About Craig
Craig Bartley is a dedicated civil lawyer at Aitken Whyte Lawyers, specialising in civil and commercial litigation and dispute resolution. He completed his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Southern Queensland and holds a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law. Craig has a wealth of experience in managing commercial matters and resolving disputes, dealing with issues such as estate administration, commercial leasing, employment disputes like breach of employment contracts and unfair dismissal, professional negligence, and breaches under the Australian Consumer Law. His keen interest in employment and succession law drives his practice.
Craig combines his considerable operational experience with a commercial approach to streamline client processes. Whether it's engaging with clients, negotiating with legal counterparts, or advocating in Court, he's adept at handling proceedings with confidence and empathy, particularly when dealing with sensitive issues. Craig is committed to delivering results and ensures a thorough understanding of each matter to formulate effective resolutions. His business-minded approach is beneficial to clients seeking advice on civil and commercial legal issues.
Craig’s areas of expertise span business and commercial law, conveyancing, debt recovery, bankruptcy and insolvency, employment law, industrial relations, insurance disputes, litigation, professional negligence, and family law, including wills, probate, and estate disputes. Having been admitted as a legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of Queensland, Craig is also a member of the Queensland Law Society.
Before joining Aitken Whyte Lawyers, Craig gained diverse experience as a solicitor at Stephens & Tozer Solicitors, bringing significant expertise from his roles in management within the food industry. This unique background equips Craig with a distinctive perspective, enriching his competencies in delivering practical and comprehensible legal solutions.
