Happy birthday to us!
Last month, we had the pleasure of blowing out twelve candles on the cake! Since opening our doors in August 2014, we’ve spent the past twelve years standing alongside Queenslanders and helping them navigate some of the toughest moments of their lives.
While turning twelve is a great milestone, what made this past year even more special was all the great new faces who came on board! Bringing in new Murphy's Law crew across our legal, client experience, and marketing teams has brought fresh energy to the office - making sure that as we grow, our main focus stays right where it belongs: looking after our clients.
New Team Members
Our practice has always been about the people. Over the past year, we’ve welcomed some fantastic new team members who we are proud to introduce and celebrate.
Legal Team
Minaali Prasad | Senior Associate
With hands-on experience at every level of legal practice, from clerk to Senior Associate, Minaali combines sharp strategy with deep operational insight. Having started her legal journey in India before building a standout career in Australia, she brings a broad global perspective and high-performance focus to every file, driven by a commitment to helping people overcome some of life’s most difficult experiences. Read More
Lincoln Rayson | Law Graduate
Lincoln has always been passionate about supporting people through important and challenging times. He recently joined the Murphy’s Law team after completing his Law degree at QUT and brings a diverse professional background, with experience across retail, hospitality, IT services, migration law, and compensation law. As a Law Graduate, he focuses on making the legal process easy to understand. Knowing that his work can help ease the stress associated with accident claims and contribute to positive outcomes is one of the most rewarding aspects of his role. Read More
Business Support Team
Mischka McCarthy | New Client Experience Manager
If you call or walk into Murphy’s Law, Mischka is often the first person you’ll connect with. Originally from Argentina and well-travelled, Mischka speaks four languages (including ASL) and has a background spanning performing arts, business management, and client services. He believes that "fairness can change lives," and he makes sure everyone reaching out feels heard, respected, and backed from day one. Read More
Angus (Gus) McColl | Marketing Coordinator
Gus drives our communications, brand, marketing strategy, and business development initiatives. With a background spanning digital marketing, PR, and creative services, he is passionate about telling authentic stories that strengthen connections and bring our values to life. He enjoys highlighting the people behind Murphy's Law and helping ensure the warmth, personality, and joy of the firm shine through in every interaction. Read More
Ava Dallon | Receptionist and Administration Assistant
As one of the first points of contact at Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers, Ava understands the important role a warm welcome can play. Ava helps set the tone from the moment someone reaches out to us, she knows people are often reaching out during stressful or painful times, so she balances a warm front-of-house welcome with essential admin support to make sure clients feel comfortable and taken care of. Read More
Legal Support
Giuliana Marini | Paralegal
A qualified lawyer from Brazil currently completing her Australian Law degree, Giuliana brings sharp focus and multilingual support to complex claims. She’s driven by helping clients navigate tough times with clear, structured care. Read More
Brenda Hughes | Paralegal
Brenda is a calm, steady presence with years of experience in accident insurance law. She excels at making complex legal steps feel manageable, helping clients regain their confidence and rebuild after an injury. She thinks that everyone deserves care and compassion, no matter what they are going through and “loves it when clients get their confidence back after a hard time.” Read More
Xylah Wood | Junior Paralegal
Driven and adaptable, Xylah manages the foundational administration that keeps client files moving seamlessly. Combining commercial law experience with a people-first mindset, she takes pride in doing the thorough groundwork that builds strong cases. For Xylah, legal work is all about problem-solving with purpose—helping people navigate uncertainty with confidence and clarity as she builds a long-term career in the accident and compensation space. Read More
Afrin (Rose) Aranya | Law Clerk
A medical law unit during her UQ studies cemented Rose’s decision to pursue accident law. Having seen firsthand how limited accident protections can be in her home country of Bangladesh, she brings a heartfelt perspective to her work, recognizing just how crucial strong legal support is when the unexpected happens. Read More
Juliette Playford | Law Clerk
A fluent Spanish speaker studying a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Bachelor of Business at QUT, Juliette supports the team as a Law Clerk through legal administration, client communication, and the day-to-day progression of matters. Drawing on previous paralegal experience and a passion for advocacy, she enjoys helping clients navigate challenging circumstances and is committed to building a career that makes a positive difference in people's lives. Read More
Matt Jansen | Law Clerk
Our most recent hire, Matt Jansen thrives in environments that demand teamwork, focus, and high performance. Known for his hard work and dedication, he consistently puts in the effort required to secure top results. Whether he is coaching cricket, running a touch football team, or backing his clients and colleagues, Matt is driven by solving tough problems and bringing out the best in people. Read More
Stella Jackson | Law Clerk
Stella thrives on high energy, attention to detail, and staying one step ahead. Alongside her studies in law, media, and communications, she stays deeply connected to the legal community through her membership with the QUT Law Society and her volunteer work with Women’s Legal Services Queensland. Quick-thinking and deeply organized, Stella brings focus, drive, and a genuine passion for advocating for others and getting the best results. Read More
Tyler Cortes | Law Clerk
Last but certainly not least, a UQs Law student and Dean’s Commendation recipient, Tyler leverages years of customer service experience and a natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Driven by a desire to help people navigate stressful and uncertain situations with care and understanding, he focuses on making the legal process clear, approachable, and supportive every step of the way. Read More
Looking back and looking forward.
Turning twelve gives us a chance to pause, celebrate how far we’ve come, and welcome the new team members who are helping shape our future. Over the past decade plus, Murphy’s Law has grown from a small, dedicated team into a firm defined by its relentless advocacy, deep industry expertise, and unwavering commitment to our clients.
As we look towards graduating from childhood to our teenage years as a firm, our expanding team brings fresh energy, diverse perspectives, and a shared dedication to taking the stress out of complex legal claims. From our experienced anchors to our newest clerks and graduates, every person who joins our firm plays a vital role in upholding our standard of care. We are prouder than ever of the foundation we’ve built, and we remain entirely focused on doing what matters most: fighting for the best possible outcomes for the people and communities who count on us.