Michael Neville is a seasoned partner with a rich background in commercial, business, franchising, and real estate law. His pre-legal career provided him with hands-on experience as a franchisee and franchisor, where he also excelled as a licensed real estate agent and sales manager. Admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia, as well as a solicitor and barrister in the High Court of New Zealand, Michael is an esteemed Member of the Queensland Law Society. In his current role since October 2020, Michael has been serving as the Legal Practice Director at Standard Law, where his expertise spans property, commercial law, and wills and estates. Prior to this, he was an Associate at Certus Legal Group from May 2017 to October 2020, delivering exceptional legal services with a keen focus on property, contract, and commercial law, along with wills and estates. Before transitioning to law, Michael honed his business acumen as a Retail Sales Representative with News Travels & Liquorland and as Sales Manager at Wine Selectors in Brisbane. His breadth of experience extends back to roles like Licensed Real Estate Agent at First National Real Estate and State Merchant Services Manager at Entertainment Publications. His entrepreneurial spirit was evident during his time managing and franchising restaurants across major brands including Tomato Brothers, Pizza Hut, Dominos, and Eagle Boys. Michael's academic journey included earning a Bachelor's degree in Law from Southern Cross University, followed by a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and a Certificate of Legal Business Skills from The College of Law Australia. He also holds a Queensland Real Estate Licence and a Certificate IV in Property from the Australian Property and Business College. His comprehensive legal and business education complements his vast professional experience, making him a formidable advocate for his clients.
Legal Practice Director
www.standardlaw.com.au
Oct 2020 - Present • 6 years 1 month
Associate
Certus Legal Group
May 2017 - Oct 2020 • 3 years 5 months
Retail Sales Representative FMCG
News Travels & Liquorland
Jan 2013 - Jan 2017 • 4 years
Sales Manager
Wine Selectors
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 • 2 years
Licensed Real Estate Agent
First National Real Estate
Jan 2007 - Jan 2011 • 4 years
State Merchant Services Manager
Entertainment Publications
Jan 2004 - Jan 2006 • 2 years
Restaurant Owner, Operations Manager, Francishsor, Franchisee, General Manager
Tomato Brothers
Jan 1999 - Jan 2004 • 5 years
Manager / Franchisee / Operations Manager
Pizza Hut/ Dominos / Eagle Boys
Jan 1990 - Jan 1999 • 9 years
Certificate of Legal Business Skills, Law
The College of Law Australia
2016 - 2016
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Law
The College of Law Australia
2016 - 2016
Bachelor's degree, Law
Southern Cross University
2013 - 2016
Queensland Real Estate Licence Progamme
Australian Property and Business College
2008 - 2016
Certificate IV in Property
Australian Property and Business College
2007
Last checked: 30 Apr 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
