Minji KimSeamus BurkettAmanda HoyesMac GrayJiabei QiAdam DwyerMichael FinchSean GibbsMichael BiscakCaitlin WhiteMichael O’BrienTom GardinerAntoinette MortonSteve HerdTerry FisherNick Dore

Minji Kim takes immense pride in providing honest representation to her clients in an empathetic manner.

Minji is passionate about supporting clients by, explaining their legal rights, and assisting them through their difficult periods. 

Minji joined the Fisher Dore team while completing her degree and gained experience in various compensation and criminal defence matters.  After graduating from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), she became a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2023 and now works as an advocate for clients in those areas.

She has also obtained a Diploma in Classical music, demonstrating her proficiency in the precise details of matters. 

Minji is a personable solicitor who takes the time to ensure her clients comprehend the legal system and the process they need to follow. To safeguard her clients’ long-term interests, she values their interests and is committed to obtaining the best possible results.

Seamus works to get his clients just and timely outcomes with a proactive, compassionate, and understanding attitude, making sure that his clients are aware and at ease.

Seamus was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2023, having graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and receiving the University Medal. He has had extensive exposure to advocacy as a Judge’s Associate in the Supreme Court of Queensland and experience across criminal law (both prosecution and defence), class actions, property law and succession law. 

He desires to develop expertise in the fields of crime and compensation law and make sure his clients receive clear, concise, and practical assistance throughout their legal journey. By being friendly, proactive, and responsive, Seamus aims to alleviate as much stress as possible from his clients while representing them.

With an empathetic, caring and proactive approach, Amanda strives to obtain the best results for her clients at every step of their claim, ensuring that her clients are informed and reassured

Amanda graduated from the University of Southern Queensland with a Bachelor of Laws (with Distinction) and subsequently obtained her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice through the College of Law. She was admitted as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland in 2019 and has focused predominantly on personal injury law since that time.

Amanda doesn’t hesitate to advocate on her client’s behalf and is passionate about obtaining the best settlement possible to compensate her injured clients for what are often life-changing injuries.

 Amanda has acted in complex, serious injury claims, in the areas of workers’ compensation, medical negligence, motor vehicle accidents and public liability. She has a sound knowledge of the law and uses this to her client’s advantage in ensuring no stone is overturned and her client’s claims are prepared for success.

 Amanda understands how stressful a personal injury can be, both emotionally and financially.  In acting for her clients, Amanda strives to take as much stress away from them as she can by being responsive, proactive, and approachable.

Mac desires to obtain outcomes as quickly as possible while making sure clients receive clear and understandable counsel throughout their legal journey.

Growing up in Texas Queensland, this Toowoomba Grammar student’s appetite for Law became evident very early on as a school student and saw him enrol at QUT where he completed a dual degree in Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Justice Administration. Soon thereafter he completed a Postgraduate Diploma in pursuit of enhancing his skill set. Mac started working in the legal profession, in 2017 as a clerk, until his admission in 2020. He then dove straight into criminal law and which saw him make his way to the team at Fisher Dore.

Mac has a palpable desire to obtain just and expeditious outcomes for his clients while ensuring they receive clear, concise and practical counsel throughout their legal journey. With his heart set on developing his expertise in criminal law and his roots firmly planted in the country, Mac aspires to deliver quality criminal law advice and representation throughout all of Queensland and Australia

Jiabei is an established criminal defence and migration lawyer, fluent in both Mandarin and English.

She has a comprehensive understanding of both the Australian and Chinese legal systems. Before focusing on criminal law, Jiabei worked as a solicitor in a property and migration law firm, where she gained experience across a variety of matters.  Jiabei also has experience in the Shanghai court system.

Jiabei was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2018, after receiving her Juris Doctor from Bond University. She has worked in criminal law since 2019. 

Jiabei is an approachable lawyer and takes time to ensure her clients understand the court process. She values her clients’ interests and is dedicated to achieving practical and desirable outcomes to ensure that the long-term interests of her clients are protected.

With over twenty years’ experience in the criminal justice system, Adam is recognised as a leader in the legal profession, with a demonstrated track record of resolving criminal matters for his clients.

His extensive experience as a solicitor advocate has included criminal defence work in all jurisdictions in Queensland including the Magistrates Court, District Court of Queensland, Supreme Court of Queensland, Coroners Court, as well as specialist tribunals including the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) and the Australian Crime Commission (ACC).

Adam is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist (Criminal Law) and is actively involved in the legal community through the Queensland Law Society Criminal Law Committee and the Criminal Law Accreditation Committee.

Adam believes in sharing his experience and learnings through teaching and mentoring. He is a sessional academic with the Griffith University School of Criminology & Criminal Justice and a teacher and assessor for Practical Legal Training at the Leo Cussen Centre for Law. Adam provides business and leadership mentoring through the Institute of Managers & Leaders (Qld), and industry mentoring for regional law students at the University of Southern Queensland – School of Law. He has also voluntarily authored criminal law chapters in the Caxton Legal Handbook.

