Employment lawyers in Townsville
First, the 3 firms we picked in Townsville, with the reason for each. Then every other firm in the area, so you can compare. Whether a firm suits your situation is something to check with the firm directly.
- Firms we picked
- 3
- Picks last checked
- 1 October 2026
How we pick
Every firm in our picks meets all four. Picks are not for sale.
- An office in the cityThe firm has an office in the city.
- A page for this area of lawIt has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website.
- An active ABNIt has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au).
- A merit signal we can citeIt has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award.
What “our picks” means
These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
Our picks
This is our opinion: firms that meet every criterion above. It is not a ranking, and the Google rating beside a firm is Google’s, not part of why we picked it.
Maurice Blackburn provides legal services in work and road injuries, medical injuries, employment law, class actions, wills and related areas across Australia. It has been helping and guiding clients for over 100 years.
What the firm says it handles
- Work injuries
- Road injuries
- Medical injuries
- Unfair dismissal
- Employment contract
- Workplace bullying
Why we picked it
A large national firm with a Townsville office that Doyle's Guide places in its Second Tier for Queensland employee-side employment law, with Patrick Turner ranked Preeminent.
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Second Tier employment law firm (Employee & Union Representation), Queensland (opens in a new tab)
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Patrick Turner (Maurice Blackburn) listed Preeminent, Employee & Union Representation, Queensland (opens in a new tab)
- Firm's Townsville office page lists employment issues among services and gives the address and phone (opens in a new tab)
- Office
- Shop 19, Domain Central Shopping Centre, 103 Duckworth Street, Garbutt QLD 4814
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation · Fixed fees · No win, no fee
- Languages besides English
- Also speaks Italian, Arabic, Persian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Spanish, Greek
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Slater and Gordon Lawyers (Townsville)
Townsville CityWhy we picked it
A large national firm with a Townsville office that Doyle's Guide lists as Recommended for Queensland employee-side employment law, with a dedicated unfair dismissal page.
- Office
- 2nd Floor, 280 Flinders Street, Townsville QLD 4810
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
wilson/ryan/grose provides legal services across a wide range of practice areas including property, wills and estates, employment and litigation. The firm has offices in Townsville and the Sunshine Coast and traces its origins to 1895, marking over 130 years of operation.
What the firm says it handles
- Estate planning
- Estate administration
- Estate & trust litigation
- Residential property & conveyancing
- Employment law
Why we picked it
A Townsville firm whose employment team is led by Michelle Morton, a Queensland Law Society accredited specialist in workplace relations law, and whose dedicated employment page covers unfair dismissal, discrimination and sexual harassment claims.
- Firm's employment page: team led by Michelle Morton and supported by Sally McCutcheon, both accredited specialists in Workplace Relations Law (opens in a new tab)
- Firm's profile: Michelle Morton, Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist (Workplace Relations), 2008 (opens in a new tab)
- Firm's contact page: Townsville office at 15 Sturt Street, phone (07) 4760 0100 (opens in a new tab)
- Office
- 15 Sturt Street, Townsville QLD 4810
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Fair Work Ombudsman
Free Fair Work Infoline on pay, entitlements and workplace rights; also assists with underpayment complaints.
13 13 94
- Queensland Employment Law Service (Caxton Legal Centre)
Free employment legal help for eligible Queenslanders who are disadvantaged or on a low income. Call weekdays 9am-4:45pm.
1800 229 866
- Legal Aid Queensland (Townsville office)
Regional office at Level 4, 22 Walker Street, Townsville; free legal information and advice in family law, criminal law and some civil matters for eligible people. Infoline 1300 65 11 88.
(07) 4758 5300
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When you need a employment lawyer
Situations where people commonly speak to a employment lawyer:
- You have been dismissed, made redundant, or told your role is changing, and the process looks unclear.
- You have raised or been the subject of a bullying, harassment or discrimination complaint at work.
- You are being asked to sign an employment contract, a settlement or a restraint of trade clause.
Questions about employment lawyers in Townsville
- How does Zoe pick employment lawyers in Townsville?
- Every firm in our picks meets all of these. The firm has an office in the city. It has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website. It has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au). It has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award. These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used.
- Are these lawyers paid to be listed?
- No. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
- What does employment law cover?
- Work disputes: dismissal and redundancy, bullying, harassment and discrimination complaints, and employment contracts, settlements and restraint of trade clauses. This is general information, not legal advice about your situation.
- When do people speak to a employment lawyer?
- Situations where people commonly speak to a employment lawyer: You have been dismissed, made redundant, or told your role is changing, and the process looks unclear; You have raised or been the subject of a bullying, harassment or discrimination complaint at work; You are being asked to sign an employment contract, a settlement or a restraint of trade clause. This is general information about common situations, not advice about yours.
- Are there free options for employment matters in Townsville?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Fair Work Ombudsman, Queensland Employment Law Service (Caxton Legal Centre) and Legal Aid Queensland (Townsville office) under free options.
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