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O'Shea & Dyer Solicitors Townsville

O'Shea & Dyer Solicitors Townsville

4.9(129 reviews)See reviews ↓·Townsville

About the company

O'Shea & Dyer Solicitors has been looking after people in Townsville and Queensland for over 40 years. The firm's main office is located in Townsville, and it represents clients throughout Queensland. The firm provides legal representation for injury compensation claims, including motor vehicle accident, workers compensation, public liability, and superannuation total and permanent disability claims. For compensation claim matters, the firm operates on a no win no fee basis and does not charge uplift fees.

The firm offers family law services including property settlement, children and parenting, child support, separation and divorce, and domestic violence and abuse. The firm provides wills and estate planning services, including wills, enduring power of attorney, and super binding death benefit nominations. The firm assists executors to obtain probate and provides estate administration services. Jodi Dingwall is a Director specialising in Family Law.

Tyla Leo is a Director specialising in Compensation Claims. Emma Donald is a Director specialising in Family Law. Bridget Barrie is a Director specialising in Compensation Claims. Ivan Baxter is a Consultant specialising in Compensation Claims. Krystal Potrzeba is a Senior Associate specialising in Wills & Probate. Holly Reincastle is a Lawyer specialising in Compensation Claims. The firm's liability is limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Handling legally and emotionally difficult matters with care is the theme that runs through the feedback for this Townsville practice. More than one review highlights being guided through financial separation, divorce and complex family law matters involving domestic violence, and they credit named solicitors Jodi Dingwall and Courtney with professionalism, patience and genuine concern at every stage. Estate planning also features prominently, with Krystal praised for thorough, clearly explained preparation of wills and enduring powers of attorney that left clients confident their wishes were properly recorded.

Compensation claims, including motor vehicle and workplace matters, draw thanks for the work of Ivan Baxter alongside Tyla Leo, who kept claimants informed, made themselves available for questions and supported entire families through the process. An observation shared by more than one reviewer is the pairing of candid advice with fees described as reasonable, clients noting they were not overcharged while still receiving attentive service. Responsiveness and reliability recur, as does the ease of reaching a team member when issues arose. The practice is described as compassionate and understanding across family law, estate administration and compensation matters, with matters resolved to outcomes clients regarded as favourable.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Alex Hardy27 June 2026

A few years ago, my wife experienced a serious workplace incident that changed our lives completely and left her with real uncertainty about the future. We spoke with several lawyers, but none seemed to fully understand the gravity of the situation or the extent of the employer’s negligence. Some even created unnecessary anxiety with speculation and unlikely theories. When we met Ivan, everything changed. He immediately understood the situation, calmly explained our options, and gave us confidence that we were in the right hands. We knew we’d found the right lawyer. Throughout the long process that followed, both Ivan and Tyla provided exceptional support and guidance. Ivan’s experience and strategic insight were invaluable, while Tyla’s regular updates and clear communication kept us informed and reassured every step of the way. Throughout the process, we always felt Ivan and Tyla were genuinely acting in our best interests. Their advice was thoughtful, balanced, and helped us make informed decisions with confidence. O’Shea Dyer delivered outstanding value and ultimately achieved an outcome that has given our family hope and a sense of control over our future again. Professional, compassionate, and highly experienced. We couldn’t recommend Ivan, Tyla, and the team at O’Shea Dyer more highly.

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Simonsmith Autoelectrical1 May 2026

Great, professional support in a very trying time. Emma was on the ball with everything and made me feel at ease that my interests were being protected. Highly recommend 👌

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Melissa Swindley28 April 2026

Jodi Dingwall did an exceptional job navigating my divorce and financial settlement. She went above and beyond throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Jodi!

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Claire Mitchell20 January 2026

I am very grateful for the legal advice and support I received from Ivan Baxter and Associates. They were professional, approachable, and took the time to explain everything clearly. Although they realized it wasn’t a case they could take on, they still lodged a review application through the Workers’ Compensation Regulator on my behalf and were more than happy to guide me through the process at no charge. They provided clear advice on what I needed to do to proceed with my Work Cover assessment. As a result, Work Cover Queensland accepted the claim and funded the treatment I required. I felt genuinely supported throughout and would happily recommend them to anyone seeking honest and reliable legal advice. Thank you Claire M

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Eleanor Devietti19 January 2026

Krystal was fantastic to work with! She was thorough, professional and made preparing our Wills & Enduring Powers of Attorney completely stress-free. She explained everything clearly, guided us step by step, and ensured we felt confident in every decision. Her attention to detail and genuine care gave us real peace of mind, knowing everything was done correctly and in line with our wishes. We highly recommend Krystal to anyone seeking expert, trustworthy, and supportive legal advice.

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shantel clarke2 December 2025

I have recently gone through O’Shea & Dyer Townsville and Ivan and Tyla worked effortlessly to give me the best outcome possible, the team were great, compassionate & understanding the whole way through the case, I would highly recommend using this legal team for all of your legal needs! I did not have to pay an arm and a leg which was a bonus, amazing work Ivan and Tyla ❤️

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robyn barrie30 October 2025

I recently saw Krystal Potrzeba for Estate Planning. She prepared Wills, Enduring Power of Attorneys and looked over our Super Nominations. She was kind, knowledgeable and I knew I was in good hands. Everything was sorted out quickly. Her fees were also very reasonable. I would highly recommend her and the team at OSheaDyer.

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Contact
+61747725155www.osheadyer.com.au225, East Level 1/229 Flinders St, Townsville City QLD 4810
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:00
Tuesday08:30–17:00
Wednesday08:30–17:00
Thursday08:30–17:00
Friday08:30–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed