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Maurice Blackburn adds principal to lead Gold Coast practice
National plaintiff law firm Maurice Blackburn has added a new principal lawyer to lead its Gold Coast practice, who joins from Creevey Horrell Lawyers.
Lauren Croft
Maurice Blackburn has a appointed new principal lawyer, Tom Rynders, as the office leader of its Gold Coast practice.
Rynders will work from the Maurice Blackburn Palm Beach and Southport offices and brings more than 15 years of experience in compensation law to the firm. He became a Queensland Law Society accredited specialist in 2015 and was most recently a partner at Queensland firm Creevey Horrell Lawyers.
“I am thrilled to have joined Maurice Blackburn, a firm that shares my commitment to justice and client advocacy,” he said.
“I look forward to contributing to the firm’s mission of providing exceptional legal service and making a real difference in people’s lives.”
Director at Maurice Blackburn and head of the firm’s Queensland and Northern Territory road injury, work injury and public liability practices, Michelle James, said that Rynders would be a valuable addition to the team.
“We are delighted to welcome Tom Rynders to Maurice Blackburn. His extensive experience and dedication to client advocacy align perfectly with our firm’s value,” she said.
“Tom’s commitment to helping people in difficult situations and his ability to achieve positive outcomes make him a valuable asset to Maurice Blackburn. We look forward to the positive impact he will undoubtedly make.”
Lauren Croft
Lauren is a journalist at Lawyers Weekly and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Macleay College. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications and Travel Weekly. Originally born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling. She is also a keen snowboarder and pre-pandemic, spent a season living in a French ski resort.