Adam values continuous education to increase his academic qualifications; he is currently a PhD candidate at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) conducting research into Queensland criminal appeals between 2016 and 2020. 

Adam is consistently ranked by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Criminal Defence Lawyer, has three national awards for public service and received the Griffith University award for academic excellence in 2003.

He has recently completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course and is a board director of the Queensland Cricketers’ Club and The Gap Junior Australian Football (JAF) Club.

Michael Finch is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist (Criminal Law) and holds a Master of Laws, focused on criminal tribunals, human rights, humanitarian law and public international law.

After his admission in January 2013, Michael quickly commenced practice in the ATSILS office in Mount Isa then later in Charleville, gaining experience across Western Queensland, from Roma and Cunnamulla to Burketown and Mornington Island. Following his work with ATSILS, Michael took on a Senior Prosecutor role in Mount Isa, before returning to ATSILS in Brisbane and handling committal and summary hearing work. 

Michael then moved into private practice with a national firm and spent his time focused on serious crime and handling professional disciplinary matters for union members.

Michael grew up in Cairns and on the Atherton Tablelands and decided to move back in 2018. Since then he has worked primarily in criminal defence, including bail applications, drug importation, complex fraud, domestic violence and extradition matters.

Sean is a prepared and strong advocate in court, who strives to fight for his clients even when they are faced with difficult situations.

Whilst studying a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the Queensland University of Technology, Sean developed an interest in criminal law having undertaken vacation clerkships in a number of firms, including Fisher Dore’s Beenleigh office. Sean joined the Fisher Dore Mackay team as a law clerk in 2018. 

Admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2019, Sean appears regularly in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts. He often travels outside of Mackay to assist clients, and has established a connection to the mining town of Moranbah.

As a Mackay local, Sean understands the community and tailors his advice and representation to assist clients as effectively as possible.  He enjoys helping clients understand their matters, and supporting them through the criminal justice system.

Michael joined Fisher Dore’s compensation and civil litigation team in 2019. Prior to that, he was admitted as a legal practitioner in Queensland in 2017 and worked at a boutique personal injury firm.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the College of Law.  

Originally from Canada, Michael completed a combined Bachelor of Arts (History and French) and a Master of Arts at McMaster University before travelling throughout Europe and Asia and immigrating to Australia in 2007.  

As a father with a young family, Michael understands just how disruptive injuries can be for individuals and their loved ones. Passionate about achieving justice for the underdog, Michael works meticulously to ensure his clients receive the just and fair outcomes they deserve. Enthusiastic, personable and empathetic, Michael strives to achieve results in the shortest time possible, whilst ensuring clients receive clear and easy-to-understand advice throughout their legal journey.

Caitlin is committed to giving her clients a fair go and isn’t afraid to take on tough matters.

Caitlin runs a number of parole cases and works primarily in the migration team at Fisher Dore, where she regularly undertakes visa refusals and cancellation matters in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Federal Circuit Court and Federal Court of Australia.

She commenced her legal career as a law clerk at Arc Migration in 2013 focusing on refugee, humanitarian and protection visas and appeals in the Migration and Refugee Review Tribunals. Caitlin then worked as a clerk and later lawyer at Prisoners’ Legal Service for over three years, where she gained extensive advocacy experience in a variety of parole and prison matters. These included parole refusals, solitary confinement and judicial reviews challenging Parole Board and Queensland Corrective Services decisions. She also coordinated a visa cancellation education project, which involved presenting education sessions to prisoners and the publication of a self-help kit.

Caitlin graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts and was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2017. She joined the Fisher Dore team in 2018 and has also worked as an advocate for clients in the Mental Health Review Tribunal in challenging involuntary treatment orders.

Caitlin has recently been appointed to the Queensland Law Society Migration Law Consulting Committee.

Michael prides himself on being honest in his advice and calculated in his approach to all matters.

He was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2016 and joined the Fisher Dore team in 2017, initially based in the Beenleigh office. Michael previously worked as an associate to a Judge of the District Court and has experienced a diverse range of court settings from southern Queensland to the far north, including Cape York.

Michael has experience in contested bail applications, negotiations and sentences. He appears in court daily on a wide-range of matters, in the Magistrates Court through to the Supreme Court.

Michael maintains a strong interest in social justice, and understands the importance of communication. He keeps his clients informed throughout their court matters and is passionate about achieving the best outcomes.

Tom is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist (Criminal Law) and has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Criminal Defence Lawyer.

He has been independently ranked by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Criminal Defence Lawyer Queensland (2022), Leading Traffic and DUI Lawyer Queensland (2022), Criminal Law Rising Star in Queensland (2020) and Australia (2018). Tom was also a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly '30 Under 30' awards. 

Tom was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2013. He is a strong advocate for the presumption of innocence and the right to know the case against you. Tom has successfully represented clients throughout Queensland in appeals, trials, sentences, and domestic violence applications. In his experience, the best defence requires evidence that is not in the prosecution’s possession.

Tom believes in the importance of rehabilitation in the criminal justice system. He is a confident communicator and always takes a keen interest in his clients’ well-being and development.

