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Potts Lawyers
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Bill Potts

Bill Potts

Director - Criminal Lawyer Potts Lawyers

Southport, QLD
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About Bill

Bill Potts is the founding director of Potts Lawyers and brings over 30 years of extensive criminal law experience to the firm. His career is distinguished by unwavering professional values, which now serve as the guiding principles for our team of dedicated criminal law advocates. Bill is committed to being a steadfast ally for clients facing the daunting challenges of criminal investigations and prosecutions. His expertise takes him across the nation, representing clients at all judicial levels, from the Magistrates to the High Court. His robust defence strategies and comprehensive representation skills ensure that all clients of Potts Lawyers benefit from an uncompromising legal defence. As one of Australia’s most seasoned criminal defence practitioners, Bill embodies a philosophy of exceptional client service, a strong work ethic, and a passion for securing favourable outcomes. He leverages his extensive knowledge of criminal law to expertly lead his team, inspiring by example and providing guidance wherever necessary. In addition to his impressive legal practice, Bill serves as a Senior Counsellor with the Queensland Law Society. He has recently completed his term as President of the Queensland Law Society and currently holds the position of director at the Law Council of Australia. In these leadership roles, Bill has been instrumental in championing the rule of law during times of significant change, advocating for the adequate resourcing of courts to enhance the efficiency of legal proceedings.

Practice areas

Criminal Law

Resume

Experience

President Qld Law Society

President Qld Law Society

Queensland Law Society

Dec 2018 - Present • 7 years 11 months

Deputy President

Deputy President

Queensland Law Society

Dec 2017 - Present • 8 years 11 months

Immediate Past President Qld Law Society

Immediate Past President Qld Law Society

Queensland Law Society

Dec 2016 - Dec 2017 • 1 year

Director

Director

Potts Lawyers

Mar 1982 - Present • 44 years 8 months

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, Law

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, Law

Monash University

1975 - 1979

Camberwell Grammar School - Melbourne

1969 - 1974

Contact information

Southport, QLD

44 Davenport Street, Southport, QLD 4215Website

Practice certificate

Name
William Murray Potts
Date of admission
1982
Certification type
Unrestricted Principal

Last checked: 17 Dec 2024 • Checked with Queensland Law Society

Practice areas

Criminal & Traffic
  • Criminal Law
  • General Advice