Richardson & Lyons

Richardson & Lyons is an independent Queensland firm with 4 Queensland offices. This profile compares the firm on the same checked facts as every firm in our directory.

Best for: Injured workers who may also need employment advice. The firm acts for injured people and, separately, for employees in workplace disputes.

56/100Our score

Ranked 42nd of 132 Queensland personal injury law firms

Doyle's Recommended
6 of 8 claim types

4 Queensland offices
Founded 1991
Independent Queensland firm
6 of 8 claim types

Facts checked 20 October 2026 against public records · How this score is made up

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Has a QLS Accredited SpecialistNone found on the QLS register

0/25

Doyle's Guide 2025/2026Recommended 2026

12/20

Google rating4.9★ from 37 reviews

16/20

Published fee termsPublished on the firm’s website

15/15

Claim types offered6 of 8

8/10

Queensland office network2 regions

5/10

Total

56/100

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Key facts

Facts checked 20 October 2026 against public records. Open the sources below to check them yourself.
Fact	Details
Has a QLS Accredited Specialist (personal injuries)	Not published
Doyle’s Guide	Recommended (2026) Recommended in Work Injury Compensation Law Firms (Plaintiff) Queensland, 2026
Google rating	4.9 (37 reviews)Source: Google Maps, checked 22 October 2026
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.
Claim types	Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation
Queensland offices	4 Brisbane City, Robina (Gold Coast), Loganholme, Ipswich
Main office	Level 6, 239 George Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Legal name	Not published
ABN	Not published
Firm type	Independent Queensland firm
Founded	1991
Related firms	None known

About Richardson & Lyons

Richardson & Lyons is a Brisbane-based law firm. It acts in personal injury claims and, separately, for employees in employment disputes. The firm’s no win, no fee page says it started in 1991. Its head office is on Level 6, 239 George Street, Brisbane.

It also lists a Gold Coast office on Level 2, 14 Edgewater Court, Robina. Similarly, it lists a Logan office on Level 1, 3972 Pacific Highway, Loganholme. In addition, the firm says it has an Ipswich office. The main phone number is (07) 3003 1833. The firm says it assists clients across Queensland and those injured in Queensland who live interstate or overseas. It also offers initial consultations by phone or Microsoft Teams.

Claims the firm handles

Its injury work covers motor vehicle accident claims for drivers, riders, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists. It also covers workplace injury and WorkCover damages claims, including labour-hire arrangements. In addition, it covers public liability claims and total and permanent disability and income protection claims. The firm also acts in silicosis and dust-related disease claims. Finally, it covers serious injury matters involving the NDIS or the National Injury Insurance Scheme, Queensland. Its employment practice acts only for employees. Meanwhile, its Open Door Project offers fixed fees or discounted hourly rates for employment matters.

Fees and costs

On fees, Richardson & Lyons says it handles injury damages claims on a “No Win – No Fee” basis. The firm says it pays all outlays required for a claim, even if the case is unsuccessful. It also states that its rates depend on the seniority of the lawyer. It does not charge fees as a percentage of the payout. In addition, it notes that Queensland’s 50/50 rule caps professional fees in certain personal injury matters.

The firm also addresses clients who do not pursue a common law claim after the statutory WorkCover process. In that case, it says it does not charge them out of their Notice of Assessment lump sum. However, it notes that, as in all litigation, an unsuccessful claim carries a risk of paying the other party’s costs. Initial consultations are obligation-free and fee-free.

Accreditation and rankings

The Queensland Law Society register lists four solicitors at the firm, three of them practising in personal injuries law. Meanwhile, Doyle’s Guide’s 2026 Queensland rankings list Richardson & Lyons in the Recommended tier for work injury compensation (plaintiff).