Workplace Accidents and Compensation Injured in a Workplace Accident? You Could Be Entitled to Compensation. At Butler McDermott Lawyers, our specialist personal injury lawyer is dedicated to protecting your rights in workplace accidents, ensuring you receive the expert representation you need. Get Immediate Advice We can help you if: Filing
Commercial and Business Lawyer Butler McDermott Lawyers: Experts in Commercial and Business Law Welcome to Butler McDermott Lawyers, where we’re unconditionally focused on your commercial outcomes. We specialise in providing tailored legal services that ensure your business not only operates effectively, but also thrives in today’s competitive landscape. Our robust
Personal Injury and Accident Compensation Lawyer We offer no-win, no-fee options in our Personal Injury and Accident Compensation division. Contact Butler McDermott Lawyers on (07) 5441 1044 for a free initial conversation with the Head of Personal Injury. Get the compensation you deserve with the help of Butler McDermott Lawyers
Estate Litigation Lawyer Sunshine Coast We offer no-win, no-fee options in our Estate Litigation division. Contact Butler McDermott Lawyers on (07) 5441 1044 for a free initial conversation with the Head of Estate Litigation. Butler McDermott Lawyers can help you seek justice through estate litigation Navigating the aftermath of
Litigation Lawyer Sunshine Coast When it comes to legal matters, you need the right advice. How we can help: Estate Litigation Land Resumption Commercial Litigation Civil Disputes Financial Disputes Property Disputes Debt Recovery Butler McDermott Lawyers are your Litigation Experts. Engaging the best litigation lawyer on the Sunshine Coast starts
Wills and Estates Legal Services Expert Guidance for Wills, Estate Planning, and Probate with Butler McDermott Lawyers At Butler McDermott Lawyers, we understand the profound importance of wills, estate planning, and the complexities that come with them. Guided by over 100 years of combined expertise, our dedicated Wills and Estates
Property Law Property Settlement Lawyers Butler McDermott’s property lawyers on the Sunshine Coast have many years of experience in defamation law, and can be of great assistance. Leasing Here at Butler McDermott Lawyers Sunshine Coast, we assist our Property Law clients in all forms of leasing and have many landlord
Land Resumption Lawyer Sunshine Coast Butler McDermott Lawyers Are Your Advocates in Land Resumption And Compulsory Land Acquisition Facing a compulsory land acquisition can be overwhelming. When you’re up against government authorities or large entities intending to resume your land, knowledge, and expertise are your best allies. Butler McDermott Lawyers,
Retirement Village Legal Advice Retirement Villages – Residence Contract Legal Advice Retirement should be a stress free period of life. Before entering a Retirement Village you should consult our Sunshine Coast solicitors for legal advice so we can review you residence contract and make sure there are no hidden traps.
Sports Law Sports Law Legal Advice Our Sunshine Coast law firm’s extensive community commitment and dedication to the sporting community give us a head start in the area of sports law. Why use a sports lawyer? Our sports lawyers have particular experience in acting in appeals to the Queensland Racing
Traffic Offences Traffic Offence Lawyer Butler McDermott Sunshine Coast car accident lawyers have represented numerous clients over the years on many different traffic offence charges. Why use a traffic offence lawyer? Some of the normal traffic offences are drink driving, drug driving, driving under the influence (DUI), failing to remain
Trust Law Trust Law Solicitors Sunshine Coast Need to set up a family trust or other type of trust, simply require some trust law advice? Contact our Butler McDermott solicitors on the Sunshine Coast to arrange an appointment. What is a trust? A ‘trust’ is the common word given to
Enduring Power of Attorney Enduring Power of Attorney Sunshine Coast Legal Services We all accept that ones health can fail or one could be involved in a serious accident. You could be too ill or injured to make choices about your medical treatment or could suffer a disability (such as
Coronial Inquests Coronial Inquests Lawyers Sunshine Coast The Queensland Coroner is responsible for conducting investigations and inquests into reportable deaths that occur in Queensland. The Coroners Court is established to hold inquests in relation to deaths which might require a closer look at the relevant facts. Coronial investigation or inquest.
