A number of legal firms market their services as having lawyers specialising in family law. This is not the same though as being an Accredited Specialist.

Accreditation as a specialist is conducted and recognised by the Queensland Law Society and the Law Council of Australia and is a demanding process. To be admitted as a specialist, a minimum number of years experience and practice is required as a threshold requirement. Thereafter, further assessment by written examination is required. Accredited specialists must then continue to participate in legal education and development to ensure they remain up to date.

Our primary goal remains always to achieve our clients' needs, goals and expectations in delivering high-quality and cost-effective legal services. We believe that overall there is no substitute for experience, dedication and ultimate success.

The firm has intentionally focussed the practice on areas of personal law. These affect most individuals and is required to service the growing need for specialist lawyers in diverse and often emotional complex areas of law.

We prefer and emphasise negotiation and mediation to achieve favourable outcomes for our clients. Failing this, litigation remains if necessary.

At all times, we remain committed to delivering legal services confidently and efficiently.

Principal and Staff

Clive Speakman Solicitors has pursued its objectives by maintaining an excellent team of lawyers, paralegals and support staff, all committed to innovation and dedication to ensure clients enjoy access to higher standards of professional service. Staff remain client and goal-focused and committed to understanding and respecting the personal element. All professionals and support staff form a dedicated, caring and professional team having a genuine interest in the needs of each client.
Clive Speakman Clive Speakman is the principal and has practised both as a barrister and a solicitor since 1986. In 1997 he qualified as an Accredited Family Law Specialist lawyer and possesses the necessary legal and personal qualities required to succeed in this area. He maintains a keen interest in family law development and is author and co-author of various publications in this area. Additionally, he practices in estate planning and administration.

Support Staff

The balance of our staff are paralegals and support persons who continue the firm's role in exhibiting sound legal and personal skills and providing prompt and efficient service.