Robert Davis

Solicitor Davis Legal QLD

Burleigh Heads, QLD

About Robert

Robert Davis is a distinguished solicitor with an extensive legal career that spans over four decades, commencing with his admission to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1979 and subsequently to the Supreme Court of New South Wales within the same year. His legal journey began as a Litigation Partner at a prominent Gold Coast law firm, where he advanced to Managing Partner, overseeing significant cases until 2000. In 1980, he expanded his jurisdictional reach by gaining admission as a Barrister and Solicitor in Victoria. In 2000, Robert transitioned to sole practice as a Litigation Lawyer while simultaneously contributing as the National President of the Australian Lawyers Association. His expertise and leadership were further recognised when he was elected President of the Queensland Law Society in 2006. With a robust practice that covers Queensland, New South Wales, and the Australian Capital Territory, Robert's legal repertoire includes medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, and a myriad of complex litigations. Since 2007, he has practised as a barrister, bringing nuanced advocacy and strategic legal insight to his clients. Beyond his practice, Robert has imparted his experience through various professional roles. He has chaired and contributed to committees within the Law Council of Australia and served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Bond University. His involvement with legal education is demonstrated by his past directorship at the College of Law Queensland and his role as an adjunct professor at the University of Queensland. Robert holds a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of New England, a Master of Laws from Bond University and a subsequent specialised Master of Laws focusing on Corporate and Commercial Law. He augments his legal acumen with qualifications from the Australian Advocacy Institute and has completed Bar Practice Studies at the Queensland University of Technology. His commitment to the legal profession and his clients is unwavering, as he actively continues to accept briefs both through solicitors and directly from professional service providers.