Antoinette Morton takes great pride in offering excellent representation with a caring approach.

She is a committed professional who ensures that the client and their family members are fully appraised of the relevant procedural and legal issues in every matter. 

Antoinette Morton commenced practicing criminal law in 2006; following a move to Mackay in 2009 she established Morton Lawyers, the only boutique criminal law firm in the Mackay area. Merging with Fisher Dore Lawyers in 2017 enabled Antoinette to continue to provide the highest level of criminal law services in the Queensland Central Coast region. She is well-respected by the Mackay legal community and recognised as a supportive yet determined lawyer, who goes above and beyond for each client. Antoinette is a committed member of the Mackay community and is actively involved in various community organisations including the Mackay Hospital Foundation, YIRS One Stop Youth Shop and the Mackay School Hockey Association.

Antoinette now splits her time between Mackay and Brisbane, enabling her to support clients throughout Queensland. She has comprehensive and extensive experience in all criminal law matters. She appears in all jurisdictions and has represented clients in juvenile cases, domestic and family violence protection matters and the Crime and Corruption Commission. Antoinette also has experience in the Mental Health Court and the Mental Health Review Tribunal.

Steve is responsible for Fisher Dore’s civil litigation practice and is an expert in all areas of compensation law.

Steve is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist (Personal Injury) and was awarded the 'Highest Achiever Award' in 2009. He is currently a member of the Queensland Law Society’s Specialist Accreditation Committee and Deputy-Chair of the Access to Justice and Pro Bono Law Committee.

Steve was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2004, after completing two years articles of clerkship. Prior to joining Fisher Dore Lawyers, he spent eighteen years with a boutique compensation firm.

Steve prides himself on being a technical, yet practical, solicitor. He always takes time to understand a client’s situation and ensures they have a complete understanding of their rights and entitlements. He is known for his empathetic nature and his tenacity in advocating to achieve the very best outcome he can for his clients.  Steve also believes in giving back to the profession and community, through his committee work and pro-bono cases.

Terry is renowned in the legal profession for his fierce advocacy skills and extensive knowledge of the law. His legal experience has been wide-ranging and spans four decades.

Terry has practised in administrative and criminal law in the High Court, Federal Courts, and State Courts at all levels. His experience encompasses trials and sentences in complex fraud, drug and murder cases, criminal and migration appeals, and representation of military personnel in disciplinary and administrative proceedings in the Federal Court.

Terry has extensive experience representing clients at Royal Commissions, Commissions of Inquiry, Coronial Inquests, Investigative Hearings in the Crime and Corruption Commission, the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, Migration Review Tribunal, Administrative Appeals Tribunal and QCAT.

Terry has led numerous notable cases. He successfully challenged a decision of a Defence Force Magistrate under the Defence Force Disciplinary Act in Federal Court. In the Court of Appeal, he challenged the interpretation of marriage under the Migration Act and Marriage Act, resulting in acquittal for R v Gowda.  Terry has represented survivors of Brisbane Grammar School, St Paul’s School and Neerkol Orphanage in the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sex Abuse. In the Coroner’s Court (Qld), Terry represented families of soldiers murdered in Afghanistan in green-on-blue insider attacks. Terry was also instrumental in the successful acquittal of Indonesian fisher-people charged under the Migration Act with people smuggling. He successfully challenged the Commonwealth's now discredited x-ray age determination process, resulting in the release of Indonesian children from Australian jails.

Terry's early career roles include Legal Officer in the Australian Army, Prosecutor with the Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders’ Legal Service, and Prisoners’ Legal Service.

Terry is an activist at heart and believes in standing up for what's right. He enjoys using his skills to benefit those who do not have a strong voice, access to justice, or the means to defend themselves. Terry was a long time committee member of the Prisoners’ Legal Service and is a member and Past President of Speaking Up For You, an individual advocacy organisation for people with disability.  

Managing Principal Nick Dore is a widely recognised and well respected member of the legal community. He achieves seemingly impossible results in many high-profile and high stakes legal matters.

Nick is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist (Criminal Law) and was awarded the 'Highest Achiever Award' in 2010. In 2020, he was Chair of the Criminal Law Accreditation Committee and has been a member of the committee since 2016. Nick has been independently ranked by Doyle's Guide with the highest achievements, including Leading Criminal Defence Lawyer (Australia) and Preeminent Criminal Defence Lawyer (Queensland).

Nick has always prided himself on being contactable and approachable. He goes above and beyond for every client. Nick's relaxed nature allows him to build an immediate connection with clients and their families, which puts their minds at ease. He explains complex legal problems in easy to understand terms. Nick’s lack of ego ensures that his clients’ interests are always protected over and above his own. His down-to-earth manner and incredibly persuasive advocacy skills are recognised and respected by Judges and Magistrates.

As Managing Principal of Fisher Dore Lawyers, Nick's mission is to ensure that clients secure the best results possible. He does this by employing and surrounding himself with the best lawyers in the state. It is clear that Nick has succeeded in creating a legal practice that stands above and beyond the rest.