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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.

Principal
DBL Solicitors
Mar 1999 - Present • 27 years 8 months

Principal
O'Reilly Lillicrap Solicitors
Mar 1999 - Jun 2018 • 19 years 3 months

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
1981 - 1985
Last checked: 16 Dec 2025 • Checked with Queensland Law Society