5/10 |
4 Shine Lawyers
86/100Statewide office coverage. 25 Queensland locations listed, from Cairns and Townsville to Toowoomba and the Gold Coast.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How Shine Lawyers scores 86
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Jodie Willey | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – public liability | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.5★ (195 reviews) | 15/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 9 regions | 10/10 |
5 Kare Lawyers
85/100Doyle's 'Leading' tier plaintiff firm for motor vehicle, work injury and public liability claims (2025–2026)
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Kare Lawyers scores 85
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Kate Avery | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – public liability | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 4.9★ (31 reviews) | 16/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 5 of 8 | 6/10 |
| Queensland office network | 1 region | 3/10 |
6 Turner Freeman Lawyers
85/100Asbestos and dust disease claims. In Doyle's 2026 'Leading' tier for Queensland plaintiff dust diseases, alongside work injury.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How Turner Freeman Lawyers scores 85
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Harry Dignan | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – public liability | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.6★ (77 reviews) | 14/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 5 regions | 10/10 |
7 Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers
84/100Brisbane northside claims handled by two QLS Accredited Specialists, with Doyle's 'Leading' MVA firm ranking 2025–26
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers scores 84
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Christopher + 1 more | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – public liability | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 5.0★ (142 reviews) | 18/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 2 regions | 5/10 |
Gold Coast and Brisbane claims run mostly online. Offices in Surfers Paradise and Woolloongabba, with personal injury and TPD claims under one firm.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
View profile The Personal Injury Lawyers (TPIL Lawyers) Compare
How The Personal Injury Lawyers (TPIL Lawyers) scores 83
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Greg Lauritsen | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – public liability | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.9★ (180 reviews) | 18/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 6 of 8 | 8/10 |
| Queensland office network | 2 regions | 5/10 |
9 vbr Lawyers
82/100Asbestos and silica dust disease claims. Doyle's 2026 'Leading' QLD asbestos firm, with a 30% professional fee cap.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How vbr Lawyers scores 82
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | John Vandeleur | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – public liability | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.9★ (48 reviews) | 16/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 2 regions | 5/10 |
10 East Coast Injury Lawyers
82/100Personal injury claims led by three QLS Accredited Specialists, with a 30% fee cap and no uplift fee
- Has QLS Specialist
- 6 of 8 claim types
How East Coast Injury Lawyers scores 82
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Sean Delpopolo, Helen Ashton, Prue Prescott | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – public liability | Listed in other areas only | 6/20 |
| Google rating | 4.9★ (161 reviews) | 18/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 6 of 8 | 8/10 |
| Queensland office network | 6 regions | 10/10 |
11 MurphySchmidt Solicitors
81/100Referral-based Brisbane boutique with four QLS Accredited Specialists and fixed fees with no uplift
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How MurphySchmidt Solicitors scores 81
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Tricia | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – public liability | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 4.3★ (24 reviews) | 10/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 6 of 8 | 8/10 |
| Queensland office network | 1 region | 3/10 |
12 Littles Lawyers
80/100Multilingual compensation team. Services offered in more than sixteen languages, with Brisbane and Gold Coast offices.
- Has QLS Specialist
- 7 of 8 claim types
How Littles Lawyers scores 80
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Sugath Wijedoru | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – public liability | Listed in other areas only | 6/20 |
| Google rating | 5.0★ (588 reviews) | 20/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 2 regions | 5/10 |
13 Splatt Lawyers
80/100Statewide office network, with ten listed Queensland locations from Cairns to Southport
- Has QLS Specialist
- 5 of 8 claim types
How Splatt Lawyers scores 80
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Kerry Splatt | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – public liability | Listed in other areas only | 6/20 |
| Google rating | 4.8★ (295 reviews) | 18/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 5 of 8 | 6/10 |
| Queensland office network | 7 regions | 10/10 |
14 Rogalski Lawyers
76/100Dust disease claimants. Asbestos, mesothelioma and silica disease claims, plus mould exposure, from a Brisbane compensation-only firm.
- Has QLS Specialist
- 7 of 8 claim types
How Rogalski Lawyers scores 76
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Martin Rogalski | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – public liability | Listed in other areas only | 6/20 |
| Google rating | 5.0★ (85 reviews) | 18/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 1 region | 3/10 |
15 Connolly Suthers
75/100North Queensland claims. Townsville full-service firm (founded 1895) with an Ayr office and a QLS-accredited personal injuries specialist.
- Has QLS Specialist
- 7 of 8 claim types
How Connolly Suthers scores 75
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | William John | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – public liability | Not listed | 0/20 |
| Google rating | 4.9★ (396 reviews) | 19/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 4 regions | 7/10 |
101 more public liability lawyers in Queensland are in the law firm directory, ranked the same way.
What stands out
How public liability lawyers in Queensland compare with Queensland
|
Measure |
Public liability lawyers in Queensland |
All Queensland firms |
|---|---|---|
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Firms with a QLS Accredited Specialist |
27% |
27% |
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Firms in Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026 |
36% |
36% |
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Firms that publish their fee terms |
100% |
100% |
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Average score (out of 100) |
51 |
50 |
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Average score of the top 10 |
90 |
91 |
What to know about public liability claims in Queensland
Read the full guide: public liability claims in Queensland.
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Every firm is scored out of 100 on public records: QLS specialist accreditation (25), Doyle’s Guide (20), Google rating (20), published fee terms (15), claim types (10) and Queensland offices (10). Firms can’t pay for a place.
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| Fact | Maurice Blackburn | Travis Schultz & Partners | McInnes Wilson Lawyers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score (out of 100) | 97/100 | 92/100 | 90/100 |
| Best for | Regional and remote Queensland access. 16 QLD offices including Mackay, Gladstone and Gympie, plus Mount Isa by appointment. | Capped fees. The firm publishes a ceiling of one-third of the net settlement and names eight QLS Accredited Specialists. | Claimants wanting a large full-service firm. Brisbane compensation team with published average fees of 30% and no uplift fee. |
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Published fee terms | No Win, No Fee cost agreements are offered in practice areas including road, work and public place injury, med…No Win, No Fee cost agreements are offered in practice areas including road, work and public place injury, medical negligence, abuse, superannuation and dust diseases, 'only when we believe your case is reasonably likely to be successful'. No Win, No Fee covers professional fees only. 'In most cases' disbursements such as court filing fees or medical reports 'must be paid whether you win or lose', except in class actions and dust disease matters where disbursements are payable only if successful. A written estimate and Costs Agreement are provided before work starts. Free claim check offered. | Claims taken on a No Win / No Fee basis with 'No interest, no uplift fees, no litigation lending arrangements…Claims taken on a No Win / No Fee basis with 'No interest, no uplift fees, no litigation lending arrangements'. Fees 'will never exceed one-third of the net settlement sum' (net of statutory and other refunds), compared with the 50% permitted under s 347 Legal Profession Act. The firm pays out-of-pocket expenses along the way (excluding the client's personal travel) and invoices only the expenses themselves at the end, without interest. Accepting a WorkCover lump sum offer alone does not trigger fees. | Its claimant brand MCW Legal advertises 'no-win no-fee legal advice for accident victims' and a free step-by-s…Its claimant brand MCW Legal advertises 'no-win no-fee legal advice for accident victims' and a free step-by-step plan. It states that it 'averages fees of 30% of a client's total payout, which is well below the legal maximum of 50%', and guarantees clients 'will never be charged an uplift fee'. Disbursement terms are not published. |
| Doyle's Guide | Leading 2026 | Leading 2026 | Leading 2026 |
| Google rating | 4.7 (373) | 5.0 (320) | 4.7 (129) |
| Queensland offices | Brisbane +15 offices | Mooloolaba +4 offices | Brisbane City |
| Claim types | 8 of 8 Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Medical negligence, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation | 5 of 8 Car accident (CTP), Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation | 7 of 8 Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Medical negligence, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
| Firm type | National firm | Independent Queensland firm | National firm |
| Founded | 1919 | 2018 | 1975 |
| Facts checked | 20 October 2026 | 20 October 2026 | 20 October 2026 |
Facts come from each firm’s profile, with sources and check dates. How scores work.
Sources
How firms are scored: how we rank Queensland injury lawyers. Claim deadlines: Queensland claim time limits.