Patricia Kirkman-Scroope
Barrister, Mediator
Barrister and Mediator 15 years + | Tribunal Member QCAT & Mental Health
Workplace & Employment Law | Discrimination | Family Law | Estates & Elder Law
Straight-talking, Assists Self-Represented
Located in Brisbane | Works Australia-wide | Often in Warwick Stanthorpe and Granite Belt
Patricia has over 15 years’ experience as a barrister and mediator practicing in Workplace and Employment Law, Discrimination, Family Law and Estates. She is a straight-talking barrister available for court matters or mediations Australia wide. Patricia gets results in the toughest of cases.
Patricia is a regular sitting member on QCAT and also the Mental Health Review Tribunal. On these Tribunals Patricia handles a range of complex matters that impact the most vulnerable members of the community including, elderly and aged clients, children and those with mental illness.
Patricia is regularly briefed to represent children in the family court system ensuring children affected by separation have a voice.
Solicitors and clients regularly brief Patricia to travel to courts outside of the greater Brisbane area to get the job done.
Although principally located in Brisbane Queensland, Patricia has a special affection for Stanthorpe where she spends time assisting locals involved in litigation.
Patricia delivers excellent, personalised service with a minimum of complex legal language ensuring you always understand what’s going on. Patricia is a true professional who displays the highest professional and ethical standards at all times.
Patricia has a special affection for Stanthorpe and Warwick in the Granite Belt Region, where she spends time assisting locals involved in litigation.
Patricia assists clients who are self-represented to prepare or finalise affidavits and court documents to present their best case in court. Patricia also provides consultations/meetings to discuss your case.
Contact Patricia’s chambers for assistance if required.
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Master of Laws
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Bachelor of Laws
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Bachelor of Arts (Justice)
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Graduate Diploma Education
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Graduate Certificate Dispute Resolution
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Graduate Certificate Mental Health
Mediation
Don’t want to be embroiled in the Court System for years?
Mediation provides a result straight away. Zoom, Skype and in-person mediations available with the consent of all parties.
Mediation occurs in a positive and constructive environment that allows you to speak freely. There is no cross-examination or rules about evidence.
Mediation ensures each party – not the court, or lawyers, create and own the decision.
If you’re not ready to book a mediation, read more about how mediation works.
Services
Mediation
Workplace & Employment Law
Discrimination
Estate Law
Self-represented
Fees
My fuss-free fees are outlined on the Fees page.
FAQs
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Workplace and Employment Law, Discrimination, Family Law, Estate Law and Mediation.
Patricia Kirkman-Scroope
Barrister at Law, Mediator.
- Workplace and Employment Law
- Discrimination
- Family Law
- Wills and Estates
Member
- Bar Association of Queensland
- Law Council of Australia
- Nationally Accredited Mediator
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner