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Megan Stanley

Principal Solicitor
Megan Stanley is a Principal Solicitor in Hall Payne Lawyers’ Brisbane office, practising exclusively in personal compensation law.

Megan brings extensive experience in personal injury and compensation matters, having commenced her career in regional Queensland before working in a large UK legal practice. During her time in the United Kingdom, she gained exposure to a broad range of legal matters, including personal compensation litigation, further strengthening her advocacy and litigation skills.

Since returning to Australia, Megan has continued to practise solely in personal compensation law,  an area she remains deeply committed to. She represents clients who have experienced wrongdoing and guides them through what is often a challenging and uncertain time.

Megan understands that compensation claims can arise during periods of significant stress. She provides clear, practical advice and strong negotiation, with the aim of achieving appropriate settlements that allow her clients to move forward with confidence and regain control of their lives.

Megan is admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland, the Supreme Court of England and Wales, and the High Court of Australia. She is a member of the Queensland Law Society and Australian Lawyers Alliance.

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Recent blogs by Megan Stanley

Investigation into historical abuse at Wolston Park Mental Health in Queensland
In a significant development, the Queensland government has announced an investigation into Brisbane's Wolston Park mental health institution following an ABC report that uncovered ...
Child sexual abuse and exploitation of power in Australian schools
The 2024 sentencing of WA teacher Nicholas Visser, for child sexual abuse crimes, exposes the dark reality of individuals entrusted with the well-being and ...
Systemic failures in preventing abuse in Victorian schools
In a harrowing inquiry into child sex abuse at Victorian state primary schools, survivor stories of heartbreak and devastation have emerged. The focal point ...

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