Clear legal advice for the decisions that matter most

"I have been using McCarthy Durie since 2018 and have always found the service first rate. The team has looked after my legal needs ranging from Employment Contracts to Business sale agreements. Recently I have been involved in a legal dispute over a contract matter and have been collaborating closely with Ben Schefe. Ben's professionalism, communication and knowledge of the subject has allowed me to make the right decisions to navigate through the process. I have no hesitation in recommending McCarthy Durie as they have always look after me as a client."

"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to Daniel Ulaszyn for everything he has done for me throughout my family law case. His dedication, expertise, and genuine care made an incredible difference during one of the most difficult times in my life. From our very first meeting, it was clear that he approached my case with individualized attention and compassion. Dan took the time to understand not just the legal aspects, but the emotional weight of the situation as well, something I truly appreciated. Knowing that he was not only fighting for me legally, but also looking out for my best interests personally, gave me both confidence and peace of mind. His thorough preparation, clear communication, and strong advocacy never went unnoticed. I always felt supported and well-informed, and I couldn't have asked for a better advocate in my corner. I truly felt like more than just another client."

"I can't thank Maxi-Lee enough for her careful consideration, professionalism and assistance in selling our commercial property. Smooth transaction and delightful to deal with. She made this process a pleasure. Looking forward to recommending her and McCarthy Durie Lawyers."

"John and Michelle supported us with a very serious situation with regards to our renovation. They were measured, cautious, with their advice. Additionally they were able to engage great specialists for reports that we hope will help support our situation."

"I have known of MDL for several years and have dealt with them regarding several legal matters such as buying and selling homes along with arranging mine and my husbands will. However over the last 2 years I had the absolute pleasure of dealing with Ben Schefe regarding a significant litigation case I was unfortunate to be in. From the moment I stepped into the conference room to meet Ben I knew I had met the man that would honestly safe my life on so many ways. His manner is warm but firm & he is knowledgeable in every way. No question was ever stupid and every interaction was pleasant. Ben is a kind, honest and reliable man who took my case on with no doubt in his mind that we would win. The end result shows this. After 2 years of battle in the Supreme Court we had the pleasure of winning our case just like he said we would. Ben never left my side and it's thanks to him that I was able to get through one of the most difficult times in my life. It is an honour to have been able to work with Ben but to now call him my friend. I will never forget what you did for me and will forever be thankful, you are part of some very painful but special memories in my life's journey. If you're looking for a down to earth, honest, reliable and knowledgeable solicitor I would have no hesitation in recommending Ben and his amazing team at MDL."

"Thank you Maxi, great customer service. I have received a contract review and advice on my residential contract. Really happy with her advice and great communication. Would definitely recommended MDL to my friends."

"Carmen was extremely professional, guiding us through the purchase of our new home and certainly helped alleviated the pressures during a stressful time. I would highly recommend Carmen for any conveyancing work. Thank you."

"We have found MDL to be efficient and helpful in navigating through several business-related issues over the last couple of years. We're glad to have their support and expertise."

"MDL are a law firm with very knowledgeable and professional staff. If you are looking to have your Will updated or just get a new Will, I can't recommend they high enough"

"I had such a positive experience with James from first meeting for property settlement to finalisation of interim parenting matters. He kept me well-informed of the process, provided guidance and potential solutions which assisted me in my decision making with respect to both property and parenting issues. I can't thank him enough for also dealing with my emotions and providing me with such great humour!! A big thank you to Dan also for his assistance with some parenting matters and divorce application. His communication was outstanding and timely and I appreciated his guidance and support also. I can't thank James and Dan enough for their support through a horrendous chapter of my life which can now be closed."

"Very professional and awesome service - special thanks to Ben Schefe who worked tirelessly in my Litigation case against an unscrupulous client and recovered hundred of thousands on dollars in unpaid fees, would recommend McCarthy Durie Lawyers."

"Great service as always from the Commercial Team at MDL. Thank you Maxi-Lee, your assistance was both professional and timely! Highly recommend the entire team!"

"Excellent service and staff were professional and helpful with the sale of my property. Thank you!"

"Highly recommend the conveyancing team. Great experience recently on a sale and purchase with Bronwyn."

"MDL have helped me through a number of property transactions. All of which have been seamless"

"I recently had Raisa Blanco (an Associate at McCarthy Durie Lawyers) help me with a business agreement that I was undertaking. She did a great job - she was prompt, commercial and highlighted the options. I look forward to having Raisa help me in the future."

"My husband and I are very grateful for the thoroughness and attention to detail provided by Michelle at MDL for our building contract. She really went above and beyond and took the time to explain. We'd highly recommend this firm."

