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Solicitor Online helps people understand which type of Australian lawyer may be suitable for a legal issue and provides a private enquiry pathway for contacting participating law firms. The site covers compensation claims, asbestos and dust diseases, class actions, medical negligence, family law, criminal law, property, employment, insurance, tax and commercial disputes.

General information · Reviewed 13 July 2026

Start with the legal issue, not the biggest advertising phrase

Legal advertising is competitive, but visitors need clear, accurate and useful information. Each guide explains the documents to gather, questions to ask and reasons to obtain jurisdiction-specific advice. Pages are written for people first and are not promises of compensation or legal outcomes.

  • Asbestos, asbestosis, mesothelioma and silica-dust enquiries
  • Personal injury, motor accidents and workers compensation
  • Medical negligence and birth injury
  • Class actions, insurance and superannuation claims
  • Family, criminal, property, tax and commercial law

Explore common legal topics

The site now organises legal information by problem type, evidence needed and jurisdiction. Visitors can browse specialist guides without relying on the former postcode search tool.

  • Compensation, asbestos and occupational disease
  • Medical negligence, insurance and superannuation
  • Employment, commercial, building and tax disputes
  • Family, criminal, immigration and estate matters

Request contact from a lawyer

The enquiry form asks only for enough information to route the request. Do not submit privileged documents, medical records, passwords, banking details or a complete witness statement through the public form. A participating firm decides independently whether it can assist.

  • Choose the relevant practice area and state or territory.
  • Provide a short factual summary without unnecessary confidential detail.
  • Identify any court date, decision date or other urgent deadline.
  • Consent before your details are forwarded.

For law firms

Australian law firms may apply for a basic, verified or featured directory listing. Sponsored placements are labelled. Payment does not guarantee ranking, endorsement or referrals, and firms remain responsible for complying with professional-conduct, advertising and privacy obligations.

  • Apply for a listing
  • Advertise by practice area or jurisdiction
  • Receive screened enquiry notifications
  • Sponsor a clearly labelled educational guide

Professional listings must be accurate and transparent

A law-firm directory should publish only authorised details, distinguish basic, verified and sponsored placements, and avoid fabricated rankings, testimonials or success claims. Firms remain responsible for professional-conduct, privacy, advertising and costs obligations in each jurisdiction where the listing is used.

  • Confirm the firm name, offices and website.
  • Describe practice areas without guarantees.
  • Label sponsored visibility clearly.
  • Record the verification and review date.

Enquiry routing requires consent and secure handling

A public form should collect only information needed to route an enquiry, explain that no retainer exists and obtain consent before disclosure to a participating firm. Sensitive evidence should move to the firm’s secure intake process only after conflicts and capacity are considered.

  • Minimise personal and health information.
  • Use spam and rate-limit controls.
  • Keep disclosure and retention records.
  • Do not sell or forward an enquiry without consent.

Commercial models need professional review

Subscriptions and clearly disclosed advertising are generally easier to explain than arrangements tied to legal fees, compensation or case outcomes. Referral and fee-sharing rules can vary, so commercial agreements should be reviewed for each participating jurisdiction.

  • Confirm which jurisdiction and decision-maker have authority.
  • Separate provable facts from assumptions and disputed allegations.
  • Identify the remedy sought and the practical value of each option.
  • Record limitation, filing, review and response dates at the outset.

Popular legal topics

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Australian legal research guides

Use these guides to verify legislation, understand court citations and distinguish binding legal authority from general commentary.

Official information for further research

The page-specific source used as an additional research starting point is available here: open the official or professional resource.

Frequently asked questions

Does the same law apply throughout Australia?

Not always. Commonwealth law applies nationally within its constitutional field, while many civil, criminal, property, compensation and professional rules are state or territory based. The relevant jurisdiction and historical version of the law must be checked.

Why does this page cite both legislation and court decisions?

Legislation states rules enacted by parliament. Courts interpret and apply those rules, develop common-law principles and decide how legal tests operate on particular facts. Neither source should be read without its context and later history.

Does a leading case mean my matter will have the same result?

No. A case is included as an illustration of an issue or principle. Outcomes depend on the applicable law, material facts, evidence, procedure, remedies and later authorities. A neutral citation is not a prediction.

How can I check whether a reference is current?

Open the official legislation or court source, check the version and date, then search for later amendments, appeals or decisions that refer to the authority. For an important decision, ask a qualified practitioner to confirm the current position.

Need advice based on your facts?

Use the short enquiry form to identify the practice area and jurisdiction. A participating firm may contact you after checking capacity and conflicts.

Start a legal enquiry