Our People - Family Law Experts

James Turnbull, Partner, LL.B., ASLIV., B.App.Sc. 

James is an Accredited Family Law Specialist who has practiced exclusively in relationship law for over eighteen years. James joined Berry Family Law in 2007 and became an equity partner in July 2010.

James was formerly the partner in charge of family law in a mid-sized Brisbane CBD firm and while in Brisbane he was the family law editor of the Queensland Law Society Magazine for six years.

An Accredited Specialist since 1997, James' experience covers the entire field of family law. He has twice acted for parties whose details have appeared amongst the BRW top 200. Both through operating legal partnerships and through his exposure to complex property matters, James has developed a keen understanding of balance sheets, taxation and financial documentation.  

While James now spends more time involved in property matters, he also enjoys the complexity of child related matters, particularly those involving a request for a child to relocate. When acting either for or against a client seeking relocation, James is yet to lose such a case.

James' Reflections:

• I've learned over the years that an advisor must listen carefully as every client has different concerns, priorities and expectations.
• I aim to provide pragmatic advice and options in plain English. 
• It gives me personal satisfaction to help clients forward through their family law matter to a successful outcome.