AREAS OF PRACTICE

Family Law and related matters
Mediation
Arbitration

Michael Fellows graduated from the University of Queensland in 1980, was admitted as a solicitor in 1981 and then as a barrister in 1993. A resident of Townsville since late 1988 he has practised exclusively in family law and related jurisdictions for about 15 years but has formerly had extensive experience in coronial inquests, professional negligence and maritime law. Michael is a mediator and arbitrator, and was rated by Doyles List (2017) as one of three leading mediators in Queensland. He is rated by Doyles Guide (2020) as one of the leading family law advocates in Queensland. He is a regular presenter at conferences of the North Queensland Law Association.

Pursuing a lifelong interest in music and art, he is Cathedral Organist of St. James Anglican Cathedral, a member of the Board of Directors of the Australian Festival of Chamber Music and an enthusiast member of the Australian Institute of Professional Photographers.

Michael has undertaken voluntary photography work for the Mater Foundation, the Black Dog Institute and MS Queensland. His photography website is at www.michaelfellows.com