Nick Dore

Nick is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist (Criminal Law). He was a member of the Criminal Law Accreditation Committee from 2014 until 2022 including his time as the Chair in 2020. Nick has been independently ranked by Doyle’s Guide with the highest achievements, including Leading Criminal Defence Lawyer (Australia) and Preeminent Criminal Defence Lawyer (Queensland).

Nick acts in matters involving significant financial exposure, reputational risk, professional consequences and complex evidentiary issues. He starts every matter considering a defence strategy early and ensures that discretion is paramount in all the matters he is dealing with.

Nick has always prided himself on being contactable and approachable. He goes above and beyond for every client. Nick’s relaxed nature allows him to build an immediate connection with clients and their families, which puts their minds at ease. He explains complex legal problems in easy to understand terms. Nick’s lack of ego ensures that his clients’ interests are always protected over and above his own. His down-to-earth manner and incredibly persuasive advocacy skills are recognised and respected by Judges and Magistrates.

As Managing Principal of Fisher Dore Lawyers, Nick’s mission is to ensure that clients secure the best results possible. He does this by employing and surrounding himself with the best lawyers in the state. It is clear that Nick has succeeded in creating a legal practice that stands above and beyond the rest.