We are a trustworthy and reliable firm
We are a trustworthy and reliable firm – providing professional services to our clients since 1971. We are committed to serving the best interests of our clients, always respecting their privacy and confidentiality and endeavouring to deliver an excellent standard of legal practice.
In 1971, John Connor combined his Wynnum practice with Peter Hunter’s Cleveland practice and Connor Hunter Solicitors was established. The founding partners have long since retired but their values persist in the Firm they have founded.
Both Mr Connor and Mr Hunter were active in the community, taking a personal interest in their clients’ needs and the needs of the community.Building on the founding partners’ ethos, Connor Hunter continues its strong ties to community.Today, we have embraced modern techniques but continue with a focus on service.
Meet Our Team
MR ROBERT NEWTON
Admitted as a solicitor in 1992
Robert is the Legal Practice Director of the firm. The areas of work Robert undertakes include:
- Buying and Selling of Commercial and Residential Property
- Business Purchases and Sales
- Commercial Leasing
- Wills, Estates and Estate Planning
- Criminal Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Other Commercial matters.
MS ANDREA NEWTON
Admitted as a solicitor in 1994
Andrea joined Connor Hunter in 1994 and was a partner of the firm, prior to incorporation in 2008. The areas of work Andrea undertakes include:
- Wills & Estates
- Buying and Selling of Commercial and Residential Property
- Business Purchases and Sales
- Commercial Leasing
- Conveyancing – Buying and selling houses and land
MR PAUL COVES – CONSULTANT SOLICITOR
Paul is a consultant solicitor specialising in litigation and mediation. He is a nationally accredited mediator and accredited family dispute resolution practitioner (FDRP). Paul has a client oriented and commercially realistic approach to dispute resolution; with the aim of resolving disputes quickly and cost-effectively. Paul has broad ranging experience in State, Interstate and Federal jurisdictions. He specialises in all forms of dispute resolution. His experience include disputes involving:
- Contracts
- Property
- Government Bodies
- Partnerships
- Corporations
- Building/Construction
- Environment and Planning
- Wills and Estates
- Family
- Workplace/Employment
- Agriculture
- Intellectual Property
- Mining
- Trade Practices
- Criminal Law
MR DAVID LOVEBAND – SENIOR ASSOCIATE
David was admitted as a solicitor in 1979 in New South Wales and has a background of working as a solicitor and partner for 25 years in Glen Innes, New South Wales. David moved to Queensland in 2008. The areas of work David undertakes include:
- Wills and Estates
- Commercial Leasing
- Buying and Selling of Commercial and Residential Property
- Business Purchases and Sales
- Litigation – commercial and general