How do I verify a lawyer's credentials?

Trust is the foundation of the client-lawyer relationship. It is crucial to ensure that the person representing you is a fully qualified, admitted, and insured legal practitioner.

Queensland Law Society (QLS) Register

All solicitors in Queensland must hold a current Practising Certificate issued by the Queensland Law Society.

You can verify our status at any time using the official Find a Solicitor tool:

• Search the QLS Register

Simply search for “Bell & Senior” or the name of your specific solicitor.

Our Qualifications

• Admitted Solicitors: All our lawyers are admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance: As a Lexon-insured firm, we carry comprehensive professional indemnity insurance for your protection.
• Trust Account: Our trust account is externally audited annually in strict compliance with the Legal Profession Act 2007 (Qld).

Why This Matters

Only a qualified solicitor can give you “legal advice” that is protected by client legal privilege. Using unqualified “advisors” or unregulated consultants leaves you without insurance protection or the ethical safeguards of the legal profession.

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