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Patrick Delaney is Special Counsel at Southside Legal, where he manages a diverse portfolio of professional negligence and personal injury claims. His practice encompasses public liability, medical negligence, workers’ compensation, motor vehicle accidents, and institutional child abuse matters. Patrick’s unique background combines clinical expertise with legal acumen. Having first qualified as a physiotherapist in 2004, he gained valuable experience in clinical roles and insurance claims management before being admitted as a solicitor. This multidisciplinary experience enhances his ability to understand the complexities of injury and professional negligence claims, enabling him to advocate effectively for clients across Queensland and New South Wales. Committed to supporting clients through challenging times, Patrick aims to empower them to regain control amid uncertainty. He holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Exercise Science from Griffith University, as well as a Juris Doctor from the University of New South Wales. Patrick is an active member of the Queensland Law Society and the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Special Counsel
Chambers Russell Lawyers
Jul 2024 - Present • 2 years 4 months
Senior Associate
Chambers Russell Lawyers
Mar 2021 - Jul 2024 • 3 years 4 months
Solicitor
Smith's Lawyers
Jul 2019 - Apr 2021 • 1 year 9 months
Solicitor
Shine Lawyers
Jan 2018 - Aug 2019 • 1 year 7 months
Solicitor
Curwoods Lawyers
Jul 2015 - Jan 2018 • 2 years 6 months
Team Leader Claims Risk
HOSPITALITY EMPLOYERS MUTUAL LIMITED
May 2014 - Jul 2015 • 1 year 2 months
Legal Specialist
HOSPITALITY EMPLOYERS MUTUAL LIMITED
May 2013 - Jun 2014 • 1 year 1 month
Senior Case Manager
HOSPITALITY EMPLOYERS MUTUAL LIMITED
May 2011 - May 2012 • 1 year
Senior Case Manager
QBE
Jun 2010 - May 2011 • 11 months
Physiotherapist
Various Physiotherapy Private Practices
Sep 2003 - Jul 2011 • 7 years 10 months
Juris Doctor, Law
University New South Wales
2009 - 2014
Bachelor Physiotherapy/Bachelor of Exercise Science, Allied Health
Griffith University
1997 - 2003
Last checked: 8 Jan 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
