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Southern Gold Coast Lawyers

Southern Gold Coast Lawyers

5.0(157 reviews)See reviews ↓·Gold Coast

About the company

Southern Gold Coast Lawyers is a plaintiff litigation law firm located in Palm Beach, Gold Coast. The firm specialises in assisting workers and individuals injured or killed in work accidents or motor vehicle accidents. It does not act for insurance companies. Paul Carter is the Principal and has represented plaintiffs injured in motor vehicle accidents and work-related accidents for over 30 years.

Shane Finch has been with the firm since admission in 2018. Fabian Tauchmann is a senior solicitor with over 25 years in Queensland Personal Injury law. The firm offers a free no-obligation initial consultation, either at their office or at the client's home, and does not charge for an initial consultation if the compensation claim does not proceed. Its main services include personal injury, workers' compensation, and drink driving legal matters.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Motor accident and personal injury claims form the core of the work described by clients of Southern Gold Coast Lawyers, whose accounts repeatedly emphasise clear communication across lengthy matters. Several reviewers note that every requirement was explained in plain terms and that updates continued even while clients were overseas, with appointments and correspondence organised around their circumstances. Paul Carter is named often for his knowledge and for going out of his way, including securing traffic camera footage that established a client was not at fault after a collision.

Alan is praised for thorough and empathetic handling of documents and dealings with other parties, and Cameron is described as approachable and supportive in explaining complex matters. Something that features in review after review is the diligence applied to achieving results that exceeded expectations, with outcomes described as better than clients had dreamed possible. Reviewers also mention genuine care for mental wellbeing during stressful periods, treating people as individuals rather than case files. The tone throughout is one of reassurance, with clients feeling informed and supported from the first meeting through to resolution.

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Reviews

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Clelia Thorn5 June 2026

I highly recommend Cameron and the team at Southern Gold Coast Lawyers. Cameron was professional, approachable, and supportive throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain everything clearly, kept me updated and made a stressful situation much easier to understand and manage. I’m very grateful for Cameron’s support and would recommend him to anyone needing legal advice and assistance.

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Vanessa Hammond22 May 2026

We honestly cannot recommend Southern Gold Coast Lawyers highly enough. After going through a major accident and CTP claim, the team made what could have been an incredibly stressful process feel smooth, supported and easy from start to finish. They handled every appointment, follow up and piece of paperwork with so much professionalism and diligence. Nothing was ever missed, communication was amazing and they always worked around what suited our family best. We always felt informed, cared for and completely looked after. Most importantly, we were absolutely ecstatic with the end result. It far exceeded our expectations and we are so grateful for the outcome they achieved for us. A huge thank you and highest regards to Sam, Paul, the entire team and barrister Marcin for all of your hard work, support and professionalism throughout the whole process. We truly felt like we were in the best hands. If you are needing help with a CTP claim, we would recommend them in a heartbeat.

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Leo Promponas17 April 2026

I came looking for a lawyer, but what I found felt more like a family. The care I received went far beyond just my financial situation, they genuinely cared about me as a person and my mental wellbeing, not just the outcome of my case. The scariest part of my journey was waking up every day not knowing whether I had a future or not. Because of their care and diligent work, I achieved a better result than I could have ever dreamed of, and I’ve been given another chance at getting my life back. Sam and the team guided me through every step of the way and gave me the confidence to believe I would get through it. The personal touch meant everything, even coming to my home to meet with me and supporting me throughout every stage of my journey. I don’t know how to thank Sam and the team enough. It’s hard to even call them just my lawyers, they helped me see light when all I could see was darkness and never gave up on me, even when things felt impossible. They were always there when I needed support, regularly checking in on me and making sure I was okay. No matter the time of day or night, they took my calls and made me feel heard and supported. I’m incredibly grateful for their compassion, dedication, and professionalism. I couldn’t have asked for a better team.

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Mike McCabe12 February 2026

Outstanding experience with Southern Gold Coast Lawyers. Alan was an absolute professional from start to finish guiding us through a situation we had never encountered before. The result far exceeded what we were expecting. Highly recommend Paul and his team if you are after a top quality and very experienced firm.

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lachy jolley10 February 2026

Had a legal matter that was sorted by southern Gold Coast lawyers. I am very pleased with the outcome of my sentence and the service provided by Paul and the team at southern Gold Coast lawyers

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Alec Christophorou29 January 2026

Southern Gold Coast Lawyers were proffesional and comprehensive when supporting my legal case. The case ended up taking 2 years to complete but throughout the whole time they took the fear and unease out of the process for me. They clearly communicated each and every requirement which supported me through the case. I wish to extend my appreciation to Paul Carter and his team. Their commitment to a fair result and loyalty to their client is admirable.

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scott gordon29 January 2026

A huge thank you to Paul and the team at SGCL Paul's knowledge and knowhow put me at ease from day one. A stressful time was made far easier with Paul on my side. Highly recommend 👍

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Contact
+61755257646southerngoldcoastlawyers.com.au1/1132 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach QLD 4221
Working hours
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