Peace and Good Behaviour Peace and Good Behaviour Lawyers If you are feeling threatened by another person, there are a number of Orders available to assist you. Call Butler McDermott law firm’s Sunshine Coast lawyers to help you arrange the Order you need. Our peace and good behaviour lawyers are
Litigation Litigation Legal Services Need the legal services of experienced and trusted litigation lawyers in Sunshine Coast? Call the Butler McDermott law firm team in Nambour. Litigation refers to the conduct of a dispute that is now before a Court or a Tribunal. In essence, whilst two parties might be
Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Lawyers Sunshine Coast You’ve come to the right Sunshine Coast law firm for IP law services. Our team of IP lawyers have many years of experience in this field of law. About intellectual property rights The term “intellectual property” refers to the ownership of ideas, designs,
Divorce Lawyer and Family Law Services Navigate the complexities of divorce and family law with the help of our Family Lawyers at Butler McDermott Lawyers At Butler McDermott Lawyers, we understand the emotional and legal challenges that come with family law matters. With over 100 years of insight and a
Employment Law Sunshine Coast Employment Lawyers Butler McDermott’s law firm’s Sunshine Coast employment lawyers can provide assistance whether you are an employer or an employee. Areas of employment law legal advice include: Unfair Dismissal; Underpayment of wages; Redundancies; Show Cause Notices; Employment Contracts; Termination of Employment; Mediation of Disputes; Awards
Discrimination Solicitors Sunshine Coast Discrimination Solicitors If you feel that you have been discriminated against and would like to contract the services of an experienced workplace discrimination lawyer, you’re in the right place. Butler McDermott’s discrimination lawyers on the Sunshine Coast have many years of experience in defamation law, and
Defamation solicitors Defamation solicitors Sunshine Coast Are you considering suing for defamation and are seeking experienced defamation lawyers to represent you? Defamation is a tort (a civil wrong) actionable by a person against another for publishing words, remarks, comments or pictures that have the effect of lowering the reputation of
Debt Recovery Debt Recovery Lawyers Sunshine Coast If you are owed money by another person, business or company our Sunshine Coast solicitors can assist. Methods to recovery debt The extent to which a person must go to recover a debt varies in each set of unique circumstances. All that may
Criminal Lawyers Criminal Defence Lawyers Sunshine Coast Have you been accused or charged with a crime or offence & need a criminal defence lawyer? Being accused of a crime, misdemeanor or summary offence by the Police is a daunting experience for anyone. Our Nambour criminal solicitors on the Sunshine Coast
Bankruptcy Lawyers Bankruptcy Lawyers Sunshine Coast If a person is unable to pay their debts owed to others and has no capacity to meet those debts into the future, they may become bankrupt and be in need of the services of a bankruptcy solicitor. We’ll guide you through Being a
Environment Law Planning & Environment Solicitors Whether you are a developer, resident or interested member of the community, our environment lawyers on the Sunshine Coast can advise in relation to many aspects of development applications to Council. Environmental law advice Legal aspects of Development Applications; Making submissions (objections) against Development
Conveyancing Lawyers Sunshine Coast Conveyancing Lawyers Butler McDermott is the trusted name in property conveyancing in the Sunshine Coast. For over 100 years, we’ve been helping locals to obtain favourable conditions for the purchase or sale of their properties. We’ll guide you through Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, a
Consumer Law Consumer Law Solicitors If you feel aggrieved by the practices of a salesperson or have purchased a product, or received a service that you are not happy with, you may have a claim against the seller and have justification to hire a consumer law lawyer to pursue your
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Peter has been practising as a Nambour Solicitor since 1977 and joined Butler McDermott Lawyers the same year.
With over 40 years practicing as a Sunshine Coast lawyer, Peter has extensive knowledge of various facets of law.
He has practised in all areas of litigation and has special interests in:
Peter has specialised knowledge of and experience with resumption matters as a result of the Traveston Dam project, road corridors, Main Roads and water pipeline. He is renowned for his professional approach and is an experienced and determined advocate.
Solicitor/Director
Solicitor/Director
After arriving at Butler McDermott Lawyers in 2016, Al quickly progressed to running our Wills and Estates section and has successfully litigated disputes in the Supreme and District Courts of Queensland in the early stages of his career.
In the years that followed Al has now moved to assist our clients with commercial and property matters having achieved positive outcomes in that area as well as general litigation. Al’s experience has him uniquely placed to provide quality advice in the areas of property, commercial, wills and estates and general litigation.
Al is involved in giving back to the community, sitting on the board for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Sundale Community Foundation. He otherwise became a director of Butler McDermott Lawyers in November 2021.
