

Nick Hart, the Principal Lawyer at Hart Law Group, has built a robust legal career with extensive expertise in personal injury litigation, criminal defence, and family law. Based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Nick brings a wealth of experience from working at prominent national and international law firms, as well as serving in-house at WorkCover Qld. His distinguished career includes handling significant claims against the Commonwealth and large corporations. Nick is deeply committed to assisting clients in seeking compensation for institutional abuse, catastrophic injuries, and dust diseases. His professional journey reflects a commitment to justice and advocacy for individuals who have suffered from various injuries. Prior to leading his own practice, he served as Special Counsel at Platinum Lawyers, focusing on criminal law, personal injury, and family law. Nick's previous roles include his position as Principal Lawyer in dust disease and abuse law at Slater and Gordon Lawyers, and Special Counsel at Shine Lawyers, where he dedicated himself to advocating for abuse victims. His leadership abilities were also evident during his tenure as Branch Manager at Shine Lawyers. In addition to his practical legal work, Nick contributed to the academic field as an Honorary Adjunct Teaching Fellow at Bond University, nurturing future legal professionals. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Laws from Bond University, complemented by studies in physiotherapy and Mandarin at Griffith University. Nick's diverse experiences and academic background equip him with a unique perspective, enabling him to deliver comprehensive legal services to his clients.

Principal Lawyer
Hart Law Group
May 2023 - Present • 3 years 6 months

Special Counsel (Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Family Law)
Platinum Lawyers
Jul 2022 - May 2023 • 10 months

Honorary Adjunct Teaching Fellow (Law)
Bond University
Feb 2022 - Mar 2023 • 1 year 1 month

Principal Lawyer (Dust Disease & Abuse Law)
Slater and Gordon Lawyers
Nov 2018 - Apr 2022 • 3 years 5 months

Special Counsel (Abuse Law)
Shine Lawyers
Apr 2018 - Nov 2018 • 7 months

Senior Associate
Clyde & Co
Jul 2016 - Dec 2016 • 5 months

Branch Manager
Shine Lawyers Ltd
Dec 2013 - Jul 2016 • 2 years 7 months
Risk and Compliance Manager
Harts Quarantine Pty Ltd
May 2012 - Sep 2013 • 1 year 4 months

Solicitor
Sparke Helmore Lawyers
Oct 2011 - Apr 2012 • 6 months

Solicitor
WorkCover Queensland
Oct 2009 - Oct 2011 • 2 years

Solicitor
Carter Newell
Jan 2008 - Oct 2009 • 1 year 9 months

Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Bond University

Chinese Language (Mandarin)
Griffith University
2004

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Bond University
2003 - 2007

University Studies
Griffith University
2002

Physiotherapy
Griffith University
2002 - 2004
Last checked: 18 Feb 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society