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The heart of the work we do is the people we help. Connected to our community and committed to do good, our deep understanding of the legal system means we provide more than just outcomes. We deliver possibilities, so you can prosper.

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The PD Law Commitment

We approach our client relationships with a coastal sensibility — warm, personable, approachable, empathetic and engaging — underpinned by a global ability — our service is indiscernible from our ‘big city’ counterparts, delivered with a high degree of professionalism; an acute understanding of the legal system; and a clear intent to act with purpose to deliver the best possibilities, always!

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Local experience.
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At PD Law, we have a strong commitment to providing great legal outcomes. Dependent upon this is the legal knowledge and practice that you expect. Regardless if you’re a young couple buying your first property or an interstate business looking to expand into our region, the team at PD Law have you covered.

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What our Clients Say

At PD Law, we know better than most that what we say about ourselves is less important than what our clients say!

Take a look at PD Law from a client’s perspective.

“"Bernie and the team at PD Law were fantastic to work with when purchasing my new home. My queries were always answered promptly, and the team ensured that I was informed at every step of the process. I highly recommend working with PD Law for all of your legal needs."”

Rebecca Russell

5 days ago

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“Bernie and the team at PD Law were fantastic to work with when purchasing my new home. My queries were always answered promptly, and the team ensured that I was informed at every step of the process. I highly recommend working with PD Law for all of your legal needs.”

Rebecca Russell

5 days ago

“Very happy with PD Law service. Eloise was very professional and efficient enabling us a quick and easy settlement.”

Britt

6 days ago

“You made things so easy for us. Thank you very much”

Mary Franklin

8 days ago

“Very Professional and friendly”

TROY JACKSON

8 days ago

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“I had an excellent experience with PD Law throughout my claim process. The entire team was knowledgeable, professional, and truly supportive from start to finish. They kept me well-informed every step of the way and made a stressful situation much easier to handle. I’m especially grateful for their dedication, clear communication, and the genuine care they showed for my well-being. I couldn’t have asked for better representation. Thank you, PD Law, for helping me get the outcome I deserved!”

Marco Mateus-Tomes

a month ago

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“Eloise at PD Law was excellent and very helpful throughout the whole process. She guided us through without any problems and would recommend her and PD Law to anyone purchasing a property. Quick to respond to our enquiries. Thankyou.”

Michael and Lorna Mawhirt

2 months ago

“Bernie and the team made the whole process easy, and answered every question we had. They made a very stressful process feel easier. We will be forever grateful for the help. I would recommend anyone looking for great service to use Bernie and her team.”

Madigan Kepper

2 months ago

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“Bernie and the team made the whole process easy, and helped us through a very stressful time. We will be forever grateful for Bernie and her help and would recommend her and the team to everyone.”

Madigan

2 months ago

“Fantastic service as im not the best with technology the girls at PD Law was always ready to help me out wherever they could cheers guys”

Samantha Berghahn

3 months ago

“Bernie and the team at PD Law Cannonvale, are fantastic. They are diligent, they are very kind, honest and easy to work with. They're service is the best I have ever worked with and will definitely be working with them again in the future.”

Adrian Adams

5 months ago

“Seda was fantastic. Both Seda and Ali helped us out of a last minute situation that meant we were able to settle on time and with minimal fuss. Highly recommend”

Marcus Hecht

6 months ago

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“we couldn't be more satisfied with PD Law's service. From start to finish, Mel and her team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to ensuring a smooth transaction. Their expertise and clear communication made the process stress-free and straightforward. We are consistently kept in the loop and felt confident that our best interests are always a priority. If you're in need of reliable Legal services, we highly recommend PD Law. They truly stand out for their outstanding client support and dedication to excellence.”

Mark Jones

6 months ago

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“Seda was fantastic made the purchase of my Marina Berth so simple and was in full contact the hole time. Very Best regards. Chris Ferguson.”

Chris Ferguson

6 months ago

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“Hi Liz, No problem at all, thank you for seeing her. I am recommending you a lot to our clients so hopefully you’re getting a bit of work from us, the way you support these women is really beautiful. I like that your realistic and honest and come from a lens as a parent as well as a strong woman. Your also right with how the respondents behave, dominant until the matter is over then they lose interest. Thankyou for supporting our clients! Let me know if I can do anything to help. Warm regards, Natasha (she/her) Specialist Family/Domestic Violence Counsellor”

Natasha

6 months ago

“Our experience has been great. Eloise and the team at PD Law have guided us through every step of the way. Would highly recommend to anyone needing legal advice”

Belinda Day

6 months ago

“Excellent, couldn't ask for better representation. Thankyou”

Keith Dobson

6 months ago

“I recently engaged PD Law for the sale of my property and was extremely pleased with the service provided. They kept me informed every step of the way, ensuring a smooth and stress-free process. Any queries I had were answered promptly and thoroughly, demonstrating their professionalism and commitment to excellent customer service. On top of that, their services were exceptional value for money. I highly recommend PD Law to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient legal team for property transactions.”

Brian Allen

7 months ago

Google review

“I recently engaged PD Law for the sale of our property and was extremely pleased with the service provided. they kept me informed every step of the way, ensuring a smooth and stress-free process. Any queries I had were answered promptly and thoroughly, demonstrating their professionalism and commitment to excellent customer service. On top of that, their services were exceptional value for money. I highly recommend PD Law to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient legal team for property transactions.”

Brian Allen

7 months ago

“I found Seda very helpful when dealing with a tricky property settlement. Her communication was very good and I felt I was always abreast of the situation.”

Craig Cameron

7 months ago

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Our People

Law is a people business. Sure, it’s also about legal knowledge and skill, but through many years of experience we know that great legal outcomes derive from getting the balance right. We invest in our people to ensure we deliver the possibilities that you seek from us.

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Melinda Cox

Chief Executive Officer

Elizabeth Smith

Senior Associate

Bernie Gunders

Conveyancing Manager

Ali Ladd

Associate

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Latest Podcasts

At PD Law, we acknowledge that if you have a legal issue, getting some context around it can be important prior to meeting with one of our team. We have a commitment to ensure that we create useful information across diverse mediums in order to help you better understand your issue.

Business Succession in 5 Minutes or Less

Commercial & Business

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Business Succession in 5 Minutes or Less

There’s a saying that says, ‘getting into business is easy, but getting out of one is a whole different story’. It begs the question, what’s the problem? It’s no surprise that part of the issue is the lack of business succession planning. In this podcast, PD Law, Lawyer, Shelley Foot, wraps up 5 key things… Read More »Business Succession in 5 Minutes or Less

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Podcast

Understanding Social Media & Defamation

In this podcast, PD Law, Lawyer, Shelley Foot, discusses the intersection of defamation and social media.

Debt Collection

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How PD Law Can Help with Debt Recovery

In this podcast, PD Law Lawyer Jemma Ible discusses the debt recovery process and what to do if a person or company owes you money or is required to compensate you.

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Latest Articles

Got a legal question and not ready just yet for legal advice? At PD Law, we understand that many people choose to gather some information first. Why not read one of our articles, listen to a podcast or download a guide.

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Who Gets the Pet in a Divorce? Companion Animals Now Have Special Status in QLD

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People focused.
Possibilities delivered.

Local experience.
National expertise.