Founder | Director | Lawyer

Pat is a respected and recognised gambling and commercial lawyer with over 15 years of experience. He has worked at an executive level in the gambling, wagering, lotteries, debt purchase and debt collection, credit and financial services industries. Pat has expertise in legal, governance and risk, with experience across corporate and regulatory affairs, operations, human resources, commercial, and strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws

• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

• Master of Laws

• Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment

• Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning

• Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance

• Master of Business Administration

• Company Director Course

• QLS Practice Management Course

• ACAMS – accredited AML/CTF Specialist

Admissions

• Admitted to QLD Supreme Court as a Legal Practitioner

• QLD Solicitor Practising Certificate

Memberships

• Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)

• Governance Institute of Australia (GIA)

• Queensland Law Society (QLS)

• Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)

Paralegal

Josh is a final year law student at QUT. He expects to be admitted to the Queensland Supreme Court as a solicitor in late 2024. During his time as a student, Josh founded and operated a successful business until he sold that business to focus on his admission to legal practice. Josh brings this entrepreneurial spirit and broad skill set to his work and is passionate about assisting businesses to grow and succeed.

Qualifiations

• Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (final semester)

• Bachelor of Business (completed not conferred)   

Paralegal

Fletcher joined Pat Brown Legal in 2024 and is currently studying law at QUT. Fletcher has prior experience in property services, body corporate and music. He is committed to building a legal career and supporting Pat Brown Legal clients with meticulous legal research and analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (currently studying)