Senior Associate, Brisbane

Asbestos

Being to the point and compassionate are not only Carl Hughes’ strengths but they are also essential when it comes to this area of the law. Carl’s determination, attention to detail and practical approach to the law is what Carl finds central to being an effective lawyer.

In a time that is normally an extremely difficult one in a client’s life, Carl is understanding and extremely diligent in his methods of extracting relevant information for the case.

Typically, Carl’s clients are workers who were regularly seen as expendable, or ‘cannon fodder’ for industry. Due to the nature of these clients and the cases, it is essential to work in a timely and cost effective manner that can achieve results for both the client and the firm alike.

“What’s important is the fact that the results obtained in this area of law are ‘real’ results and can impact greatly on ordinary peoples’ lives.” - Carl Hughes

Expertise

• WorkCover claims
• Motor Vehicle claims
• Public Liability claims

Career history

• Slater & Gordon since 2008 (senior associate)
• 2004-2008 Shine Lawyers, Brisbane (associate)
• 2000-2004 SR Wallace & Wallace, Mackay

Memberships & associations

• American Association for Justice
• Australian Lawyer’s Alliance
• Queensland Law Society

Professional qualifications & admissions

• 2002 Admitted, Supreme Court Queensland
• 2002 Admitted, High Court and Federal Court of Australia
• 1999 Bachelor of Laws, Queensland University of Technology
• 1996 Bachelor of Economics, University of Queensland
• 1996 Bachelor of Arts (French), University of Queensland