Kare Lawyers vs Splatt Lawyers compared on fees, specialists and offices (2026)

On our October 2026 scoring of Kare Lawyers vs Splatt Lawyers, Kare Lawyers scores 85/100 (11th in Queensland) and Splatt Lawyers scores 86/100 (10th). Both have a QLS Accredited Specialist, and both have offices in Greater Brisbane. Scores count public records, not case results.

At a glance

Kare Lawyers11th in Queensland

85/100

Splatt Lawyers10th in Queensland

86/100

Both in

Greater Brisbane

Facts checked 20 Oct 2026.

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FactKare LawyersSplatt Lawyers
Score (out of 100)85/10086/100
Best forDoyle's 'Leading' tier plaintiff firm for motor vehicle, work injury and public liability claims (2025–2026)Statewide office network, with ten listed Queensland locations from Cairns to Southport
Has a QLS Accredited SpecialistYesYes
Published fee terms
Acts on a speculative 'No Win – No Fee' basis for eligible personal injury matters: professional fees and disb…Acts on a speculative 'No Win – No Fee' basis for eligible personal injury matters: professional fees and disbursements payable only if the claim succeeds. Policy states fees 'may include a "success fee" or uplift' reflecting the firm's risk, and that the 50/50 rule (Legal Profession Act 2007) is applied to all speculative matters. 'Standard conditions regarding outlays and costs apply.'
Advertises a '100% no-win, no-fee' guarantee: free first consultation, no legal costs until settlement, the fi…Advertises a '100% no-win, no-fee' guarantee: free first consultation, no legal costs until settlement, the firm funds medical assessments, reports and other disbursements until the claim succeeds, and 'nothing if you lose'. States 'no hidden costs or uplift fees' and that fees are capped. Fees are calculated on the work required rather than a percentage of the payout, files are independently cost-assessed, and it cites the Queensland 50/50 rule (Legal Profession Act 2007, s 347).
Doyle's GuideLeading 2026Recommended 2025
Google rating4.9 (31)4.8 (295)
Queensland officesSpring HillFortitude Valley +9 offices
Claim types5 of 8
Car accident (CTP), Medical negligence, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation
5 of 8
Car accident (CTP), Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation
Firm typeIndependent Queensland firmIndependent Queensland firm
FoundedNot published1995
Facts checked20 October 202620 October 2026

Facts come from each firm’s profile, with sources and check dates. How scores work.

Key differences between Kare Lawyers and Splatt Lawyers

  • Score. Kare Lawyers scores 85/100 and ranks 11th of 132 Queensland firms. Splatt Lawyers scores 86/100 and ranks 10th.
  • QLS Accredited Specialist. Kare Lawyers has Kate Avery. Splatt Lawyers has Kerry Splatt.
  • Doyle’s Guide 2025/2026. Kare Lawyers is listed as Leading (2026). Splatt Lawyers is listed as Recommended (2026).
  • Published fee terms. Both firms publish them on their websites.
  • Queensland offices. Kare Lawyers has 1 office (Greater Brisbane). Splatt Lawyers has 10 (Greater Brisbane, Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast, Cairns and Far North Queensland, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and the Darling Downs and Townsville and North Queensland).
  • Claim types. Kare Lawyers lists 5 of 8 and Splatt Lawyers lists 5 of 8. Only Kare Lawyers lists medical negligence. Only Splatt Lawyers lists motorcycle accident.
  • Firm type. Kare Lawyers is an independent Queensland firm. Splatt Lawyers is an independent Queensland firm, founded in 1995.

Which firm suits which need

No firm suits everyone. For each common need, this shows which of the two firms meets it, from checked public records:

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A QLS Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries Law

Both firms

Checked on the QLS register

A Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026 listing

Both firms

Doyle’s Queensland plaintiff lists

Fee terms you can read before you call

Both firms

Published on the firm’s website

More Queensland offices to meet in

Splatt Lawyers

10 offices against 1

Medical negligence claims

Kare Lawyers

Listed by Kare Lawyers only

Motorcycle accident claims

Splatt Lawyers

Listed by Splatt Lawyers only

About Kare Lawyers

Kare Lawyers is a Brisbane law practice. Kare Lawyers Pty Ltd (ABN 11 610 961 334) operates the practice. See the full Kare Lawyers profile.

About Splatt Lawyers

Splatt Lawyers is a Queensland compensation law practice with its head office at 69 Amelia Street, Fortitude Valley. Splatt Lawyers Pty Ltd (ABN 31 614 286 538) operates the practice. See the full Splatt Lawyers profile.

How we compared them

Both firms are scored out of 100 on the same public records: a QLS Accredited Specialist (25 points), Doyle’s Guide listings (up to 20), Google rating (up to 20), fee terms published on the firm’s website (15), claim types (up to 10) and Queensland offices (up to 10). Neither firm paid to appear, and we take no referral fees. Read the full method.

Frequently asked questions

Neither is better for every claim. On our published scoring, Kare Lawyers scores 85/100 and Splatt Lawyers scores 86/100. Scores measure public facts such as QLS accreditation, Doyle’s Guide listings and published fee terms, not results in individual cases, so check which firm handles your claim type and has an office near you.

Yes. Our check of the Queensland Law Society register lists Kate Avery as an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries Law.

Yes. Our check of the Queensland Law Society register lists Kerry Splatt as an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries Law.

Kare Lawyers lists 1 Queensland office (Greater Brisbane). Splatt Lawyers lists 10 (Greater Brisbane, Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast, Cairns and Far North Queensland, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and the Darling Downs and Townsville and North Queensland). Both have an office in Greater Brisbane.

First, check that the firm handles your claim type. Then compare QLS specialist accreditation, the nearest staffed office and the fee terms. Finally, ask each firm who will run your claim and for its written costs disclosure before you sign.

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