 Why We Verify Your Identity
Verification of Identity (VOI) helps ensure that the person giving instructions or signing documents is genuinely who they say they are. This reduces the risk of identity theft and property fraud and helps protect you, your assets, and the integrity of your matter. In Queensland, lawyers are required to take “reasonable steps” to verify a client’s identity, particularly in property transactions and matters involving registry documents. VOI is a common and accepted way of meeting these obligations. VOI itself does not confirm your authority to act (for example, as an attorney or company director). Additional checks may be required. Meet Leah Harms, Associate4/8/2026  Leah is experienced in managing complex personal injury claims and is committed to providing professional services to her clients.
Leah has been working for personal injury firms for 16 years, and was admitted as a solicitor in 2020. Leah prides herself on making the personal injury claim process as straightforward and easy to understand as possible for her clients. Leah’s qualifications and affiliations include:
Motor vehicle accidents can have lasting physical, emotional, and financial impacts. If the accident was fully or partly someone else’s fault, you may be eligible to make a claim through Queensland’s Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance scheme.
 Nicola comes from a family with over 40 years' experience in personal injury law. She is a North Queensland local but has also lived and worked in Brisbane and London. Nicola completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Townsville at James Cook University and a Bachelor of Laws in Brisbane at Queensland University of Technology.
WORK INJURIES – Part 129/1/2026  What should I do if I have been injured at work?
If you have been injured at work or as a result of work, you should seek medical advice from a doctor/treatment provider as soon as possible. Focusing on your recovery is extremely important, but it is also important to think about whether you can make a claim against your employer for workers’ compensation. It is compulsory for all employers to have workers’ compensation insurance in place and most employers in Queensland have insurance cover through WorkCover Queensland (you may have heard of them). |
