Our people

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John Eylander

  • John Eylander joins our team specialising in Personal Injuries Litigation and Building and Construction Litigation. John has more than 10 years experience in personal injury matters having completed articles with a plaintiff personal injuries practice and then with WorkCover Queensland. John was called to the private bar 2001 specialising in personal injuries law. He was based in Brisbane. John was lured to the far north in 2007 and returned to practice as a solicitor.

    John has many years experience representing the Queensland Building Services Authority before the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal (and formerly the Queensland Building Tribunal) and appeals to the Court. He has expertise with the licensing, compliance, dispute and insurance scheme and has been involved in all areas of commercial and residential building disputes. He is a mediator with the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal.

    John was previously involved with the Aquarium Industry and has experience with various projects across Australia including public aquariums. He has been involved with a number of aquarium societies, television appearances, written articles, and given presentations on various topics. He enjoys travelling that incorporates diving and surfing.

    John has completed a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Arts. John’s studies have taken him to China where he obtained a Certificate in Chinese Law from the East China University of Politics and Law in Shanghai and to Indonesia for his Masters thesis.

Areas of law
  • Personal Injuries Litigation
  • Work Accidents, Workplace Health and Safety and Employment Law
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Criminal Compensation
  • Quasi Criminal Defence and Prosecutions
  • Building and Construction Litigation
  • Queensland Building Services Authority Disputes, Insurance, Compliance and Licensing
  • Private Certifier Matters
  • Professional Negligence
Memberships & Associations
  • Member Queensland Law Society
  • Member Australian Lawyers Alliance
  • Member Master Builders Association
  • Member Housing Industry Association
 

5 things our people like about being at Marino Moller

Belinda Lowe, Associate
“I started at Marino Moller as a second year articled clerk a few years ago.
The support and experience is brilliant and I feel like my opinion counts. That’s very important to me.”

Jenny Grant, Office Manager
“I enjoy working with a firm that gives back to the community and offers employees opportunities to grow professionally and personally.
Marino Moller Lawyers are the epitomy of local lawyers supporting the local community – even supporting the Far North Queensland development of futsal and junior cricket.
Improving the quality of life in our communities is a proud tradition in our firm.
Marino Moller Lawyers is dedicated to supporting charitable activities that result in building stronger communities.”

Brett Moller, Partner
“With video link and teleconferencing, it doesn’t matter where my clients are throughout Far North Queensland.
Supporting the rural community is much easier and faster today.
Marino Moller strives to be at the forefront of technological advancements.
Supplying you with the right equipment and software so we can communicate more effectively — that’s our goal.”

Trish Whitby, JP
Legal Assistant
“The best thing about working here is being part of an extremely talented team.
If you don't know something, someone very close by inevitably does and is happy to share their knowledge with you.”

Vicki Barnett,
Conveyancer Commissioner for Declarations
“With the boom in real estate, we see many conveyancers come and go in other firms.
We have a solid team who know their profession and have been here for years.
I love my clients. They even send us flowers!”