Michael Anglin
BA, BS, MS, JD, GDLP
Michael Anglin is a solicitor practicing in Queensland. Before opening his own practice, Michael worked as a solicitor for the New South Wales and Commonwealth Governments. In 2011, Michael was recruited by Salvos Legal to open a new humanitarian practice in Queensland to primarily assist victims of the 2011 floods with their insurance claims.
Interestingly enough, potential clients attended the practice seeking assistance in other areas of law: family, criminal, child protection and housing. It is from this humble beginning that the practice grew to the size where, each week, there were on average over 200 people seeking advice and representation.
In 2020, almost nine years in his role as partner for the firm, and following the closure of the practice due to COVID-19, Michael launched Anglin Lawyers. Michael is passionate about assisting those persons who might be overlooked by the legal system for a variety of reason. Michael is a strong and ardent advocate for his clients and continues to make a difference in the lives of those who seek his legal assistance.
Achievements
Lawyers Weekly Pro-Bono Lawyer of the Year
Michael’s dedication and representation to these people led to him being awarded the Lawyers Weekly Pro-Bono lawyer of the Year 2016. He was also a finalist in 2017.
South African Supreme Court
Several years ago, Michael clerked for a Judge of the South African Supreme Court in Johannesburg and considers that experience the building blocks upon which his desire to help right the wrongs in society were cemented.
Michael is a member of the Queensland Law Society and a member of the Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland. Michael is admitted to practice before the High Court of Australia and has practiced as a solicitor in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Queensland. He has appeared as Solicitor Advocate in several matters before the Family Court of Australia, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, Magistrates and District Courts and Children’s Courts in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. He has appeared before Tribunals in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and in Queensland.