10 Richardson & Lyons alternatives for Brisbane injury claims (2026)
On our October 2026 scoring, the highest-ranked Richardson & Lyons alternatives in Brisbane are Maurice Blackburn, Shine Lawyers and Turner Freeman Lawyers. Richardson & Lyons itself ranks 33rd of 102 injury lawyers in Brisbane, with a score of 56/100. Scores count public records such as QLS accreditation, Doyle’s Guide listings and published fees, not case results, so a lower score is no verdict on a firm’s service.
Written and fact-checked by Marshall Fenech, Editor. Firm facts checked 20 October 2026. How we rank firms.
Richardson & Lyons key facts
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Our score |
56/100 |
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Has a QLS Accredited Specialist |
None found |
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Doyle’s Guide |
Recommended (2026) |
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Queensland offices |
4 |
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Claim types |
6 of 8 |
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Founded |
1991 |
Google rating: 4.9 (37 reviews)Source: Google Maps, checked 22 October 2026. Checked 20 October 2026. Full profile.
Richardson & Lyons at a glance
Richardson & Lyons
Best for: Injured workers who may also need employment advice. The firm acts for injured people and, separately, for employees in workplace disputes.
- Has a QLS Accredited Specialist
- Not published
- No win no fee
- Yes
- Published fee terms
- Handles all injury damages claims on a 'No Win – No Fee' basis and says 'We pay all of the outlays required for your claim – even if your case is unsuccessful.' Fees are charged at rates based on lawyer seniority rather than as a percentage of the payout, subject to Queensland's 50/50 rule. The firm says it does not charge out of a WorkCover Notice of Assessment lump sum if no common law claim is pursued. Free, obligation-free initial consultations (including by phone or Teams). It notes the risk of paying the other party's costs if a claim fails.
- Doyle's Guide
- Recommended in Work Injury Compensation Law Firms (Plaintiff) Queensland, 2026
- Google rating
- 4.9 (37 reviews)
Source: Google Maps, checked 22 October 2026 - Queensland offices
- Brisbane City, Robina (Gold Coast), Loganholme, Ipswich
- Claim types
- Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation
- Facts checked
- 20 October 2026
Why people compare Richardson & Lyons with other firms
Every firm suits some clients better than others. These are the checked facts that most often lead people to compare Richardson & Lyons with other injury lawyers in Brisbane:
Richardson & Lyons vs the top alternatives in Brisbane
| Firm | Score | Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Doyle's Guide | Google rating | Claim types |
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| Richardson & Lyons | 56/100 | Not published | Recommended 2026 | 4.9 (37) | Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
| Maurice Blackburn | 97/100 | Yes | Leading 2026 | 4.7 (373) | Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Medical negligence, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
| Shine Lawyers | 94/100 | Yes | Leading 2026 | 4.5 (195) | Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Medical negligence, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
| Turner Freeman Lawyers | 93/100 | Yes | Leading 2026 | 4.6 (77) | Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Medical negligence, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
| Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers | 92/100 | Yes | Leading 2026 | 5.0 (142) | Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Medical negligence, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
| Travis Schultz & Partners | 92/100 | Yes | Leading 2026 | 5.0 (320) | Car accident (CTP), Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
Which alternative suits which need
The best choice depends on your claim and where you live. So, for each common need, this is the highest-ranked alternative in the same area:
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If you want |
Consider |
Why |
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Highest score overall |
97/100 |
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Highest-ranked with a QLS Accredited Specialist |
Michelle James + 4 more |
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Highest-ranked in Doyle’s Leading tier |
Leading 2026 |
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Highest-ranked independent Queensland firm |
Queensland-based and independently owned |
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Highest-ranked with published fee terms |
Fee terms on its website |
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Most Queensland offices (top 10) |
25 offices |
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Handles the claim types the firm does not list |
abuse claims and medical negligence |
10 best Richardson & Lyons alternatives in Brisbane
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 | 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 Shine Lawyers
94/100Statewide office coverage. 25 Queensland locations listed, from Cairns and Townsville to Toowoomba and the Gold Coast.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Shine Lawyers scores 94
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Jodie Willey | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| 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 |
