About Attwood Marshall Lawyers
Attwood Marshall Lawyers traces its foundations back to 1946. Today, we are a growing, innovative law firm with offices located all around Australia. Our intent is to help people and change their lives for the better.
At Attwood Marshall Lawyers, we take great pride in providing exceptional customer service. Our lawyers are leaders in their field and we have specialist teams covering all areas of law.
In addition to providing industry-leading legal services, Attwood Marshall Lawyers also plays a key role in educating the community about important issues that impact the most vulnerable people in society. We champion social justice.
We celebrate a rich history, a strong connection to the local areas we are based, and a drive to innovate so that we can serve the community in the best way possible.
Attwood Marshall Lawyers is an incorporated legal practice in Queensland in accordance with the Legal Profession Act 2007. The Legal Practice Director is Jeff Garrett, who is also the Managing Partner, who has been part of the firm for over 40 years.
For us, it’s all about helping people
According to a number of national surveys, the three most stressful issues we can face in our lives are death, divorce and moving house. It just so happens that these are three of the main areas of our legal practice. Being aware of, and understanding, what you are going through during this stressful time is just as important to us as delivering practical and efficient legal solutions for your personal situation.
Why choose Attwood Marshall Lawyers?
Attwood Marshall Lawyers provides clients with the best of both worlds: top tier legal knowledge provided by industry-leading lawyers who practice exclusively in their area of law. You will always have access to all the resources you will need for your matter, combined with a personal approach and local law firm service. You will never feel like “just a number”.
Celebrating 80 years of history, people, and purpose
Since 1946, Attwood Marshall Lawyers has grown from a single office into one of Australia’s most experienced law firms. This commemorative publication celebrates the remarkable people, defining moments, and enduring values that have shaped our journey over the past 80 years.
Filled with stories, photographs, and reflections, the book offers a unique insight into our history and the legacy we continue to build for future generations.
>> Click here to discover the story behind Attwood Marshall Lawyers <<
Commitment to exceptional client service
Specialist Departments
We have specialist departments across all areas of law, headed up by either a partner or special counsel who practices exclusively in that area. This enables us to provide an all-round legal service to our clients while retaining the ability to provide specialist advice across each area of law.
Each department is managed by a Department Manager. The Department Managers ensure that incoming enquiries are immediately directed to the right lawyer. The Department Manager will review the enquiry and confirm that it is a matter we are able to assist with, and will make an appointment for the client to see the appropriate lawyer, taking care of all necessary arrangements. Once you have retained us to act on your behalf, you will have direct access to your Lawyer and our Paralegals via phone and email.
Dedicated Staff
Attwood Marshall Lawyers employs over 85 staff members, which includes 50 professional staff (Lawyers and Paralegals). We also have a number of law graduates and law clerks who assist our senior lawyers.
Our staff pride themselves on their unwavering dedication to their clients and commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.
Our team of highly skilled lawyers, paralegals, and operational staff are passionate about staying at the vanguard of legal developments, to offer the most up-to-date advice and support. Our staff care and are trained to listen and connect with our clients.
Quality Management System ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation
Attwood Marshall Lawyers has always been at the forefront of office technology and we have implemented an electronic file and document management system through our practice management software providers, Leap. We maintain an accreditation to the Quality Management System ISO 9001:2015 in the Provision of Legal Services. This allows us to display the internationally recognised red five-tick Standards Mark. This has only been possible through our ongoing commitment to improving our processes and procedures. What this means for our clients is that we have the systems in place to provide the best possible customer experience and quality services. At the heart of our business is our intent to help people; and these systems help us deliver on our intent.
Proudly supporting access to justice through pro bono legal services
As part of our ongoing commitment to access to justice, we are proud to be a registered participant in the Law Society of New South Wales Pro Bono Scheme 2025. This initiative connects individuals who are unable to access Legal Aid with volunteer lawyers who provide legal help at no cost or for a significantly reduced fee.
Through the scheme, eligible individuals may receive assistance with legal advice, document preparation, court or mediation representation, and ongoing support—depending on the nature of their case and available resources.
We understand that navigating the legal system can be overwhelming, particularly for those facing financial hardship. By volunteering our services, we aim to help bridge that gap and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
For more information about the Pro Bono Scheme and how to apply, please visit the Law Society of NSW Pro Bono Scheme page.
What does this mean to you as our client?
Here for you when you need us
We are committed to pursuing excellence in our internal management and service delivery. We continue to take steps to transform our practice and yield significant dividends in productivity and the highest quality of service to our clients, helping them in what are usually very stressful circumstances. Our team are available any time to assist you. You can call our 24/7 phone line, chat through our live chat app on this website, visit any one of our conveniently located offices or email any of our departments directly.
Cost savings
By utilising the best electronic systems, this passes on cost savings to our clients by reducing soft disbursements, including the cost associated with printing, photocopying, postage, facsimile fees and storage costs. The electronic systems also bring down professional charges due to the reduction in time in dealing with most attendances.
Open communication and service you can depend on
Communications are more often than not instantaneous from the time we receive them. This promotes the timely actioning of client matters and, most importantly, provides better quality service to our clients.
We ensure we communicate clearly and effectively with you throughout the entire process, so you know where you stand every step of the way.
Environmentally friendly
The need for paper is eliminated by using online systems, electronic storage of documents and files, electronic databases, the use of email, and replacing reference books with online resources. This significantly reduces our environmental impact. We encourage our clients wherever possible to opt for electronic forms of communication so they can participate in our efforts to help the environment and keep costs to a minimum.
Snapshot: History of Attwood Marshall Lawyers
Attwood Marshall Lawyers traces its foundations to 1946, when founding solicitor Eric Attwood established his legal practice in the Coolangatta–Tweed region after serving in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Driven by a commitment to helping people through important life challenges, Eric quickly developed strong ties across the Northern New South Wales, Gold Coast, and South-East Queensland communities.
Over the following decades, the practice grew through several partnerships – known as F K Budd, Son & Attwood in the 1950s, then Attwood, Marshall and Woodward when Bob Marshall and Jack Woodward joined forces with Eric in 1969, and eventually becoming Attwood Marshall Lawyers in 1979.
From this period, Bob Marshall and Eric’s son Richard Attwood continued Eric’s client-focused approach while helping shape the firm’s growth across the region.
Bob Marshall and Richard Attwood saw a huge period of change during the late 70s and earlier 80s, with the most advanced technology of their time being introduced to the firm.
While embracing this innovation, they ensured they maintained strong person-to-person contact with clients, a sentiment which remains strongly in place in the firm today.
Although still associated with the firm’s progress and activities, Bob retired from the practice in 1989 and Richard retired in 2001.
The firm has played a role in several significant legal matters over the years, helping secure successful outcomes for clients and, in some cases, broader regulatory change. These include the inquest into the disappearance of divers Tom and Irene Lonergan, which prompted reforms to Queensland’s diving industry, a class action for hundreds of women affected by defective silicone breast implants, litigation following a fatal reaction to the drug Naltrexone, and advocacy for a social worker assaulted at the Manus Island Detention Centre.
Today, Attwood Marshall Lawyers employs more than 80 staff across multiple office locations in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, continuing its long tradition of trusted legal advice and client-focused service.
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