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McGowran & Cagney Lawyers

McGowran & Cagney Lawyers

4.3(47 reviews)See reviews ↓·Rockhampton

About the company

McGowran & Cagney Lawyers is a law firm established in 2006 by Senior Solicitor Brian McGowran. Grant Cagney is the Principal Solicitor. The firm operates with a small yet highly skilled team. It is a Legal Aid Queensland Preferred Supplier and serves Central Queensland. The firm's main services include criminal law, family law, and conveyancing.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Conveyancing, criminal justice and family law matters form the core of the work handled by this Rockhampton practice, and feedback gathered across fifteen accounts centres most heavily on property transactions. Jade Chapman is named repeatedly in connection with purchases and sales, with clients describing her as prompt, thorough and readily contactable throughout settlement. A recurring theme is the way she kept people updated at every stage and translated the steps into plain language, which many found reassuring during what they describe as a demanding process.

Grant also features often, particularly for legal advice and direction, and customers note that he listens carefully and breaks down complex issues into terms they can follow. Rebecca and Lily appear in accounts of transactions, described as helpful and friendly. Several reviewers highlight the team's approachable manner and the speed with which questions are answered, whether the matter concerns a first home, an investment property or a block of land. Buyers and sellers alike note that matters progressed smoothly even when they were not local, and repeat instructions over many years are common among those who have commented.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Melissa Stokes31 July 2026

I cannot recommend Rebecca from McGowran & Cagney Lawyers in Rockhampton highly enough. She has been an absolute rock and truly the best person in the world throughout my family law matter. From the very first meeting, Rebecca listened with genuine care and understanding. Family law is stressful and emotional at the best of times, yet she handled everything with professionalism, compassion, and clear-headed expertise. She explained every step in plain language, kept me informed without overwhelming me, and always made time to answer questions, no matter how small they seemed. What stood out most was her combination of sharp legal knowledge and real human empathy. She fought hard for fair outcomes while never losing sight of the personal side of the case. Her advice was practical, her strategy was sound, and her support felt steady and reliable the entire way. I always felt like I had someone in my corner who genuinely cared about the result for me and my family. If you are looking for a family lawyer in Rockhampton who is skilled, approachable, and completely dedicated, look no further than Rebecca at McGowran & Cagney Lawyers. She made a difficult process so much more manageable, and I am deeply grateful for everything she did. Five stars is not enough, she is simply outstanding.

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Gregory Strandquist18 May 2026

Wouldn't recommend to anyone grant can't return phone calls very unprofessional and receptionist is very rude

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brandon smith8 May 2026

Sold our first home and bought our first block, jade and the team did an outstanding job and informed and helped us throughout both processes would highly recommend and will use in any future endeavours

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Kevin Porter3 September 2025

Jade recently assisted us with conveyancing services during the sale of our property. At all times she was easily contactable, friendly, prompt, and professional. She was reassuring during the challenging times and quickly dealt with any situations that presented during settlement. We were incredibly grateful for Jades' knowledge and expertise and along with Rebecca and Lily they all helped us through a stressful time. We would gladly use the services of McGowran and Cagney Lawyers again and highly recommend them to anyone

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Rachel18 August 2025

Selling a property can be such a stressful experience, but Jade made the whole process feel seamless. She was always on top of everything, incredibly responsive, and genuinely cared about keeping our best interests front and centre. Beyond her professionalism, she’s just a kind and thoughtful person to work with. I couldn’t recommend Jade more highly to anyone buying or selling.

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Ashlee - Indigo Bunting Events28 July 2025

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Grant, Rebecca, Jade, and the whole team at McGowran & Cagney Lawyers. They’re always friendly, professional, and quick to help with any questions. The team makes everything straightforward and stress-free. I’m happy to recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and approachable legal support.

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Tyla Lawson25 July 2025

Thoroughly impressed by their expertise, professionalism, and approachable manner. They have an exceptional ability to break down complex legal issues in a clear and understandable way. It's evident they are genuinely committed to achieving the best possible outcomes. Great team, I highly recommended!

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Contact
+61749222420www.mcgowrancagney.com.au2A Denham St, Rockhampton City QLD 4700
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:00
Tuesday08:30–17:00
Wednesday08:30–17:00
Thursday08:30–17:00
Friday08:30–16:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed