Our Team

John Patterson
Founder & Partner
About

John Patterson is a highly regarded family law solicitor, admitted to practice in both the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia. With over a decade of experience, John represents clients throughout the Darling Downs, Western Downs and Brisbane regions. His work in family law has been consistently recognised in Doyle’s Guide since 2022.


John holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and a Bachelor of Business majoring in Economics, giving him particular insight into complex financial matters. His experience extends across trust and corporate structures, self-managed superannuation funds, spousal maintenance, and Financial and Child Support Agreements. He also works closely with accountants and financial planners where matters require broader financial expertise.


Alongside complex financial matters, John has extensive experience in parenting disputes, domestic violence and dispute resolution, including matters involving relocation, parental alienation, mental health, substance abuse and family violence.


John is known for a pragmatic and measured approach to family law. He provides clients with clear advice about their position, the options available to them and the strategy required to move forward. Whether a matter calls for careful negotiation or a firmer position, John brings experience, sound judgement and considered representation to the matters entrusted to him.