Cairns Lawyers

Cairns Lawyers, formerly known as Gayler Cleland Solicitors, has been servicing clients since 1979. It is a local family owned practice, with Alfio Borzi as Principal. Borzi has been a member of the Rotary Club of Cairns Sunrise since 2000 and served as its President in 2018/19. Cairns Lawyers has sponsored the Cairns Lawyers Legal Essay Competition for local Year 11 and 12 students for the past six years.

The practice provides legal services in residential property conveyancing, personal injury and compensation claims, superannuation claims, commercial property conveyancing, wills and estate planning, deceased estate administration, deceased estate claims and disputes, civil litigation and dispute resolution, criminal and traffic offences, divorce, separation and family disputes, business sales/purchases, commercial/retail property leasing, and enduring power of attorney and advanced health directives. Cairns Lawyers' liability is limited by a scheme approved under professional standards legislation.

Cairns Lawyers has built a reputation among local clients for dependable legal support, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting the breadth of matters the firm handles. A number of customers describe conveyancing transactions, family legal issues and estate planning work carried out efficiently from start to finish. Communication is a recurring theme, with clients noting that they were kept informed at every stage and that clear explanations were provided before and after work was completed. Alfio is named in feedback for his professional and practical approach, particularly when unexpected problems arose; one account describes how he devised a workable solution that kept a matter moving smoothly.

The friendliness of the team also comes up often, with long-standing clients describing the firm as trusted locals who assist with whatever legal problem is brought to them. Criminal justice, real estate and family law matters appear among the services clients have used. Reviewers characterise the advice as knowledgeable and informative, and the handling of files as efficient, contributing to a sense of reliability that prompts repeat business from families over many years. Practical problem solving for conveyancing and estate planning matters stands out in the feedback.