Director

Sharon completed her Bachelor of Economics/Laws at the Australian National University in 1984. She was admitted as a Solicitor in Queensland in 1986 and has practised continuously since admission.

She was also admitted as a Solicitor and Barrister in Western Australia in 1990.

Sharon started with Taylors Solicitors in 1981 as a work experience student.

Sharon has extensive experience in many areas of law including residential, commercial and business sales and purchases, leasing, estate planning and administration and personal injury litigation.

Qualifications/Affiliations:

• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
• Solicitor and Barrister of Supreme Court of Western Australia
• Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
• Bachelor of Economics/Laws (Honours) (Australian National University)
• Member of the Port of Mackay Rotary Club

Areas of Practice:

• Commercial Law
• Property Law
• Estate Planning and Administration
• Personal Injury Litigation

email: sharon.smith@taylors-solicitors.com.au

Director

Craig was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1993. He has been a part of our firm for over 20 years and during that time has worked extensively in the area of personal injuries claims, insurance and compensation law.

Craig has over the years greatly enjoyed being an active member of the Mackay community, especially in rugby league.

He joined Taylors Solicitors in 1991 as an article clerk.

He has special interests in workplace health and safety, personal injuries law and commercial litigation.

Qualifications/Affiliations:

• Bachelor of Laws (The University of Queensland)
• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court

Areas of Practice:

• Personal Injury Law
• Workplace Health and Safety Law
• Total and Permanent Disablement Claims
• Commercial Litigation
• Agricultural Law

email: craig.worsley@taylors-solicitors.com.au

Director

Greg was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1983. He became a partner in another Mackay legal firm in 1985 and continued in that role practising extensively in all areas of litigation until 1995.

In 1995 he commenced a retail business before returning to practising law in 1998. Shortly thereafter he was appointed to act for a major insurance company specialising in employment related injury and compensation law.

In July 2007 he joined Taylors and has continued practice extensively in personal injury litigation, Workplace Health and Safety law and Total and Permanent Disablement Claims.

Qualifications/Affiliations:

• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland

Areas of Practice

• Personal Injury Law
• Workplace Health and Safety
• Total and Permanent Disablement Claims
• Wills and Estates

email: greg.carroll@taylors-solicitors.com.au

Director

Robert completed a Bachelor of Business Administration with the CQ University and a Bachelor of Laws with the Queensland University of Technology. Robert was admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2007 and a Solicitor in the High Court of Australia in 2009.

Robert has been with Taylors Solicitors since his admission in 2007. During Robert’s employment with Taylors Solicitors he has practised in commercial law, property law, estate planning and commercial disputes.

Qualifications/Affiliations:

• Solicitor of the Queensland Supreme Court and the High Court of Australia
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Central Queensland University)
• Bachelor of Laws (Queensland University of Technology)

Areas of Practice:

• Buying and Selling Commercial, Rural, Industrial and Residential Properties
• Buying and Selling Businesses
• Residential, Commercial and Industrial Subdivisions
• Leasing of Properties
• Wills and Estate matters
• Commercial Disputes and Litigation

email: robert.cunningham@taylors-solicitors.com.au

Solicitor

Taylor completed her secondary education in the Mackay district, before attending James Cook University in Townsville where she completed a Bachelor of Laws degree, with Honours. Taylor graduated in 1997 and was admitted as a solicitor in 2000. Since then Taylor has practised law in Mackay and London.

Taylor enjoys living and raising her family in Mackay whilst continuing to practice law at Taylors Solicitors.

Qualifications/Affiliations:

• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia
• Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (James Cook University)
• Member of Mackay District Law Association

Areas of Practice:

• Property Law (including Commercial & Residential conveyancing and leasing
• Commercial Law
• Estate Planning and Disputes
• Debt collection

email: taylor.thompson@taylors-solicitors.com.au

Solicitor

Emily grew up in Mackay and completed her secondary schooling at Mackay North State High School.

In 2016, Emily commenced working as a legal secretary while studying her law degree and joined Taylors Solicitors as a paralegal in November 2022.  Emily completed a Bachelor of Laws with Distinction at Central Queensland University in December 2022 and her Practical Legal Training through the College of Law in June 2023.

She was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in August 2023.

Emily enjoys working in the area of personal injuries claims, insurance and compensation law.

Outside of law, Emily enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children and relaxing with a good book.

Qualifications/Affiliations:

• Bachelor of Laws with Distinction (Central Queensland University)
• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (College of Law)
• Certificate of Legal Tech and Business Skills (College of Law)
• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
• Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society
• Member of the Mackay District Law Association

 Areas of Practice:

• Personal Injury Law
• Workers’ Compensation Claims
• Total and Permanent Disablement Claims

email: emily.lawson@taylors-solicitors.com.au

Solicitor

Naina completed her Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) at the Queensland University of Technology in 2019. She then completed her Practical Legal Training (PLT) with QUT in 2020 and was admitted as a Solicitor in Queensland.  

Following the finalisation of her studies, Naina worked in Brisbane for two and half years focusing on conveyancing and commercial transactions.

After getting married in January 2024, Naina moved to Mackay and has been with Taylors since March 2024.

Qualifications/Affiliations:

• Bachelor of Law and Environmental Science (Queensland University of Technology)
• Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Queensland University of Technology)
• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland.

Areas of Practice:

• Property Law (Residential and Commercial Transactions)
• Commercial Law
• Estate Matters

email: naina.raniga@taylors-solicitors.com.au

Consultant

John completed his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Queensland in 1976. He was admitted as a Solicitor in 1978. He has practised continuously since admission.

In 1981 he founded Taylors Solicitors.

He is the former Chairman of a Government Owned Corporation and has served as a Director of an ASX listed company. 

John has extensive experience in commercial law, property law, estate and business disputes, estate planning, commercial and personal injury litigation.

Qualifications/Affiliations:

• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia
• Queensland Law Society Senior Counsellor
• Bachelor of Laws (The University of Queensland)
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance

Areas of Practice:

• Commercial Litigation
• Commercial Law
• Property Law
• Business and Estate Disputes
• Estate Planning
• Personal Injury Litigation

email: john.taylor@taylors-solicitors.com.au