We are a team of dedicated lawyers who take an active role in the legal community to ensure our expertise is always at the leading edge of our profession.

Our clients notice a high level of service difficult to find in other practices. We will take the time to really understand your needs and provide you with the best overall outcome.

We adopt a commercial, real-world approach to deliver cost-effective solutions.

Our History

James Conomos Lawyers was established by James Conomos in July 1992 as a boutique legal firm offering specialist expertise in commercial litigation and insolvency. The firm came into being because James is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for clients and providing real value for money.

Since then, James has pursued his desire to help younger lawyers learn the art of law and problem solving. Through his mentoring, James has shaped a team of capable and ambitious lawyers who will adeptly solve your legal problems within a realistic time frame.

Based in modern offices in the heart of Brisbane’s central business hub, our team has now grown to a total of 14 staff. Expertly guided by Director James Conomos, you can rely on us to tackle any commercial issue you throw our way.

Why JCL?

With clear standards and procedures in place, we hold ourselves to a high standard of work. We also partner with the best barristers in Brisbane to deliver optimal outcomes for our clients.

As a boutique firm, we offer high-quality legal solutions at rates considerably less than larger firms.

We keep our advice straight-forward, easy to understand and give clear instructions. If you are unsure of anything, we will take the time to explain it to you.

We take the individual needs of every client into consideration, tailoring our advice for each different scenario. You are always welcome to speak with your lawyer directly and will never be made to feel like a number.

We understand that the need to engage a lawyer is often synonymous with our clients experiencing challenging and overwhelming times. To counteract this, we pride ourselves on being friendly and approachable.

Recognised Excellence

At James Conomos Lawyers, we are committed to achieving practical commercial outcomes for our clients. This commitment to excellence has seen our firm and solicitors recognised on numerous occasions, both in Australia and internationally.

Firm Recognition

The Best Lawyers in Australia award, 2024.

Leading Queensland Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Firm – Doyles Guide, 2015 – 2024.

Boutique Diversity Law Firm of the Year finalist – Lawyers Weekly, 2018.

Leading Queensland Insolvency & Restructuring Law Firm – Doyles Guide, since 2018.

James Conomos

Leading Insolvency & Reorganisation Lawyer – Best Lawyers, recognised since 2019.

Preeminent Queensland Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyer – Doyles Guide, 2023 – 2024.

Leading Queensland Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyer – Doyles Guide, 2015 – 2024.

Leading Queensland Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyer – Doyles Guide, 2015 – 2022.

Australian Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year – Corporate LiveWire, 2019 – 2020.

Insolvency Partner of the Year finalist – Lawyers Weekly, 2020.

Litigation Partner of the Year finalist – Lawyers Weekly, 2019

International Connections

In 2017 Director James Conomos was named as IR Global’s exclusive Australian member for insolvency, and in 2020 was invited expand his membership to encompass commercial litigation. Through the network, we work with expert lawyers from all over the world to provide our clients with the highest quality advice and support. If your matter extends outside the scope of our practice area, we will engage members with the relevant expertise to assist.

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