Colin Simpson is the principal of Springwood Lawyers and leads an experienced and capable team. Unlike many larger law firms, at Springwood Lawyers your work will be carried out by experienced solicitors.

We will provide you with:

Sound, sensible advice
Mediation services
Negotiated settlements
Court representation
Collaborative approach when appropriate

At Springwood Lawyers you will be listened to with patience and empathy. Your matter will be thoroughly prepared and at conferences, mediations or Court appearances you will be expertly represented by our staff.

In consultation with you as our client, we will use our expertise and experience to resolve disputes as quickly as possible, ensuring a cost effective result.

Our Team:

All of our team specialise in the area of family law. Colin Simpson (Principal) and Ivan Tanzer (Consultant) have many years of legal experience. Colin has practised almost exclusively in the area of family law for the past eight years.

Ivan has a distinguished law career, especially in the area of family law. He has been a Magistrate and Deputy District Court Judge in Hong Kong and after his return to Australia in 1993, was appointed Registrar of the Family Court of Australia, a position which he held for the next 13 years. Lesley Gillard has recently joined our team as a solicitor. Prior to working in family law, he had a lengthy background in banking and finance.

We are excellent divorce lawyers.

In addition to being admitted as Solicitors of the Supreme Court of Queensland, and Solicitors and Barristers of The High Court of Australia, our lawyers have qualifications in mediation and collaborative law. The experience and expertise we have at Springwood Lawyers means that our lawyers will represent you at most of your Court appearances and barristers will only be retained when necessary. This translates into a significant cost saving to you.

Our Services:

It is important to ensure that you receive not only expert advice on your rights and obligations, but also guidance during what can be a difficult time for you and your children.

We are committed to the prompt and efficient resolution of family law disputes, in the most cost effective manner possible.

Our team will provide expert legal advice in the following areas:

Finalising family law settlements
Divorce and separation
Property settlements and financial agreements
Access arrangements for children
De facto relationships
Pre-nuptial agreements
Domestic relationship arrangements
Spouse maintenance
Child support
Family provisions and wills
International child abduction

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Nicki Dyson, 26/9/2012

After meeting with Colin Simpson this morning I feel such a sense of relief. He is an extremely nice gentleman who managed to gather the facts succinctly and provide valuable and realistic guidance for my situation, his depth of knowledge and understanding of Family Law was really evident. I left the office feeling clear and empowered...Thank you!!

Coralie Curran, 15/1/2012

Colin is always kind, caring, supportive and professional. He helped me through a very difficult time in my life. I would definitely recommend Springwood Lawyers.

Emily Sands, 11/7/2011

I felt like I was in really good hands. Springwood Lawyers really looked after me the whole way through my matter. Thank you Colin Simpson and the wonderful team at Springwood Lawyers.

Margaret Givan, 15/3/2011

I spoke to Colin on phone today, thank you for your help. Good to speak to a nice person.

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