Skilled Advocacy, Clear Advice and Professional Representation
Barrister Services in Queensland
As a barrister practising across Queensland and Australia, Sue-Ellen Wright accepts instructions from solicitors and qualified professionals for court appearances, representation, advisory work and dispute resolution matters. She brings substantial experience, a calm and strategic approach, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for clients in challenging circumstances.
With extensive trial and appellate experience, Sue-Ellen appears regularly in Federal and State jurisdictions, tribunals and mediation forums throughout Australia.
About Sue-Ellen Wright – Barrister-at-Law
Sue-Ellen holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Master of Laws, and a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution. She was admitted to practice in Queensland in January 2006 and has since developed a strong reputation for thorough preparation, clear communication and practical, solution-focused advocacy.
Her professional memberships include:
- Bar Association of Queensland
- Law Council of Australia – Family Law Section
- Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland
- Child Protection Practitioners of Queensland
- AIFLAM (Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators)
- Mediation Institute
- Australian Lawyers for Human Rights
- Women Lawyers Association of Queensland
Areas of Practice
Sue-Ellen accepts briefs in a broad range of matters, including:
Family Law
Parenting disputes, property settlement, relocation, complex family dynamics, and matters requiring expert evidence.
De Facto Law
Property and parenting matters for de facto and same-sex couples.
Domestic Violence Law
Representation in applications, cross-applications, and contested hearings involving protection orders.
Child Protection Law
Departmental involvement, safety concerns, case planning, and contested child protection proceedings.
Elder Law
Guardianship, administration, financial abuse concerns, and disputes affecting vulnerable older persons.
Estates & Related Litigation
Mediation representation and court appearances involving wills, estates, family provision claims and disputes about capacity.
Civil Litigation
General civil matters, tribunal representation and dispute resolution in a wide range of contexts.
Sue-Ellen’s practice is informed by her extensive mediation background, allowing her to navigate both adversarial and collaborative environments with confidence.
Court Appearances & Advocacy
Sue-Ellen appears as instructed in:
- The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
- Queensland Courts (Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts)
- Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT)
- Childrens Court
- Interstate and regional circuits as required
Her experience includes over one hundred trials and appeals throughout Australia, together with representation at numerous mediations, arbitrations and conciliation conferences in family law, estate matters and related disputes.
Advisory Work & Briefed Opinions
Beyond courtroom advocacy, Sue-Ellen provides formal written advice and strategic guidance to instructing solicitors, including:
- Assessment of prospects
- Interpretation of legislation and case law
- Pre-proceedings advice
- Settlement recommendations
- Mediation preparation support
- Review of disclosure and evidence
Solicitors value Sue-Ellen’s clear, practical approach and her ability to distil complex legal issues into coherent, actionable guidance.
Approach to Practice
Clients and professionals appreciate Sue-Ellen’s:
- Thorough preparation,
- Calm and professional demeanour,
- Respectful communication style,
- Ability to manage high-conflict or emotionally charged matters,
- Realistic assessment and forward-focused strategies,
- Commitment to fair, balanced and principled advocacy.
Her background as both a mediator and FDRP provides a unique foundation for understanding conflict dynamics, negotiation opportunities and when litigation is necessary.
Work With Sue-Ellen
If you would like to brief Sue-Ellen or seek availability for court appearances, advice or representation, please contact her chambers or submit an enquiry. She also offers a live online availability calendar for mediation-related matters.
OUR SERVICES
Family Dispute Resolution
A structured, child-focused process to help separating or separated parents resolve parenting and property issues without going to court.
Mediation Services
Neutral and confidential facilitation to assist individuals, workplaces, families and organisations to resolve conflict constructively.
Barrister Services
Court representation, written advice and advocacy across family law, domestic violence, estates, child protection and civil matters.
Sue-Ellen Wright respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which she lives and works. She honours their enduring connection to land, waters, culture, and community, and pays deep respect to Elders past and present.
She extends this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who visit this website, and acknowledges their rich contributions to storytelling, knowledge-sharing, and the wellbeing of our communities.
EsueW Mediations
Office Hours
Brisbane based mobile service, for most Australian locations.
Daily - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed - Weekends and Queensland Gazetted Public Holidays