Laura Neil

T: (07) 4041 7725

M: 0429 962 079

F: (07) 4041 7970

E: lneil@endeavourchambers.com.au

Laura has a reputation for her expertise in personal injuries litigation, having practiced in the field for over 25 years.

She was called to the Bar in 2013 and practises in personal injuries litigation, including workers’ compensation, motor vehicle accidents, occupiers liability, medical negligence and total and permanent disability claims. She represents both plaintiffs and defendants. Laura also conducts mediations.

Laura is known for her compassionate way with clients and her fierce defence of their rights.

In 2014 Laura was awarded Regional Woman Lawyer of the Year. Laura practises throughout regional and South-East Queensland.

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Lawyers Alliance

    • National President 2017/2018

    • National CLE sub-committee 2016, 2018, 2019

    • National Director 2008-2010

    • Qld Branch Committee 2006-2011, 2014 to date

    • State CLE sub-committee 2015 to date

    • Rural and Regional Sub-committee chair 2014 to date

  • Bar Association of Queensland

    • Equal Opportunity and Diversity Committee 2018 to 2023

  • Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc.

    • Vice President 2014 to 2018

    • Board Member 2012 to 2019

  • Women Lawyers Association of Queensland

    • Cairns Regional Ambassador 2018 to 2021

    • Mentor on Ladder Program 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2016, 2018 to 2021

  • Far North Medical and Legal Society Inc.

    • Founding Committee Member 2013 to 2015

  • Far North Queensland Law Association

    • Mentor on Mentoring Program 2015 to date

    • Law Ball sub-committee member 2015, 2016

  • James Cook University

    • Mentor on Mentoring Program 2015


Professional Achievements

  • Women Lawyers Association of Queensland “Inspo List” 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

  • Women Lawyers Association of Queensland Regional Woman Lawyer of the Year 2014

  • Queensland Law Society Accredited Personal Injuries Specialist 2009

  • Caxton Legal Centre Queensland Law Handbook editing author to 2006-2015 (Personal Injuries chapter)

Admissions and Appointments

2013 - Called to the Bar

1997 - Admitted as a Solicitor Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia

March 2016 - Appointed Panel Member under s.193A Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003

August 2018 to August 2021 - Sessional Legal Member Mental Health Review Tribunal

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (1995), James Cook University

Nationally Accredited Mediator (2016-2018), Dispute Resolution Branch, Department of Justice and Attorney-General.

Practice Areas

  • Personal Injuries

    • Workers Compensation

    • Motor Vehicle

    • Public Liability

    • Professional Liability

    • Medical Negligence

    • Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Claims

  • Mediator in all areas of law