"Thank you so much Maxi-Lee for your help with our sale. Great communication and very easy to work with. I would highly recommended Maxi-Lee for any commercial transactions."

"MDL managed my parenting and property settlement. Jasmine Evans was my solicitor and she was supported by legal assistant, Carol Pash. Carol was knowledgeable, supportive and professional throughout the entire process. Carol repeatedly went above and beyond to assist me; her knowledge of legal process was exemplary and she saved me a lot of time and money. I would highly recommend this law firm."

"Very happy with how McCarthy Durie dealt with the finalisation of my Grandmothers' will and estate. Vinh was easy to communicate with and clearly explained right from the beginning how long the process could take. I particularly appreciated how easy it was to do most of the necessary paperwork online as I don't currently live in Australia."

"Maxi Lee at McCarthy Durie was really helpful in reviewing a contract for my partner and I, made purchasing a lot smoother as well as feeling confident we're not missing anything. Thanks!"

"Courteous, timely and professional, what more do you want."

"Bronwyn is very professional and knowledgeable. Fantastic to deal with."

"I was introduced to Vanessa through my broker, and I honestly couldn’t be more grateful. From the very beginning, Vanessa demonstrated not only outstanding professionalism, but also incredible patience and a genuine willingness to help at every step. She assisted us with the purchase of our very first home—something that felt especially daunting as we’re not originally from Australia and had little knowledge of how the process worked here. Thanks to Vanessa’s clear communication and guidance, what could have been an overwhelming experience turned out to be smooth and even enjoyable. We’re deeply thankful for her support, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a solicitor they can truly trust"

"Vanessa and the team were such a big help during our business purchase, going above and beyond to assist us."

"We have been using Drazens services as a lawyer for the last 7 years or so. We have always received great results with his services in multiple cases, his work has always been awesome. I have no hesitation in recommending his services."

"This is the 4th time this year that we've used MDL for conveyancing. Extremely happy again with every interaction with the team. Knowledgeable and efficient. They answered all of my "silly" questions and dealt with the other party when appropriate. This particular engagement was for a simultaneous settlement, Melanie and Bronwyn organised it all. Everything went off without a hitch. We've been clients for about 23 years and will continue to recommend MDL."

"It is always a please working with John Warlow at MDL lawyers. John and his team have helped us in our business and our clients on many occasions and I always get wonderful feedback. I can highly recommend."

"Kylie was a delight to work with, prompt, professional and friendly advise"

"To Yvette. The most amazing, professional and helpful person in 2025. Your help this last few months has been unprecedented. You did so much for us and I could feel how much you cared that we got out settlement over the line at the last minute. You are a true gem. I don't think these words truly express how much your kindness and attention to detail mean to me. Keep being you, because you are thoughtful, resourceful and pretty funny. You are what this world needs. Staff member of the month as a minimum! Katrina Taunton."

"I have been using McCarthy Durie since 2018 and have always found the service first rate. The team has looked after my legal needs ranging from Employment Contracts to Business sale agreements. Recently I have been involved in a legal dispute over a contract matter and have been collaborating closely with Ben Schefe. Ben's professionalism, communication and knowledge of the subject has allowed me to make the right decisions to navigate through the process. I have no hesitation in recommending McCarthy Durie as they have always look after me as a client."

"Thank you Maxi for your help with our contract review. Your communication was clear and the turn around was quick. Would definitely recommend McCarthy Durie to others."

"Highly recommend Fiona for all your conveyancing needs. She was efficient and knowledgeable and she made the whole process a positive one."

"Referred to McCarthy Durie by the Master Builders to help with some legal matters for our construction business, they acted quickly and followed up with the proposed next steps before it even crossed my mind and we got the result we wanted. Would highly recommend them to others."

"MDL managed my parenting and property settlement. Jasmine Evans was my solicitor and she was supported by legal assistant, Carol Pash. Carol was knowledgeable, supportive and professional throughout the entire process. Carol repeatedly went above and beyond to assist me; her knowledge of legal process was exemplary and she saved me a lot of time and money. I would highly recommend this law firm."

"I was introduced to Vanessa through my broker, and I honestly couldn't be more grateful. From the very beginning, Vanessa demonstrated not only outstanding professionalism, but also incredible patience and a genuine willingness to help at every step. She assisted us with the purchase of our very first home—something that felt especially daunting as we're not originally from Australia and had little knowledge of how the process worked here. Thanks to Vanessa's clear communication and guidance, what could have been an overwhelming experience turned out to be smooth and even enjoyable. We're deeply thankful for her support, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a solicitor they can truly trust."

"Thank you, Maxi-Lee, for your invaluable assistance in selling our commercial property. Effortless transaction, a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend McCarthy Durie Lawyers anytime!"

"Thank you to the whole team for handling my deceased Mother's sale of her property. For my brother and I it was so easy leaving it in your hands, the continual updates of the process was so appreciated and so less distressing from the beginning to the end for us both. Again, Thank You..."

"I had such a positive experience with James from first meeting for property settlement to finalisation of interim parenting matters. He kept me well-informed of the process, provided guidance and potential solutions which assisted me in my decision making with respect to both property and parenting issues. I can’t thank him enough for also dealing with my emotions and providing me with such great humour!! A big thank you to Dan also for his assistance with some parenting matters and divorce application. His communication was outstanding and timely and I appreciated his guidance and support also. I can’t thank James and Dan enough for their support through a horrendous chapter of my life which can now be closed."

"I have had dealings with MDL on quite a few occasions, where they were acting for a landlord of mine and lately as a customer of mine, advertising on one of our billboards (Big Sign Company). They are very easy to deal with, super efficient and friendly law firm. Highly recommended."

"We are very happy with the services of MDL, especially from Bruce Sargent and Yvette Palmer. They are both good communicators, explaining things in detail, and contact us promptly whenever the need arises. Thankyou."

"So very helpful and found a short appointment for me on the day!"

"I could not recommend Octavia highly enough. I am not always an easy client as I can have very high expectations but every single one of my expectations were met and exceeded. Octavia is so knowledgeable, she made the entire process so easy and stressfree and that's with dealing with 2 properties! 100% would recommend MDL to everyone"

"We found our experience with these Lawyers very efficient easy to follow & we were able to get everything in printed form as doing things on line is a nightmare for our age group. Thank you all for your speed & efficiency."

"McCarthy Durie Lawyers are a great Redlands Law Firm which provide a wide range of services. Bronwyn Itz is one of their dedicated professionals"

"Very happy with how McCarthy Durie dealt with the finalisation of my Grandmothers' will and estate. Vinh was easy to communicate with and clearly explained right from the beginning how long the process could take. I particularly appreciated how easy it was to do most of the necessary paperwork online as I don't currently live in Australia."

"Raisa and Andrew went above and beyond to help my business partner and I enter into a shareholders agreement that suited our needs. Highly recommend this firm."

"I have been using McCarthy Durie since 2018 and have always found the service first rate. The team has looked after my legal needs ranging from Employment Contracts to Business sale agreements. Recently I have been involved in a legal dispute over a contract matter and have been collaborating closely with Ben Schefe. Ben's professionalism, communication and knowledge of the subject has allowed me to make the right decisions to navigate through the process. I have no hesitation in recommending McCarthy Durie as they have always look after me as a client."

"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to Daniel Ulaszyn for everything he has done for me throughout my family law case. His dedication, expertise, and genuine care made an incredible difference during one of the most difficult times in my life. From our very first meeting, it was clear that he approached my case with individualized attention and compassion. Dan took the time to understand not just the legal aspects, but the emotional weight of the situation as well, something I truly appreciated. Knowing that he was not only fighting for me legally, but also looking out for my best interests personally, gave me both confidence and peace of mind. His thorough preparation, clear communication, and strong advocacy never went unnoticed. I always felt supported and well-informed, and I couldn't have asked for a better advocate in my corner. I truly felt like more than just another client."

"I can't thank Maxi-Lee enough for her careful consideration, professionalism and assistance in selling our commercial property. Smooth transaction and delightful to deal with. She made this process a pleasure. Looking forward to recommending her and McCarthy Durie Lawyers."

"John and Michelle supported us with a very serious situation with regards to our renovation. They were measured, cautious, with their advice. Additionally they were able to engage great specialists for reports that we hope will help support our situation."

"I have known of MDL for several years and have dealt with them regarding several legal matters such as buying and selling homes along with arranging mine and my husbands will. However over the last 2 years I had the absolute pleasure of dealing with Ben Schefe regarding a significant litigation case I was unfortunate to be in. From the moment I stepped into the conference room to meet Ben I knew I had met the man that would honestly safe my life on so many ways. His manner is warm but firm & he is knowledgeable in every way. No question was ever stupid and every interaction was pleasant. Ben is a kind, honest and reliable man who took my case on with no doubt in his mind that we would win. The end result shows this. After 2 years of battle in the Supreme Court we had the pleasure of winning our case just like he said we would. Ben never left my side and it's thanks to him that I was able to get through one of the most difficult times in my life. It is an honour to have been able to work with Ben but to now call him my friend. I will never forget what you did for me and will forever be thankful, you are part of some very painful but special memories in my life's journey. If you're looking for a down to earth, honest, reliable and knowledgeable solicitor I would have no hesitation in recommending Ben and his amazing team at MDL."

