Neal Wood
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Neal Wood

Neal Wood

Managing Special Counsel DA Family Lawyers

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Brisbane City, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number(07) 323..
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About Neal

Neal Wood is a Managing Special Counsel at DA Family Lawyers, bringing over 15 years of dedicated experience in family and relationship law. He holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Justice with Distinction from Queensland University of Technology, alongside a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Neal has been practising exclusively in family law since 2008 and is also a nationally accredited mediator. His extensive experience covers all facets of family law, including complex parenting matters, property settlements for married and de facto couples, child support, spousal maintenance, financial agreements such as prenuptial arrangements, domestic violence proceedings, and child protection issues. Neal’s thorough understanding of the family law system and technical expertise enable him to provide his clients with clear guidance and effective representation. Neal is admitted to practice in the Queensland Supreme Court and the High Court of Australia. He is actively involved in professional legal communities, including the Queensland Law Society, the Family Law Practitioners’ Association of Queensland, and the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia. Outside the office, Neal enjoys outdoor activities, often found at the coast or participating in long course triathlons, accompanied by his border collie. His commitment to both his professional career and personal interests reflects a balanced approach that informs his empathetic and pragmatic advice for clients navigating family law matters.

Practice Areas

Family Law

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Experience

Principal Lawyer
Principal Lawyer
DA Family Lawyers
Nov 2023 - Present · 1 year 10 months
Legal Partner
Legal Partner
Best Wilson Buckley Family Law
Apr 2023 - Nov 2023 · 7 months
Special Counsel
Special Counsel
Best Wilson Buckley Family Law
Aug 2021 - Apr 2023 · 1 year 8 months
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Best Wilson Buckley Family Law
Aug 2018 - Aug 2021 · 3 years
Associate
Associate
Rice Naughton Family Law
Jun 2013 - Nov 2014 · 1 year 5 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
Rice Naughton Family Law
Dec 2011 - Nov 2014 · 2 years 11 months
Associate- Family Lawyer
Associate- Family Lawyer
James Noble Family Law
Dec 2009 - Nov 2011 · 1 year 11 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
James Noble Family Law
Dec 2007 - Nov 2009 · 1 year 11 months

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2006 - 2007
Bachelor of Justice, Law/Justice Policy
Bachelor of Justice, Law/Justice Policy
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2000 - 2005
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2000 - 2005

Contact Information

Brisbane City, QLD

Location8, 193 North Quay, Brisbane City, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number(07) 323..

Practice Certificate

Name
Neal James Wood
Date of Admission
2008
Specialisations
Family - Domestic Violence Family Law
Certification type
Unrestricted Employee
CheckLast checked: 21 Sept 2025
Checked with the Queensland Law Society

Practice Categories

Family Law
  • Adoption
  • De facto Relationships
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Financial Agreements
  • Mediation
  • Parenting and Child Support
  • Property and Financial Settlement
  • Provision Claims