Our people

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Linda Barlow

  • Linda Barlow has a successful international career and a good local reputation.

    Linda leads the Marino Moller Litigation section and has done since 1999 and also enjoys Will drafting and Estate administration.

    Linda commenced her career as Legal Adviser and then Leading Advocate for the New Zealand Freezing Industry Companies Association.  In 1981 she was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand, in 1982 as a Barrister and Solicitor in Papua New Guinea, and in 1984 she was admitted as a Solicitor in the State of Victoria and the State of Queensland, Australia.

    In 1982 Linda Barlow moved to Rabaul in Papua New Guinea and was employed as a general practice solicitor until 1984 when she returned to Brisbane.  In 1986 she returned to Papua New Guinea to work in Lae and in 1991 she became the Managing Partner of the Lae practice of a large legal practice.

    Moving to Cairns in 1998 Linda joined Marino Moller in 1999.

    Linda has substantial experience in general practice and has chosen litigation, estate administration as her preferred areas of law.

Areas of law
  • Litigation
  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Estates Administration
Memberships & Associations
  • Member Australian Stockhorse Association
  • Member AustralianQuarterhorse Association
  • Queensland Law Society
  • Edmonton Pony Club
  • Equestrian Federation of Australia
  • Cairns Show Society
Qualifications
  • Admitted as a Solicitor of the High Court of Australia 2003
  • Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland 1984
  • Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in Victoria 1984
  • Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in Papua New Guinea 1982
  • Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand 1981
  • Bachelor of Arts majoring in English and History, University of Canterbury New Zealand 1981
  • Bachelor of Laws, University of Canterbury , New Zealand 1977

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!”