Bryan assists clients in Wills and Estates, Trusts and Elder Law. His expertise is recognised by the Queensland Law Society, being an Accredited Specialist in Succession Law. There are presently only 45 such specialists out of roughly 13,000 lawyers in Queensland.

More recently Bryan and separately the firm Mitchells was recognised again by his peers and ranked highly in the influential Doyle’s Guide:

• 2025 Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyers – Queensland (Preeminent)
• 2025 Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyers – Queensland (Leading)
• 2024 Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyers – Australia (Recommended)

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Kate holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts (History) as well as a Master of Laws with Honours, all from the University of Queensland. Kate has been practicing almost exclusively in succession law, with a bit of business law and family law, since her admission.

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Kylee has been working with Bryan Mitchell and the Mitchells team for over 20 years. She practices exclusively in estate administration.

Kylee holds a Bachelor of Laws from QUT as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Asian Studies from Griffith University which were completed simultaneously. 

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Naomi started with our firm as a work experience student in 2013. Impressing us immensely, she was offered and accepted the position of Law Clerk in 2014. She quickly gained skills in the administration of deceased estates, property transactions, and advocating and negotiating in estate disputes.

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Ben completed his Bachelor of Laws and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at Bond University in 2021 and 2022 respectively. He was admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2022, was admitted to the High Court of Australia in 2024, and is a full member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP).

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Emily holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland, and was awarded the University Medal in 2020. Prior to joining Mitchells Solicitors, Emily worked as an Associate to two District Court Judges.

Emily was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia in 2022.

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James completed his Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Queensland University of Technology in 2022 and was admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2023. He has been working at the firm in various roles for over 5 years.

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Mina graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of International Business. She was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland in August 2023.

Mina has practised exclusively in succession law since graduating from university. She enjoys all aspects of succession law, including estate planning, estate administration, and estate litigation.

Mina is dedicated to providing clear, practical guidance to clients and values building strong, supportive relationships throughout the process.

Admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1971, Tim was appointed a Justice of the Peace and became a Registered Tax Agent in 1972, was admitted as a solicitor of the High Court of Australia, qualified as a Mediator through Bond University, and was later appointed a Notary Public by a ‘Court of Faculties’ in England under the guidance of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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George has over 30 years of experience as a solicitor and has assisted clients on a vast array of matters including property, estate administration, wills, areas of litigation and family law.

Prior to merging with us, George successfully ran his own legal practice based in Sherwood dating back to the 1980s. He is now enjoying his semi-retirement and spending time with family.

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