3 Turner Freeman Lawyers
93/100Asbestos and dust disease claims. In Doyle's 2026 'Leading' tier for Queensland plaintiff dust diseases, alongside work injury.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Turner Freeman Lawyers scores 93
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Harry Dignan | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| 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 |
4 Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers
92/100Brisbane northside claims handled by two QLS Accredited Specialists, with Doyle's 'Leading' MVA firm ranking 2025–26
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers scores 92
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Christopher + 1 more | 25/25 |
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| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| 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 |
5 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 | 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 |
6 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 | 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 |
7 vbr Lawyers
90/100Asbestos and silica dust disease claims. Doyle's 2026 'Leading' QLD asbestos firm, with a 30% professional fee cap.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How vbr Lawyers scores 90
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | John Vandeleur | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| 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 |
8 East Coast Injury Lawyers
88/100Personal injury claims led by three QLS Accredited Specialists, with a 30% fee cap and no uplift fee
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How East Coast Injury Lawyers scores 88
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Sean Delpopolo, Helen Ashton, Prue Prescott | 25/25 |
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| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| 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 |
9 Littles Lawyers
86/100Multilingual compensation team. Services offered in more than sixteen languages, with Brisbane and Gold Coast offices.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How Littles Lawyers scores 86
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Sugath Wijedoru | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| 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 |
10 Splatt Lawyers
86/100Statewide office network, with ten listed Queensland locations from Cairns to Southport
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How Splatt Lawyers scores 86
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Kerry Splatt | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| 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 |
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| Fact | Maurice Blackburn | Shine Lawyers | Turner Freeman Lawyers |
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| Score (out of 100) | 97/100 | 94/100 | 93/100 |
| Best for | Regional and remote Queensland access. 16 QLD offices including Mackay, Gladstone and Gympie, plus Mount Isa by appointment. | Statewide office coverage. 25 Queensland locations listed, from Cairns and Townsville to Toowoomba and the Gold Coast. | Asbestos and dust disease claims. In Doyle's 2026 'Leading' tier for Queensland plaintiff dust diseases, alongside work injury. |
| 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. | Shine says it provides 'the majority of our services on a No Win, No Fee* basis' (conditions apply). Legal fee…Shine says it provides 'the majority of our services on a No Win, No Fee* basis' (conditions apply). Legal fees are charged only if the case is won and compensation is received. If the case is unsuccessful, no legal fees are payable. The client 'may need to pay for disbursements relevant to your case (e.g. a report by a medical expert)'. Obligation-free initial consultation. No percentage, uplift or 50/50 detail is published on the Brisbane page. | After an obligation-free initial meeting and case assessment, if the claim has 'reasonable prospects of succes…After an obligation-free initial meeting and case assessment, if the claim has 'reasonable prospects of success and is economically viable', the firm takes it on a 'No Win – No Fee' basis and is paid 'a reasonable fee' only if the client wins. The policy extends to all compensation and personal injury claims (with exceptions in the conditional costs agreement) but 'does not provide an indemnity for the other side's legal costs' if a case is lost at trial. Disbursement and percentage terms were not published on the fees page. |
| Doyle's Guide | Leading 2026 | Leading 2026 | Leading 2026 |
| Google rating | 4.7 (373) | 4.5 (195) | 4.6 (77) |
| Queensland offices | Brisbane +15 offices | Brisbane +24 offices | Brisbane +7 offices |
| Claim types | 8 of 8 Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Medical negligence, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation | 7 of 8 Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Medical negligence, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation | 7 of 8 Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Medical negligence, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
| Firm type | National firm | Listed company | National firm |
| Founded | 1919 | 1976 | 1952 |
| 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.