Laura Neil
M: 0429 962 079
E: lneil@endeavourchambers.com.au
Laura has a reputation for her expertise in personal injuries litigation, having practiced in the field for almost 30 years.
She was called to the Bar in 2013 and practices in all aspects of personal injuries litigation including workers’ compensation, motor vehicle accidents, occupiers’ liability, professional liability and medical negligence claims. Whilst she predominantly acts for plaintiffs, she also undertakes work for defendants.
Laura is also a highly regarded mediator, conducting mediations across all practice areas (not limited to personal injuries) throughout the State.
Laura is a JCU alumni and is known for her compassionate way with clients, as well as her fierce defence of their rights.
Laura practices throughout regional and South-East Queensland.
Professional Memberships:
Australian Lawyers Alliance
National President 2017/2018
National CLE sub-committee 2016, 2018, 2019
National Director 2008-2010
Qld Branch Committee 2006-2011, 2014 to 2024
State CLE sub-committee 2015 to 2024
Rural and Regional Sub-committee chair 2014 to 2024
Bar Association of Queensland
Equal Opportunity and Diversity Committee 2018 to 2023
Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc.
Vice President 2014 to 2018
Board Member 2012 to 2019
Women Lawyers Association of Queensland
Cairns Regional Ambassador 2018 to 2021
Mentor on Ladder Program 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2016, 2018 to 2021
Far North Medical and Legal Society Inc.
Founding Committee Member 2013 to 2015
Far North Queensland Law Association
Mentor on Mentoring Program 2015 to date
Law Ball sub-committee member 2015, 2016
James Cook University
Mentor on Mentoring Program 2015
Professional Achievements:
2025 Doyle’s Guide Leading Junior Counsel - Insurance and Personal Injuries
Women Lawyers Association of Queensland “Inspo List” 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Women Lawyers Association of Queensland Regional Woman Lawyer of the Year 2014
Queensland Law Society Accredited Personal Injuries Specialist 2009
Caxton Legal Centre Queensland Law Handbook editing author to 2006-2015 (Personal Injuries chapter)
Admissions and Appointments:
March 2016 to present - Appointed Panel Member under s.193A Worker’s Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003
August 2018 to August 2021 - Sessional Legal Member Mental Health Review Tribunal
2013 - Called to the Bar
1997 - Admitted as a Solicitor Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia
Qualifications:
Nationally Accredited Mediator (2016-2018), Dispute Resolution Branch, Department of Justice and Attorney-General
Bachelor of Laws (1995), James Cook University
Practice Areas:
Mediator in all areas of law
Medical Negligence
Motor Vehicle
Professional Liability
Public Liability
Workers Compensation