Bridget Barrie

Associate

• About Bridget Barrie

• Qualifications

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About Bridget Barrie

Experience

Bridget Barrie joined O'Shea Dyer Solicitors in 2014 and worked as a paralegal in many areas of law. Bridget completed a Bachelor Laws (with Honours) in July 2022 and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at The College of Law in October 2022. She was Admitted as a Solicitor in December 2022.

Bridget's many years of experience as a paralegal, position her as a very knowledgeable lawyer.  She represents clients with all types of Family Law matters, including parenting, property settlements, child support, spousal maintenance and domestic violence matters. Bridget also works in our Compensation Claims and Injury Law team where she is integral to progressing client claims. 

Leadership

Bridget is an Associate of OSheaDyer Solicitors. She is highly regarded by all she meets. Her team loves her. Clients appreciate her. She has a calm and focused leadership style. She gets things done efficiently and without fuss. Bridget is an organised and strategic thinker who is highly adaptable to change. She also has a fabulous sense of humour. The fact that she completed her law degree while working full-time has earned her great respect from her team members and peers.

Vision

Bridget is committed to providing quality affordable legal services and delivering excellent outcomes for her clients. She works closely with clients, other lawyers and paralegals on our team. She has a voracious appetite to acquire experience and new knowledge. She is a main instigator of change/improvement in our systems and processes, which directly benefits our clients.  Bridget is committed to resolving matters as quickly as possible. She gives realistic advice and appears regularly in court. 

Relationships

Bridget has travelled the world, worked as a journalist for some time, and grew up in Charters Towers. She has many interests including diving, fishing and underwater photography. She is trustworthy, compassionate and will always have your very best interests front of mind. She is concise with her communication - she says what she means and means what she says. Bridget understands that legal issues are stressful and challenging and people need compassionate, expert guidance to help them through. 

Qualifications + Affiliations

• Bachelor of Laws (Honors) - Queensland University of Technology - 2022.
• Bachelor of Journalism - James Cook University - 2010
• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from College of Law - 2022
• Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland - 2022
• Member of the Queensland Law Society and the Townsville District Law Association.

Publications