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Paul Galea

  • Paul Galea brings a no nonsense, client focused approach to the practise of law.  Paul  served in the Royal Australian Airforce in Telecommunications, and has over 15 years of experience in engineering and customer service in the computer and telecommunications industries working with both large and small corporate clients.

    Paul has a Bachelor of Laws degree at James Cook University and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the Australian National University . Paul obtained practical legal experience working as a volunteer at the Cairns Community Legal Centre between 2004 and 2007.  Paul obtained accreditation as a Youth Justice Conference Convenor and worked in this role with the Department of Communities until gaining admission as a solicitor in 2007.

    Paul was admitted as a solicitor in 2007 and immediately joined the team at Marino Moller based at the firm’s Port Douglas office.

    Paul provides advice to clients in general civil matters, debts, conveyancing, commercial, leasing and contract. Paul also provides advice in drink driving, traffic, and uncontested criminal matters, including juvenile matters. Paul is available to appear in the Mossman Magistrates Court.

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!”