Clewett Lawyers

Our Practice Areas

We provide advice and services to businesses and individuals in a wide range of legal areas, with a depth of experience few firms can match.

Property Law Family Law Wills & Estates Commerce & Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution Aged Rights (Elder Law) Injury Compensation Banking & Finance
Property Law

Property Law

Buying or selling a residential or commercial property is a big decision. Whether you are a first home buyer, a property investor, or a property developer, our team of experienced property lawyers will ensure the process is kept simple and smooth.

We offer fixed fee conveyancing for all domestic property transactions with clear, upfront pricing.

Purchase and sale of property
Company title conveyancing
Buying and selling off the plan
Retail and commercial leases
Property or land tax disputes
Easements and resumptions
Asset planning

Key lawyers: Glen McCracken, David Whitehill, Katie Cameron

Family Law

Family Law

Family law is a highly emotional and usually very complex area of law. Our Toowoomba-based team has more than 30 years of experience with a strong reputation for a solution-focused approach involving married and de facto couples across the Darling Downs region.

We encourage communication rather than confrontation and always consider the needs of the whole family, particularly children.

Property settlement on relationship breakdown
Parenting arrangements
Pre-nuptial and financial agreements
Divorce
Maintenance and child support
Surrogacy agreements
Grandparents' rights

Key lawyers: Mark Orchard

Wills & Estates

Wills & Estates

Our highly reputed Wills and Estate Lawyers can advise you in all aspects of wills, estates and succession planning. We provide legal services encompassing estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation.

Clewett Lawyers can facilitate the safe keeping of your original will and other personal documents at no additional cost.

Wills and powers of attorney
Enduring powers of attorney
Advanced health directives
Guardianship and protective trusts
Estate administration
Estate disputes and litigation
Superannuation and pensions

Key lawyers: Glen McCracken, David Whitehill

Commerce & Business

Commerce & Business

Our Commercial Law team provides practical and commercially savvy advice to businesses across a range of industry sectors, from start up and expansion, through to merger or disposal.

We understand the relationship between timely legal advice and business success.

Business structuring, companies and trusts
Company constitutions and trust deeds
Business succession planning
Partnerships and joint ventures
Sales and purchases of businesses
Franchising and shareholder agreements
Commercial disputes and litigation

Key lawyers: Glen McCracken, David Whitehill, Katie Cameron

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Clewett Lawyers has a wealth of experience in corporate recovery, dispute resolution and litigation in Toowoomba, Brisbane and regional Queensland. Success in dispute resolution often depends on early intervention and clear planning.

We resolve disputes where possible before they become litigious, achieving the most commercially realistic outcome.

Bankruptcy and insolvency
Commercial and contractual disputes
Anti-discrimination
Debt recovery
Insurance claims
Mediation and arbitration
Building and construction disputes

Key lawyers: Glen McCracken, David Whitehill

Aged Rights (Elder Law)

Aged Rights (Elder Law)

As we age, we are confronted with decisions that can impact our quality of life, dignity, financial security and relationships. Our highly trained and experienced aged rights lawyers provide clear and compassionate advice on all elements of aged care law.

Clewett Lawyers are committed to the prevention of Elder Abuse and planning ahead as the main preventative strategy.

Estate planning and asset protection
Retirement village transactions
Advance health directives
Age discrimination
Financial and physical neglect
Guardianship of an elder
Superannuation entitlements

Key lawyers: Glen McCracken, David Whitehill

Injury Compensation

Injury Compensation

If you have been injured, suffered loss or damage as a result of an accident or due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to injury compensation. Our Accredited Specialist in personal injury matters knows how to provide the legal support you need.

No Win, No Fee. We provide a free initial consultation and will not charge any fees unless we win your case.

Motor vehicle injuries
Workplace injuries
Medical negligence
Public liability
Product liability
Serious personal injury
Abuse claims
Banking & Finance

Banking & Finance

Our banking and finance lawyers have decades of specialist experience. We act for institutional lenders, specialist lenders and personal, business and rural clients, providing a personalised, clear-sighted and commercial approach.

We work closely with clients to design effective financial structures for developments, acquisitions and refinancings.

Loan agreements and mortgages
Personal property securities
Crop funding and stock mortgages
Company charges
Consumer credit
Enforcement of loans and securities
Financial services disputes

Key lawyers: Glen McCracken, David Whitehill, Katie Cameron