Our Team

Meet The Team Behind Your Case

Every matter at Stonegate Legal is handled by lawyers who specialise in litigation. Meet the team that will guide your case from first consult to resolution.

Backed by more than 48 4.9-star Google Reviews

What Sets Our Team Apart

The Experience Standing Behind Your Case

Our lawyers have spent years handling commercial disputes, debt recovery, defamation, construction matters, and more across Queensland. That depth of experience shapes every strategy we build, from your first call through to resolution.

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Meet The Team

Our Lawyers Bring Years Of Litigation Experience To Every Case You Bring Us

Wayne Davis

Legal Practice Director / Principal Solicitor

Jessica Boatwright

Senior Associate

Kirsty Walker

Solicitor

Stacey Harvey

Senior Paralegal

Caterine Molini

Senior Paralegal / Solicitor Admitted in Brazil

Chantelle Gill

Paralegal

Chrissy Davis

Bookkeeper

Maddison Payne

Paralegal

Joel Webster

Paralegal / Operations Support

Ada Melinz

Receptionist

Tilli Enright

Receptionist

Agostina Gresta Zor

Paralegal / Law Graduate

Loren McDonald

Client Liaison/Client Support

Proven In Practice

A Team With Results To Show For It

Our team has resolved hundreds of matters across commercial disputes, debt recovery, defamation, and construction law throughout Queensland.

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Defamation

Over 70 defamation disputes handled. Most resolved through concerns notices, without the cost of a courtroom. We have also argued defamation matters in Court when needed.

Debt Recovery

Over 225 debt recovery matters managed, recovering millions of dollars for clients through enforcement warrants, statutory demands, and bankruptcy notices.

Building And Construction

Over 200 building and construction matters resolved, including unfair price increases, defective and incomplete works, and QBCC and contract compliance issues.

Case Results

Real Results For Queensland Clients

Numbers tell the story better than we can. Here is what our team has delivered across defamation, debt recovery, and construction disputes.

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KV Projects Pty Ltd v Regal Bridges Pty Ltd and Ors (No. 2) [2021] QDC 37

Judgment secured for $205,363.03 plus $27,184.14 in costs.

Angela Hastings v Vantage Holdings Australia Pty Ltd [2021] FWC 5035

Successful unfair dismissal claim, resulting in $36,217.00 plus superannuation for our client.

DSGN Kartell Pty Ltd v Pathmaperuma & Anor [2020] QCAT 211

Argued successfully that costs be paid to our client after the applicant withdrew their claim.

KV Projects Pty Ltd v Regal Bridges Pty Ltd and Ors [2020] QDC 261

Obtained orders for substituted service against defendants attempting to avoid being served.

JDT v PDL (No 2) [2022] QDC 147

Successfully argued for our client’s name to be anonymised after false sexual assault claims, protecting his identity throughout the defamation proceeding.

Appello Pty Ltd v Heyward [2025] FCA 190

Successfully defended an appeal in the Federal Court of Australia, working alongside counsel.

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Backed By Years Of Combined Litigation Experience

Our lawyers have handled hundreds of matters across Queensland. That experience shapes every strategy we build, starting with your free consult.

Queensland Client Reviews

Trusted by Queensland Businesses and Individuals

Client satisfaction is our top priority. We’re proud to have helped hundreds of clients across the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane reach the outcome they were looking for.

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   Alex Harris 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent advice, brilliantly executed by Wayne Davis.  Highly recommended.
  
 
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   Jo Rocca 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Took a frustrating matter and handled it well, communicating throughout. Shania was professional, knowledgeable, and kind
  
 
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   Emily Kilborn 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Damon was incredible! I couldn't recommend him more for anyone needing extra assistance navigating with the ATO and small business. Thank you so much!
  
 
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   Jude McCourt 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stonegate Legal were totally exemplary in their dealings with my recent Neighbourhood Dispute issue. I cannot speak highly enough of the whole staff in this practice.
  
 
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   Natasha Chaudhry 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My matter was complicated (commercial lease dispute) however Damon understood my situation with ease. He was professional, efficient and I felt completely confident in his hands. I just wish I had found Damon earlier in the dispute. However, we still achieved a favourable outcome. Thank u again
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant lawyer. Very pleased with efficient and prompt service and expertise.