David Brown
David Brown was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1978 and specialises in commercial property law.
David has extensive experience in the sale and purchase of businesses, property development, sale and acquisition of commercial property, commercial leasing and general commercial litigation.
He has acted on behalf of Purchasers and Vendors of many of the major commercial properties in the Gold Coast area and elsewhere in Queensland. He currently represents various property developers and commercial landlords. David has also been involved in a number of commercial Court actions which set legal precedents in the Court of Appeal and the High Court.
Prior to 1986, David practised as a partner in a Brisbane City firm. In that year, he moved to the Gold Coast where he established his own law firm which subsequently merged with ABKJ in 2000.
"At ABKJ, you won’t find us to be remote or aloof. We are proficient at what we do, but we can relate to our clients and their needs."
David says that with his commitment to the office and his clients, he doesn’t have time for exciting hobbies. "I am not a golfer, or a skydiver or anything like that", he says. "If I’m not working, I do enjoy spending time with my wife and two children".
"People want a Lawyer who communicates well, and who keeps them in the loop — someone they can actually get hold of when they need to — and that’s my aim," says David.
"At ABKJ, you won’t find us to be remote or aloof. We are proficient at what we do, but we can relate to our clients and their needs".
"Every law firm says they are 'focussed on outcomes', and of course that’s what people expect. At ABKJ we are a good deal more than that."
"It’s about having that rapport with the client - they know that if they need to reach me, I am going to be there with good practical advice. It’s as much about communication and skills in dealing with people as it is about the law".