Cairns Family & Commercial Lawyers

Cairns Family & Commercial Lawyers operates as Reaston Drummond Law, established in 2016 through the merger of Reaston Law and NQ Family Law Centre. The firm's directors are Deanne Drummond, Bevlee Reaston and Jim Reaston. Bev Reaston and Deanne Drummond have over 68 years combined experience specialising in family and de facto law in Cairns.

Jim Reaston has practised in commercial law, conveyancing, wills and estates for over 43 years, and is a Queensland Law Society senior counsellor. The firm serves Cairns and surrounding areas. It provides family and de facto law, commercial law, conveyancing, wills and estates services. The firm discusses costs with each client.

Cairns Family & Commercial Lawyers draws consistent praise for the way its solicitors guide clients through emotionally demanding family and commercial matters. Several reviewers highlight Deanne Drummond, describing her advice as precise, compassionate and direct, and noting that she explains each stage of the process clearly so that difficult decisions feel manageable.

Bev Reason is also named repeatedly, with clients praising her thorough preparation, her diligence in leaving no detail unexamined, and the support she and Michelle provide over the course of a matter. One thing mentioned again and again is the integrity and honesty of the firm's approach: people describe feeling safe, fairly treated and kept informed, with questions answered promptly and outcomes, including fair financial settlements, reached without unnecessary stress.

The firm's work spans divorce and family law, elder law, conveyancing and broader commercial and legal services, and reviewers note that the same care extends to referrals, including matters handled alongside other practices. Clients also mention Kerry and Jim Reaston by name when acknowledging the team's professionalism and patience. Repeatedly, reviewers remark on how a highly stressful or sad situation was made simpler by clear communication, kindness and steady guidance, and the firm's handling of family and conveyancing work is a recurring theme.