Patricia Keyworth has been practising in family law since 1985 and has been accredited as a family law specialist since accreditation was introduced in 1996. Trish has extensive experience in family law cases where she represents parents and also children as an Independent Children’s Lawyer appointed by the court in complex cases.

In her early career Trish had very wide experience in commercial law, property law, estates and litigation. This, together with her degree in commerce, benefits her family law clients, as she understands commercial reality and is always able to see the bigger picture. Trish is a well respected as a family lawyer for her sensible approach to negotiation and clients often remark on the caring and compassionate way she conducts their cases.

Professional Qualifications
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland since 1984
Practitioner of the High Court of Australia since 1987
Accredited Family Law Specialist since 1996
Independent Children’s Lawyer since 2006
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws, University of Queensland, 1984
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Queensland, 1982
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Queensland University of Technology, 1985

Professional memberships and positions
Queensland Law Society
Member since 1986
Law Council of Australia
Member, Family law Section since 1991
Family Law Practitioners Association (Queensland)
Member since 1991

Volunteer, Pro Bono and Community Involvement
Women’s Legal Service 1997