Armfield O’Brien Law and Dispute Resolution Center

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Friendly, professional & experienced solicitors serving the Brisbane, Moreton Bay & Sunshine Coast regions.

Why Choose Armfield O’Brien Law

Clear & Supportive Communication

Clear & Supportive Communication

Highest Quality Service

Highest Quality Service

Large & Experienced Team

Large & Experienced Team

Variety of Law Services

Variety of Law Services

Solution & Client Focused

Solution & Client Focused

Auslan Fluent Solicitor

Kathryn Armfield is a partner at AOBLaw and a person with lived experience as a Deaf signing consumer and communicates fluently in Auslan and Signed English. Kathryn has a mixed variety of clientele. Many of her Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients appreciate her empathy and understanding of various methods of communication.

Our Law Services

At Armfield O’Brien Law we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality service to our clients with a friendly and welcoming approach.

Seeking legal support can seem daunting to most so we will listen to your case and work hard to get the best result for your matter.

Family Law

Property & Parenting, Mediation, Separation Agreements, Pre-marriage Agreements, Applications and court representations in the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia (including Trials), Appeals to the Family Court of Australia, Applications for Recovery Orders, Applications for Consent Orders, Legal Aid Queensland Representation Subject to approval by LAQ.*

Contact Daniel Armfield

0438 102 259
[email protected]

Domestic violence

Protection Order Applications, Acting for both the Aggrieved and the Respondent. Court representation in Police Protection Order Application for both the Aggrieved and the Respondent. Appeals to the District Court of Queensland. Protection Order Trials. Subject to approval by LAQ.*

Contact Daniel Armfield

0438 102 259
[email protected]

Representation in Court

Federal Circuit Court of Australia, Magistrates Court, District Court of Queensland and Supreme Court of Queensland.

Contact Daniel Armfield

0438 102 259
[email protected]

Property Law & Conveyancing

Retail Shop Leases – Commercial Leases (Acting for the landlord or the tenant), Leasing, Caveats, Easements and Commercial Conveyancing.

Contact Daniel Armfield

0438 102 259
[email protected]

Commercial Law

Residential & commercial conveyancing, retail & commercial leasing, business sales & purchases, general property law, Deeds & Agreements and litigation.

Contact Daniel Armfield

0438 102 259
[email protected]

Wills & Estates

General Wills, General Enduring Powers of Attorney, Wills – Testamentary Trusts, Applications for Probate, Applications for Letters of Administration, Estate Administration, Family Provision Applications (Estate Litigation).

Contact Nerissa

07 5400 5622
[email protected]

Litigation

Greg was admitted as a Solicitor in 2006 and joined the Armfield O’Brien Law team as a Litigation Consultant in June 2024.

He is currently the Principal of BlackHill Legal and an Independent Director of Australian Deaf Sports Federation Limited t/as Deaf Sports Australia.

Contact Greg Troedson

07 5400 5622
[email protected]

What our Clients say

Meet the Team Solution Focused Get professional advice from our friendly focused solicitors.

Kathryn Armfield

Partner

Kathryn is a person with lived experience as a Deaf signing consumer and communicates fluently in Auslan and Signed English. Kathryn has a mixed variety of clientele. Many of her Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients appreciate her empathy and understanding of various methods of communication.

Daniel Armfield

Partner

Daniel is Kathryn Armfield’s husband. Daniel was admitted as a Legal Practitioner by the Supreme Court Queensland in June 2008.

Stephanie O'Brien-Smith

Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Stephanie O’Brien Smith was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court Australia in Feburary 2024. Prior to being admitted Stephanie practiced and continues to practice as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.

Stephanie’s previous role as a Dispute Resolution Practitioner was with Relationships Australia for 17 years.

Greg Troedson

Litigation Consultant

Greg was admitted as a Solicitor in 2006 and joined the Armfield O’Brien Law team as a Litigation Consultant in June 2024.

He is currently the Principal of BlackHill Legal and an Independent Director of Australian Deaf Sports Federation Limited t/as Deaf Sports Australia. He is also Chair of the Organising Committee for the World Deaf Golf Championships to be held at RACV Royal Pines Resort in August 2024.

He can be found on the golf course on most weekends.

David Miles

Solicitor

David was admitted to legal practice in early 2024.

David has had a long history of volunteering for Community Legal Service work historically.

David says he enjoys assisting clients in the most challenging of circumstances, because he sees these situations as being where there is potentially the most to lose, but also for the biggest changes in outcomes by seeking alternative options.

David has extensive life and work history, including industries such as mining and civil construction, which David says keeps him grounded and helps him to better understand clients’ needs, because he’s been there.

Nerissa Formosa

Solicitor

Nerissa was admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2025.

As a mum of 3 teenage children, Nerissa understands the importance of stability, empathy and clear communication.

Nerissa is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate complex and emotional situations. Whether it’s resolving parenting matters, handling estate matters such as wills, probate and estate disputes, or guiding clients through separation and divorce, Nerissa brings a calm, compassionate and practical approach to every case.

Dunya

Law Clerk

Zane

Law Clerk

Zane is studying both law and business at Queensland University of Technology and is in his fifth year.