Gold Coast Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyers

As the leading dispute & Litigation lawyers on the Gold Coast, we are here to help you understand your rights when you are involved in a commercial dispute and will provide you with practical advice and solutions.

Being involved in a dispute can be an extremely stressful experience and disrupt your life, which can impact you emotionally and financially.

When you seek legal advice early on, you can deal with the problem promptly so that you can resolve the matter and move on with your life.

Attwood Marshall Lawyers have a dedicated team who can investigate your dispute and provide you with trusted and helpful advice on what options you have available to you and the steps you will need to take to resolve the matter.

When you instruct us to act on your behalf, we will communicate with you regularly so that you are kept informed every step of the way.

We tailor our approach to suit the nature and complexity of each case, and can represent large corporations, right through to individuals and small businesses. 

At Attwood Marshall Lawyers, we understand the emotional and financial toll these situations can take.

If you are in need of help? call us today on 1800 621 071

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Our commercial litigation lawyers solve disputes relating to:

Banking, Finance & Insurance

If you are battling a bank because of irresponsible lending practices or have had an insurance claim denied by your insurer, we can help.

Building & Construction

We can assist with conflicts that arise during all stages of construction.Whether you're a construction company, engineer, subcontractor, or homeowner, we can help you resolve your disagreement.

Class Actions

Class actions are court proceedings brought on behalf of a group of people who have suffered losses or been hurt in similar circumstances by a wrongdoer.Attwood Marshall Lawyers have extensive experience in prosecuting and defending clients involved in class actions.

Company & Business Disputes

Attwood Marshall Lawyers can help resolve disagreements and provide effective strategies to assist with all types of company and business disputes, including partnership disputes, buyouts and shareholder oppression issues.

Contract & Consumer

If you have purchased a product that is faulty or used a service that was not up to standard, we can assist you in knowing your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.If you are owed money in a business or personal context, we can also assist you in seeking compensation.

Defamation

We can help you protect your personal or professional reputation, in the instance where something has been written, said or published something about you that can damage your reputation. If you have been accused of defamation, we can also provide advice to help you navigate this complex area of law.

Employment Disputes

When disputes arise between an employer and their employee, it can be a very sensitive matter to navigate. Our experienced employment lawyers provide effective dispute resolution for unfair dismissal, bullying and harassment, discrimination, unfair disciplinary proceedings, and disputes over wages and entitlements.

Liquidation & Bankruptcy

If you or your business are facing bankruptcy or liquidation, or if you are being pursued by a bankruptcy trustee or liquidator, our expert commercial litigation and dispute resolution lawyers on the Gold Coast can guide your business towards a successful outcome.

Professional Negligence

Professionals have a duty of care to provide you with expertise and advice that is delivered at an industry standard. If you have suffered financial loss because of bad advice or negligent service, provided by a professional, you may be able to claim for damages.

Property Disputes

Our commercial litigation lawyers and dispute resolution team have extensive experience in resolving property disputes. Whether you own a property, are a tenant or landlord, or if you are an agent or body corporate, we have the industry knowledge to help you.

We are also able to assist with:

Whether you need to recover money from a corporate entity, or an individual, we will work with you to resolve your matter as quickly as possible in the most cost-effective way.

Our Intellectual Property Lawyers can help you understand your rights and protect your intellectual capital. We will help you safeguard your brand.

Your intellectual property may include logos, designs, symbols, names, music, images, and art, which are linked to your business and commerce.

For specialist advice, call our team any time on our 24/7 phoneline 1800 621 071.

We have extensive experience in resolving both residential and commercial leasing disputes. The most common disputes we are able to help you resolve include:

Residential Leasing Disputes

  • Recovering unpaid rent
  • Evicting a residential tenant
  • Disputes over fair wear and tear to properties
  • Structural issues.

Commercial Leasing Disputes

  • Recovering unpaid rent
  • Structural issues
  • Rental relief from forfeiture
  • Damage to property and water leaks
  • Market rental reviews.

Whether you are a property owner, a manager or committee member of a body corporate, we are able to assist you with resolving disputes that arise in the most cost-effective and efficient way.

Trusts can be extremely complex legal structures. Attwood Marshall Lawyers can help assist you if a trust or equity dispute arises, no matter how complex the dispute may be.

Meet our Gold Coast Commercial Litigation team

Our dedicated lawyers practice exclusively in commercial litigation. They are ready to assist with disputes across all states and territories of Australia.

Jeff Garrett - Legal Practice Director - Wills & Estates, Estate Litigation, Property & Commercial, Compensation Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Racing & Equine Law

Jeff

Garrett

Legal Practice Director
Commercial Litigation, Compensation Law, Criminal Law, Estate Litigation, Property & Commercial, Racing & Equine Law, Wills & Estates
Charles Lethbridge - Partner - Commercial Litigation

Charles

Lethbridge

Partner
Commercial Litigation
Amanda is the Department Manager and Senior Paralegal for not only the Estate Litigation and Commercial Litigation Departments, but also oversees both Equine Law and Criminal Law divisions

Amanda

Heather

Department Manager
Estate Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Racing & Equine Law
With an interest in Public Relations and Law, Chloe took the opportunity to join the firm and became part of the Administration team in February 2020.

Chloe

Smith

Department Manager & Senior Paralegal
Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Estate Litigation, Racing & Equine Law
Georgia Taylor - Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation, Racing & Equine Law

Georgia

Taylor

Senior Associate
Commercial Litigation, Racing & Equine Law
Jade Carlson graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) and Bachelor of Business from Griffith University in 2012. After completing her Practical Legal Training through the College of Law, she was admitted to the Queensland Supreme Court in 2013 and to the High Court of Australia in 2016.

Jade

Carlson

Senior Associate
Commercial Litigation
Timothy holds a Diploma in Sports Management from Southern Cross University which he completed prior to starting a Bachelor of Laws at Bond University. Timothy received his Bachelor of Laws in 2017, graduating with two specialisations; General Legal Practice and Corporate and Commercial Law.

Timothy

Wright

Lawyer
Commercial Litigation
James holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Griffith University as well as a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law and a Diploma of Business. He is admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland.

James

Griffin

Lawyer
Commercial Litigation
Jannette is a Senior Paralegal, supporting our Commercial Litigation team with over 30 years of experience working in the legal industry including Legal Assistant and Paralegal in various areas of law including Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Commercial Property and Conveyancing, Wills and Estates, Mining and Energy Law, Personal Injuries and Litigation.

Jannette

Reeve

Senior Paralegal
Commercial Litigation
Sienna has a qualification in Business Administration (legal) from the Australian College of Commerce and Management, along with more than four years’ experience in the legal industry. She joined Attwood Marshall Lawyers as a Litigation Paralegal in 2024 supporting both our estate and commercial litigation departments.

Sienna

Marshall

Litigation Paralegal
Commercial Litigation, Estate Litigation
Danielle completed a law and public policy internship at the Legal Resources Centre in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2019 where she worked closely with solicitors on matters relating to socio-economic rights violations.

Danielle

Moore

Paralegal
Estate Litigation, Commercial Litigation

Contact our Department Manager

With state-specific expertise in all aspects of dispute resolution, our Gold Coast lawyers will help you achieve a successful outcome.

Amanda

Heather

Message our Department Manager, Amanda