"Thank you Maxi, great customer service. I have received a contract review and advice on my residential contract. Really happy with her advice and great communication. Would definitely recommended MDL to my friends."

"Carmen was extremely professional, guiding us through the purchase of our new home and certainly helped alleviated the pressures during a stressful time. I would highly recommend Carmen for any conveyancing work. Thank you."

"We have found MDL to be efficient and helpful in navigating through several business-related issues over the last couple of years. We're glad to have their support and expertise."

"MDL are a law firm with very knowledgeable and professional staff. If you are looking to have your Will updated or just get a new Will, I can't recommend they high enough"

"I had such a positive experience with James from first meeting for property settlement to finalisation of interim parenting matters. He kept me well-informed of the process, provided guidance and potential solutions which assisted me in my decision making with respect to both property and parenting issues. I can't thank him enough for also dealing with my emotions and providing me with such great humour!! A big thank you to Dan also for his assistance with some parenting matters and divorce application. His communication was outstanding and timely and I appreciated his guidance and support also. I can't thank James and Dan enough for their support through a horrendous chapter of my life which can now be closed."

"Very professional and awesome service - special thanks to Ben Schefe who worked tirelessly in my Litigation case against an unscrupulous client and recovered hundred of thousands on dollars in unpaid fees, would recommend McCarthy Durie Lawyers."

"Great service as always from the Commercial Team at MDL. Thank you Maxi-Lee, your assistance was both professional and timely! Highly recommend the entire team!"

"Excellent service and staff were professional and helpful with the sale of my property. Thank you!"

"Highly recommend the conveyancing team. Great experience recently on a sale and purchase with Bronwyn."

"MDL have helped me through a number of property transactions. All of which have been seamless"

"I recently had Raisa Blanco (an Associate at McCarthy Durie Lawyers) help me with a business agreement that I was undertaking. She did a great job - she was prompt, commercial and highlighted the options. I look forward to having Raisa help me in the future."

"My husband and I are very grateful for the thoroughness and attention to detail provided by Michelle at MDL for our building contract. She really went above and beyond and took the time to explain. We'd highly recommend this firm."

"Thank you so much Maxi-Lee for your help with our sale. Great communication and very easy to work with. I would highly recommended Maxi-Lee for any commercial transactions."

"MDL managed my parenting and property settlement. Jasmine Evans was my solicitor and she was supported by legal assistant, Carol Pash. Carol was knowledgeable, supportive and professional throughout the entire process. Carol repeatedly went above and beyond to assist me; her knowledge of legal process was exemplary and she saved me a lot of time and money. I would highly recommend this law firm."

"Very happy with how McCarthy Durie dealt with the finalisation of my Grandmothers' will and estate. Vinh was easy to communicate with and clearly explained right from the beginning how long the process could take. I particularly appreciated how easy it was to do most of the necessary paperwork online as I don't currently live in Australia."

"Maxi Lee at McCarthy Durie was really helpful in reviewing a contract for my partner and I, made purchasing a lot smoother as well as feeling confident we're not missing anything. Thanks!"

"Courteous, timely and professional, what more do you want."

"Bronwyn is very professional and knowledgeable. Fantastic to deal with."

"I was introduced to Vanessa through my broker, and I honestly couldn’t be more grateful. From the very beginning, Vanessa demonstrated not only outstanding professionalism, but also incredible patience and a genuine willingness to help at every step. She assisted us with the purchase of our very first home—something that felt especially daunting as we’re not originally from Australia and had little knowledge of how the process worked here. Thanks to Vanessa’s clear communication and guidance, what could have been an overwhelming experience turned out to be smooth and even enjoyable. We’re deeply thankful for her support, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a solicitor they can truly trust"

"Vanessa and the team were such a big help during our business purchase, going above and beyond to assist us."

"We have been using Drazens services as a lawyer for the last 7 years or so. We have always received great results with his services in multiple cases, his work has always been awesome. I have no hesitation in recommending his services."

"This is the 4th time this year that we've used MDL for conveyancing. Extremely happy again with every interaction with the team. Knowledgeable and efficient. They answered all of my "silly" questions and dealt with the other party when appropriate. This particular engagement was for a simultaneous settlement, Melanie and Bronwyn organised it all. Everything went off without a hitch. We've been clients for about 23 years and will continue to recommend MDL."

"It is always a please working with John Warlow at MDL lawyers. John and his team have helped us in our business and our clients on many occasions and I always get wonderful feedback. I can highly recommend."

"Kylie was a delight to work with, prompt, professional and friendly advise"

"To Yvette. The most amazing, professional and helpful person in 2025. Your help this last few months has been unprecedented. You did so much for us and I could feel how much you cared that we got out settlement over the line at the last minute. You are a true gem. I don't think these words truly express how much your kindness and attention to detail mean to me. Keep being you, because you are thoughtful, resourceful and pretty funny. You are what this world needs. Staff member of the month as a minimum! Katrina Taunton."

"I have been using McCarthy Durie since 2018 and have always found the service first rate. The team has looked after my legal needs ranging from Employment Contracts to Business sale agreements. Recently I have been involved in a legal dispute over a contract matter and have been collaborating closely with Ben Schefe. Ben's professionalism, communication and knowledge of the subject has allowed me to make the right decisions to navigate through the process. I have no hesitation in recommending McCarthy Durie as they have always look after me as a client."

"Thank you Maxi for your help with our contract review. Your communication was clear and the turn around was quick. Would definitely recommend McCarthy Durie to others."

"Highly recommend Fiona for all your conveyancing needs. She was efficient and knowledgeable and she made the whole process a positive one."

"Referred to McCarthy Durie by the Master Builders to help with some legal matters for our construction business, they acted quickly and followed up with the proposed next steps before it even crossed my mind and we got the result we wanted. Would highly recommend them to others."

"MDL managed my parenting and property settlement. Jasmine Evans was my solicitor and she was supported by legal assistant, Carol Pash. Carol was knowledgeable, supportive and professional throughout the entire process. Carol repeatedly went above and beyond to assist me; her knowledge of legal process was exemplary and she saved me a lot of time and money. I would highly recommend this law firm."

"I was introduced to Vanessa through my broker, and I honestly couldn't be more grateful. From the very beginning, Vanessa demonstrated not only outstanding professionalism, but also incredible patience and a genuine willingness to help at every step. She assisted us with the purchase of our very first home—something that felt especially daunting as we're not originally from Australia and had little knowledge of how the process worked here. Thanks to Vanessa's clear communication and guidance, what could have been an overwhelming experience turned out to be smooth and even enjoyable. We're deeply thankful for her support, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a solicitor they can truly trust."

"Thank you, Maxi-Lee, for your invaluable assistance in selling our commercial property. Effortless transaction, a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend McCarthy Durie Lawyers anytime!"

"Thank you to the whole team for handling my deceased Mother's sale of her property. For my brother and I it was so easy leaving it in your hands, the continual updates of the process was so appreciated and so less distressing from the beginning to the end for us both. Again, Thank You..."

"I had such a positive experience with James from first meeting for property settlement to finalisation of interim parenting matters. He kept me well-informed of the process, provided guidance and potential solutions which assisted me in my decision making with respect to both property and parenting issues. I can’t thank him enough for also dealing with my emotions and providing me with such great humour!! A big thank you to Dan also for his assistance with some parenting matters and divorce application. His communication was outstanding and timely and I appreciated his guidance and support also. I can’t thank James and Dan enough for their support through a horrendous chapter of my life which can now be closed."

"I have had dealings with MDL on quite a few occasions, where they were acting for a landlord of mine and lately as a customer of mine, advertising on one of our billboards (Big Sign Company). They are very easy to deal with, super efficient and friendly law firm. Highly recommended."

"We are very happy with the services of MDL, especially from Bruce Sargent and Yvette Palmer. They are both good communicators, explaining things in detail, and contact us promptly whenever the need arises. Thankyou."

"So very helpful and found a short appointment for me on the day!"

"I could not recommend Octavia highly enough. I am not always an easy client as I can have very high expectations but every single one of my expectations were met and exceeded. Octavia is so knowledgeable, she made the entire process so easy and stressfree and that's with dealing with 2 properties! 100% would recommend MDL to everyone"

"We found our experience with these Lawyers very efficient easy to follow & we were able to get everything in printed form as doing things on line is a nightmare for our age group. Thank you all for your speed & efficiency."

"McCarthy Durie Lawyers are a great Redlands Law Firm which provide a wide range of services. Bronwyn Itz is one of their dedicated professionals"

"Very happy with how McCarthy Durie dealt with the finalisation of my Grandmothers' will and estate. Vinh was easy to communicate with and clearly explained right from the beginning how long the process could take. I particularly appreciated how easy it was to do most of the necessary paperwork online as I don't currently live in Australia."

"Raisa and Andrew went above and beyond to help my business partner and I enter into a shareholders agreement that suited our needs. Highly recommend this firm."