Townsville Lawyers - North Queensland's
Largest Law Firm
Preston Law is proud of its longstanding reputation for helping people and businesses solve legal problems across North Queensland. We are a Townsville law firm that will protect your best interests with our knowledgeable and experienced team of locals.
Our range of legal services in Townsville includes:
- Family Law
- Personal Injury and Compensation Claims
- Conveyancing
- Building & Construction Law
- Employment Law
- Wills & Estate Planning
- Commercial Disputes and Litigation
- Government Law
From property settlements to motor vehicle accidents, we can help. Let us take the time to understand your business, situation, and needs so that we can determine the most effective strategy to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
Our Townsville Office
Level 1, 19 Stanley St
Townsville City
QLD 4810
07 4752 0200
Opening hours
Monday to Friday
8.30am to 5pm
Closed Public Holidays
Townsville Personal Law
At Preston Law, we have a dedicated team of lawyers, paralegals, and conveyancers who offer a wide range of legal services catering to individuals and families. Our primary focus is always on you, and we strive to achieve the best possible outcome for every client.
Our Personal Legal Services
We understand that going through a divorce or separation can be a difficult time for you and your family. Our family lawyers in Townsville will help you understand your legal rights, so you are aware of your entitlements and obligations. All while minimising your emotional and financial stress while we proceed through family law matters.
Whatever stage you are at in your separation, we can help. We ensure you receive expert legal advice every step of the way. Contact us for a free consultation if you need help with child custody, consent orders, domestic violence, or property settlements.
We understand that buying or selling a property is one of the most significant investment decisions you may ever make. Our fixed-fee Townsville conveyancing service ensures that you can complete your property transaction with confidence.
By appointing a conveyancer or solicitor to act on your behalf, you can avoid potentially losing tens of thousands of dollars in preventable circumstances. Our fixed fee rates are highly competitive, so feel free to get in touch with us to receive a quote and let us take the stress out of managing your financial and legal obligations.
For more information about our Townsville services, visit our conveyancing website.Â
If you have suffered an injury while working, on the road, or in a public place, we can help with your compensation claim. Preston Law has extensive experience helping our clients get the maximum compensation without going to court.
Your claim will be handled by a dedicated personal injury lawyer, from start to finish. This enables us to provide a personalised service and fast, expert advice, when you need it.
Ensuring that your assets and property are distributed according to your wishes after your death can only be done through a valid Will. As such, it is crucial to review your Will every 3-5 years to account for any changes in your life circumstances.
No matter how simple or complex your situation may be, our team of Townsville wills and estates lawyers can guide you through the available options and help you prepare for the future.
Navigating workplace relations law can be a daunting task as it involves complying with various regulations and understanding your rights and obligations. Our team of employment lawyers can help alleviate this stress by providing expert legal advice to both employers and employees. Regardless of your industry, we are here to assist you.
We offer a free case assessment to all our clients, be it employees or employers. Our aim is to make the legal process as stress-free as possible for you, which is why we offer fixed fee services in some cases.
If you have any workplace legal matters that require attention, speak to one of our lawyers in Townsville today.
Worried about the costs?
We offer payment plans and deferred payment options to help reduce the financial stress of resolving your law matters.
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Townsville Business Lawyers
Preston Law provides legal services to businesses, farmers, and public sector organisations, including government agencies and Indigenous entities in North Queensland. Our legal team has extensive experience and in-depth understanding of the complexities of commercial and government law, which enables us to offer exceptional advice and support to our clients.
Our Business Law Services
Navigating the complexities of commercial law can create unexpected obstacles and put immense pressure on all parties involved. With over 60 years of combined experience, our team of business and commercial legal experts can help Townsville business owners manage their legal transactions and responsibilities with ease.
At Preston Law, we offer tailored legal advice specific to your business needs. Our team of business lawyers in Townsville will assist you in reducing risks and capitalising on opportunities that will help you achieve your goals.
Preston Law has decades of experience providing clients with practical, timely outcomes in building and construction law matters.
Whether you are a construction company, civil contractor, subcontractor, business owner, homeowner or principal, we can help. We provide legal services to residential clients, small-scale developments, to large commercial and civil projects.
Our lawyers recognise that you want any building and construction law matters resolved quickly. With minimum fuss and with as small a hit to the pocket as possible, we help reduce hassle.
At Preston Law, we understand the significant risks involved when it comes to buying or selling a business or commercial property. Our team of experienced commercial lawyers has a proven track record in handling high-value commercial transactions throughout Queensland.
Whether you're interested in buying a business or looking to sell your own in Townsville, our approach is always innovative, fresh, and pragmatic. We are committed to ensuring the best possible outcome for all our clients.
Preston Law is well-known throughout Queensland for providing exceptional government advisory services. Our team specialises in a range of areas such as employment and industrial relations, native title, cultural heritage, probity, and procurement.
We offer our expert advice and representation to various entities including local governments, government-owned corporations, statutory authorities, and government agencies spanning from the Torres Strait to the Gold Coast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Preston Law to represent you?
Preston Law was established in 1991 and has since supported tens of thousands of clients across North Queensland. We pride ourselves on open communication, whilst adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards.
Our results speak for themselves, with success rates as high as 99% in out-of-court settlements for our clients.
If you would like an obligation free consultation, get in contact and speak to a lawyer today.
How much does it cost to hire a lawyer?
Every case is unique, so we recommend clients talk to us about their situation to get an estimate. All our initial consultations are free. After this, we will provide you with an estimate, so you know what to expect.
We will update you on fees as your case progresses. This way, you can be sure there are no hidden expenses.
If I use a lawyer, will I have to go to court?
In most cases, there is no need to go to court. In fact, we settle a large proportion of our cases without the need for court proceedings.