So how are we different?

  • Our client focus
    We employ the best, serviced focused, legal and support staff. Experience and knowledge is a staff prerequisite as is the ability to communicate well, putting clients needs first.
  • Our fees
    We do not charge exorbitant fees.
    Our overheads are lower than larger firms and we deliver practical solutions quickly and efficiently.
  • Our local experience
    Our partners, solicitors and conveyance team are experienced locals. Charlie Marino is a high profile Cairns local and is passionate about his work in the region.
    Brett Moller is the quintessential country solicitor committed to providing a high quality professional service to the local community.  He is also proudly the 4th generation to operate, in his own right, part of  the family’s Gordonvale canefarming business.
    Arthur Timms has over 25 years experience in Port Douglas and his reputation and knowledge are second to none.
  • Our values
    Our firm’s values are prominently displayed for our clients to see and to be reassured by our commitment to them, and for ongoing reinforcement of these values throughout our team.  Our values are the essence of our firm
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Local strength and direction

Established in 1988, Marino Moller Lawyers is led by partners Charlie Marino and Brett Moller with a team of over 45, including solicitors, conveyancers and support staff.Cairns Laywers - Charlie Marino and Brett Moller

The firm provides legal services to one of the fastest growing, diverse and beautiful areas of Australia - Far North Queenland - with offices in Cairns, Port Douglas, Edmonton, Gordonvale and Babinda.

Charlie and Brett aim to build a strong firm, which provides legal direction and is a successful asset for its clients; a firm that is genuine in it’s mission to provide legal and conveyance expertise, when it matters.

Marino Moller Lawyers prides itself on being different from other law firms in the region and as a result business is booming. Every client is respectfully managed and each matter is dealt with professionally and expediently.

It’s time to talk to us if you can answer YES to any of the following:

  • Are you thinking of buying or selling your home?
  • Are you buying a property in Queensland either as an investor or an overseas property investor?
  • Do you want to subdivide your land?
  • Are you having problems with the Council?
  • Are you purchasing a business?
  • Do you think you are being unfairly treated at work and want to know your rights?
  • Have you been injured at work, in a car or bike accident?
  • Do you want to know your legal rights regarding a contract, loan agreement, lease agreement or even a verbal agreement?
  • Are you thinking about getting married or in a defacto relationship and want to understand pre-nuptial agreements?
  • Are you going through a separation or divorce and want to understand your rights regarding property settlement?
  • Do you own property or have children and haven’t got round to organizing your will yet?
  • Are you in trouble with the police and don’t know what to do?
  • Are you seeking direction and strong representation – all at an affordable price and from a local lawyer?

Our client base

Our client base is diverse. Whilst not only acting for individuals, families and small businesses, we act for an impressive array of clients in the following industries

  • Chambers of Commerce
  • Family enterprises
  • Land Developers
  • Landlords and Tenants
  • Local Government
  • Local Shopping Centres
  • National & Local Licensed Premises
  • National & Local Retailers
  • State wide Credit Unions
  • Sugar Mills
  • Tourism Operators and Services
  • Unit Developers
  • Vendors and Purchasers
  • Voluntary Associations or non for profit Associations