Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Greater Springfield
Established in 2015 by Dale and Christie Hooper, Brookwater Legal is a community-focused law practice serving Greater Springfield and Brisbane surrounds. Our team of experienced legal professionals specializes in family law, property conveyancing, income protection, succession planning, and mediation services. With a commitment to accessibility and flexibility, we prioritize personalized client support while maintaining deep local knowledge.Our practice combines extensive legal expertise across property, commercial, and family law domains with a dedication to serving ADF members and the broader community. We emphasize transparent communication, fixed pricing structures, and tailored legal solutions to meet individual and small business needs.
Services
Family Law
Property Conveyancing
Wills and Estates
Mediation Services
Workplace Law
Succession Planning
ADF Legal Support
Probate Applications
Commercial Law
Land Transfers
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of combined legal experience from our principal solicitors
- Our team provides fixed-price conveyancing with no hidden fees
- We specialize in ADF member legal support with tailored discounts
- Our practice maintains 5-star Google reviews for client satisfaction
- We combine military service background with comprehensive legal expertise
What people say
Patient and professional
Prompt communication
Willing to go beyond
Local market knowledge
Experienced team
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, property settlements, and domestic violence matters. With specialized expertise in Queensland family court procedures, we provide compassionate representation while protecting client rights. Our team offers fixed-fee consultations and negotiates cost-effective resolutions for parenting plans and financial agreements.
Property Conveyancing
We specialize in residential and commercial property transactions including sales, purchases, and land subdivisions. Our conveyancing services feature fixed pricing, ADF member discounts, and comprehensive title searches. The team manages all legal documentation, bank coordination, and settlement processes to ensure secure property transfers across Greater Springfield and Ipswich.
Wills and Estates
Our estate planning services include will preparation, power of attorney documentation, and probate applications. We help clients establish legally binding directives for asset distribution while advising on inheritance protection strategies. The practice also assists executors with estate administration and resolves contested will disputes under Queensland law.
Mediation Services
Approved family dispute resolution practitioners facilitate mediation for parenting conflicts, property divisions, and child support negotiations. With specialized training and collaborative law expertise, our mediators create constructive environments to resolve family law matters without court intervention, issuing section 60I certificates when required.
Workplace Law
We advise on unfair dismissal claims, employment contracts, and workplace policy compliance under the Fair Work Act. Our services include dispute resolution, disciplinary procedure guidance, and training programs to help businesses maintain legal workplace standards and prevent employment-related litigation.
People
Dale Hooper
Principal
Former Royal Australian Air Force officer with 15+ years legal experience across family, property, and commercial law. Admitted to Queensland and High Court of Australia bars. Specializes in complex litigation and community-focused legal solutions.
Christie Hooper
Office Manager
Co-founder managing daily operations and client relations. Combines legal administration expertise with community engagement experience to ensure efficient service delivery and client accessibility across Greater Springfield.
Amanda Kent
Mediator
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with decade-long family law specialization. Holds Master of Laws (Family Law) and collaborates on complex parenting and property disputes while maintaining court-admissible mediation standards.
Jade Kickbusch
Senior Associate
Experienced legal practitioner focusing on property transactions and commercial law. Manages high-volume conveyancing cases while providing strategic advice on land development agreements and business acquisition processes.
Lara Turnbull
Associate Lawyer
Specializes in wills, estates, and succession planning. Advises on inheritance protection strategies and administers probate applications while maintaining focus on intergenerational wealth transfer solutions.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We primarily serve Greater Springfield, Ipswich, and Brisbane surrounds with legal services.
Do you offer fixed-fee services?
Yes, we provide fixed-price conveyancing and family law consultation options.
Are there discounts for ADF members?
Active ADF members receive 10% off professional fees and $100 conveyancing discounts.
What practice areas do you cover?
Family law, conveyancing, wills/estates, mediation, and workplace law services.
Can you assist with property transfers?
Our conveyancing team handles residential, commercial, and family property transfers.
