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DBL Solicitors
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John Devlin

John Devlin

Principal DBL Solicitors

Brisbane City, QLD
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About John

John Devlin is the Principal at the firm and has been admitted to practise as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia since 1988. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the Queensland Institute of Technology, now known as Queensland University of Technology. John’s extensive experience encompasses commercial and property law, with a focus on leasing and matters related to small business. He also advises on dispute resolution and insolvency, as well as succession law including wills, enduring powers of attorney, and the administration and contesting of deceased estates. His broad expertise enables him to provide practical and effective legal solutions tailored to the needs of individuals and businesses alike.

Practice areas

Commercial Law
Estate Planning
Litigation & Disputes
Property Law

Resume

Experience

Principal

Principal

DBL Solicitors

Mar 1999 - Present • 27 years 8 months

Principal

Principal

O'Reilly Lillicrap Solicitors

Mar 1999 - Jun 2018 • 19 years 3 months

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

1981 - 1985

Contact information

Brisbane City, QLD

Level 12, 145 Eagle Street, Brisbane City, QLD 4000Website

Practice certificate

Name
John Joseph Devlin
Date of admission
1988
Specialisations
Business and Commercial Law, Property Law, Succession Law
Certification type
Unrestricted Principal

Last checked: 16 Dec 2025 • Checked with Queensland Law Society

Practice areas

Commercial Law
    Estate Planning
    • Deceased Estates
    • Estate Administration
    • Power of Attorney
    • Wills and Estates
    Litigation & Disputes
      Property Law
      • Leases