Margaret Cassidy

Margaret Cassidy assists clients to resolve disputes by providing a platform for the parties to be heard and create pragmatic pathways to agreement.

With over 30 years’ experience as a legal practitioner including her role as Judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Margaret brings not only an extensive knowledge of the family law system, but a deep understanding of its practical application and the best-case options available to clients.

MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION

  • National Mediation Accreditation (2022)

  • Arbitrator (2024)

RECOGNITION

  • Recipient of the Honourable Travis Lindenmayer Award (2022), Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Laws (First Class Hons) Queensland University of Technology (1993)

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) Queensland University of Technology

EXPERIENCE

  • Judge, Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (2007-2022)

  • Magistrate, Queensland Magistrates Court (2005-2007)

  • Barrister-at-Law (1993-2005)

Contact 07 3473 3997

mcassidy@qldbar.asn.au

Level 14

Inns of Court

107 North Quay

Brisbane QLD 4000

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation