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Peter Matus

Peter Matus

Legal Practice Director APIX Law Group

location
Burleigh Heads, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number0417 748..

About Peter

Peter Matus serves as the Legal Practice Director at APIX Law Group, where he leverages over 30 years of legal experience in Queensland to advocate for his clients. Known for crafting effective solutions when challenges arise, Peter is dedicated to assisting vulnerable individuals in navigating the complexities of compensation claims and facilitating their recovery process. For the past two decades, he has been a trusted authority in handling Motor Vehicle Accidents and Personal Injury Compensation Claims, delivering expertise and empathy in equal measure. Peter's work extends into Native Title Law, where he plays a crucial role in securing compensation for Native Title Holders whose unique connections to their land have been disrupted. His proficiency encompasses the negotiation of Indigenous Land Use Agreements, carbon farming agreements, determination disputes, and involvement with Prescribed Bodies Corporate. His career includes significant roles such as Special Counsel at Salerno Law, where he managed compensation and insurance disputes, commercial litigation, and native title law. As the Director and Owner of Matus Lawyers, Peter provided strategic leadership and cultivated a legacy of excellence. His foundational years were spent at Shine Lawyers, where he ascended to the role of Associate and Branch Manager, galvanising his commitment to delivering superior legal service. Peter's educational background includes a Bachelor of Laws and a Masters of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology, which underpin his comprehensive legal acumen. His enduring commitment to law is reflected in his career trajectory, marked by notable positions across prestigious law firms and a steadfast commitment to his clients and community.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury

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Resume

Experience

Legal Practice Director
Legal Practice Director
APIX Law Group
Jul 2023 - Present · 2 years 7 months
Special Counsel
Special Counsel
Salerno Law
May 2021 - Apr 2023 · 1 year 11 months
Special Counsel
Special Counsel
ESJ Law
Dec 2019 - Apr 2021 · 1 year 4 months
Director | Owner
Director | Owner
Matus Lawyers
Dec 2017 - May 2021 · 3 years 5 months
Special Counsel
Special Counsel
Lee Lawyers
Jun 2017 - Oct 2017 · 4 months
Senior Solicitor - Associate
Senior Solicitor - Associate
Shine Lawyers
Apr 2017 - May 2017 · 1 month
Associate, Branch Manager
Associate, Branch Manager
Shine Lawyers
Oct 2009 - Mar 2017 · 7 years 5 months

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
1987 - 1991
Masters of Laws
Masters of Laws
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
1987 - 1991

Contact Information

Burleigh Heads, QLD

LocationOffice 13, 79 W Burleigh Rd, Burleigh Heads, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number(07) 563..

Practice Certificate

Name
Peter Matus
Date of Admission
1994
Specialisations
Commercial Litigation, Personal Injuries Law
Certification type
Unrestricted Principal
Region
QLD
CheckLast checked: 10 Feb 2026
Checked with the Queensland Law Society

Practice Categories

Personal Injury
  • Motor Vehicle Accident