Barrister-at-Law
As a Barrister based in Brisbane, François accepts briefs only from solicitors holding a current practising certificate, and provides legal representation in the following areas of law:
Please note that the fees detailed below serve only as a guide and are superseded by any Costs Agreement into which François enters with instructing solicitors. Further, any references to Mediation relates to François appearing as a Barrister on behalf of a party to the matter, as opposed to François acting in the capacity of Mediator. For Mediator's fees, click here. If you wish to contact François, click here. |
Personal Injury Law
Supreme Court of Queensland
- Trial (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for Day One): $6,900 (excl. GST)
- Trial (Appearance fee for each additional day): $5,200 (excl. GST)
- Application (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $3,200 (excl. GST)
- Mediation (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for up to 5 hours): $3,200 (excl. GST)
- Opinion & Advice on Liability, Quantum & Evidence: POA
- Pleadings: POA
District Court of Queensland
- Trial (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for Day One): $5,200 (excl. GST)
- Trial (Appearance fee for each additional day): $4,600 (excl. GST)
- Application (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $2,200 (excl. GST)
- Mediation (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for up to 5 hours): $2,200 (excl. GST)
- Opinion & Advice on Liability, Quantum & Evidence: POA
- Pleadings: POA
Criminal Law
Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Queensland
- Appeal Against Conviction (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $4,800 (excl. GST)
- Appeal Against Sentence (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $4,800 (excl. GST)
Supreme Court of Queensland
- Trial (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for Day One): $6,900 (excl. GST)
- Trial (Appearance fee for each additional day): $5,200 (excl. GST)
- Pre-Trial Hearing (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $3,500 (excl. GST)
- Sentence & Breach Proceedings (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $3,500 (excl. GST)
- Bail Application (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $2,900 (excl. GST)
District Court of Queensland
- Trial (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for Day One): $5,200 (excl. GST)
- Trial (Appearance fee for each additional day): $4,600 (excl. GST)
- Pre-Trial Hearing (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $2,700 (excl. GST)
- Sentence & Breach Proceedings (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $2,700 (excl. GST)
Magistrates Court of Queensland
- Committal Hearing (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for Day One): $2,800 (excl. GST)
- Committal Hearing (Appearance fee for each additional day): $2,200 (excl. GST)
Commercial Litigation
Supreme Court of Queensland or Federal Court of Australia
- Trial (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for Day One): $6,900 (excl. GST)
- Trial (Appearance fee for each additional day): $5,200 (excl. GST)
- Application (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $3,500 (excl. GST)
- Mediation (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for up to 5 hours): $3,500 (excl. GST)
- Opinion & Advice on Liability, Quantum & Evidence: POA
- Pleadings: POA
District Court of Queensland or Federal Circuit Court of Australia
- Trial (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for Day One): $5,200 (excl. GST)
- Trial (Appearance fee for each additional day): $4,600 (excl. GST)
- Application (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $2,800 (excl. GST)
- Mediation (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for up to 5 hours): $2,800 (excl. GST)
- Opinion & Advice on Liability, Quantum & Evidence: POA
- Pleadings: POA
Family Law
Family Court of Australia
- Final Hearing (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for Day One): $6,900 (excl. GST)
- Final Hearing (Appearance fee for each additional day): $5,200 (excl. GST)
- Interim Hearing (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $3,500 (excl. GST)
- Draft Consent Orders (Preparation fee): $2,800 (excl. GST)
- Mediation (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for up to 5 hours): $3,500 (excl. GST)
Federal Circuit Court of Australia
- Final Hearing (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for Day One): $5,200 (excl. GST)
- Final Hearing (Appearance fee for each additional day): $4,600 (excl. GST)
- Interim Hearing (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $2,800 (excl. GST)
- Draft Consent Orders (Preparation fee): $2,400 (excl. GST)
- Mediation (Preparation fee & Appearance fee for up to 5 hours): $2,800 (excl. GST)
Magistrates Court of Queensland
- Domestic Violence Order Application (Preparation fee & Appearance fee): $2,800 (excl. GST)