MurphySchmidt Solicitors

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About MurphySchmidt Solicitors

MurphySchmidt Solicitors is a Brisbane plaintiff law firm practising in personal injury and related claims. The firm traces its origins to 1961, when Gerry Murphy began practising as a solicitor. Its founding partners then opened MurphySchmidt in 1998. Since 2006, it has occupied 130 Mary Street, Brisbane, the heritage-listed former Mooney’s Building. The firm describes a practice of about 30 staff and five principals. It also says it services all areas of Queensland, with principals and solicitors travelling to see clients. However, it lists only the Brisbane office.

Claims the firm handles

Its listed areas include workers’ compensation, motor vehicle accidents, medical negligence and public liability. They also include asbestos and dust disease claims, death and loss of support, and income protection and disablement (including TPD) claims. In addition, the firm lists professional negligence, product liability, stress claims and civil aviation injuries.

Accreditation and rankings

The firm’s website identifies four of its principals as Accredited Specialists in Personal Injuries Law. They are Tricia Schmidt, Luke Murphy, Joanne Rennick and Sebastian Olsen. All four also appear with that accreditation on the Queensland Law Society register. In the 2026 Doyle’s Guide, MurphySchmidt appears as Leading among Queensland plaintiff work injury and public liability compensation law firms. Meanwhile, it appears as Recommended among Queensland motor vehicle accident compensation law firms.

Fees and costs at MurphySchmidt Solicitors

The firm’s fee approach differs from many personal injury firms. For example, it states that it does not use the term ‘no win, no fee’. Instead, it will usually agree to act on a speculative basis. Under this, it charges professional fees only if and when a claim is successfully finalised. It uses a fixed fee arrangement with no uplift fees. It also says it does not use litigation lending or charge interest on outlays.

However, its service pages state that clients must pay outlays such as medico-legal reports even if a claim is unsuccessful. They also state that the firm discusses significant outlays first. In addition, there is no charge for the initial consultation if the firm cannot assist or the client decides not to proceed. Finally, the firm states that it does not advertise and relies on referrals.

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