Navigating the legal process to obtain compensation can seem daunting.
Our caring and compassionate approach, combined with our expertise and tenacity, ensures we achieve exceptional outcomes for our clients.
Brave Legal is a boutique, highly experienced personal injury law practice with a clear mission – to help restore the lives of our clients after an injury.
We understand that suffering an injury or illness caused by someone else’s negligence can be an extremely difficult and traumatic experience. Navigating the legal process to obtain compensation can seem daunting. Our caring and compassionate approach, combined with our expertise and tenacity, ensures we achieve exceptional outcomes for our clients.
We are committed to obtaining the maximum financial compensation possible for all our clients but, just as importantly, we are dedicated to providing the support necessary to make the legal process as simple and stress free as possible.
Brave Legal was founded by Principal Lawyer Bree Knoester who has over 20 years’ experience as both a barrister and as a solicitor.
Bree is also one of Australia’s most awarded personal injury lawyers, being one of only a select few to be recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a ‘Preeminent practitioner’ in the areas of both work injury compensation and dust diseases compensation. Bree was also named personal injury litigation ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in the 2023 edition of the Best Lawyers in Australia guide.
We provide expert advice to assess and maximise your legal entitlements on a no-win, no-fee basis.
This means you will only be required to pay legal fees if we achieve a successful outcome.
We work on the basis that you deserve to receive the majority of your compensation and we will reduce our fees where necessary to ensure this is the case.
Jyoti is a compassionate and caring medical negligence lawyer with a passion for the law and a deep insight into the medical profession.
Emma brings a unique and unmatched level of experience to her role at Brave Legal. Combined with her professionalism and authentic kindness, Emma is a prepared and detail-oriented advocate.
Anastasia enjoys working closely with Workcover clients and understands the physical, emotional, and financial toll that injuries can have on individuals and their families.
Charlie is a law clerk working primarily in our medical negligence and public liability teams.
Lucy is a law clerk working in our medical negligence, public liability and dust practices.
Ema is a legal assistant in our medical negligence practice, providing essential support to our team and clients.
Isabel is a legal assistant working in our medical negligence practice; and brings empathy and compassion to each and every interaction.
Jack is a legal assistant working in our work injury, public liability and medical negligence practices.
Pam Stavropoulos is the lead counsellor and therapist for our Brave Support program, a free wellbeing service offered to clients during their legal journey.
Helen is passionate about developing talent, increasing capability, and fostering engagement and well-being at Brave Legal.
Working in personal injury marketing for close to a decade, Niki is enthusiastic about the Brave Legal values and is driven to communicate valuable information about personal injury compensation in an easy-to-understand and compassionate way.
When your health is affected by poor healthcare, it is important to seek legal advice from medical negligence experts.
A workplace injury can be devastating. Finding a lawyer who is Workcover expert and handles matters with compassion is critical.
Diagnosis of a dust disease can occur long after exposure. It's important to have a specialist and caring lawyer by your side.
Injuries caused through a slip and fall; or another person's negligence can have a huge impact on your health and ability to work.
There are no words to express my gratitude. Bree Knoester genuinely cares about the person before the case. Making sure I was okay at every stage of my very complex situation. I wasn’t just another client, another number. I felt heard and validated. I’m forever grateful.
Christine I.
My experience with Bree Knoester & team was professional and especially supportive – at a time when life throws you a curve ball. Bree was highly recommended to me; and I don’t hesitate to likewise recommend Brave Legal to address any legal issues requiring expert guidance & management.
Raylene B.
I am very pleased to thank Brave Legal for working so diligently with Thady Blundell of Turner & Freeman here in Brisbane and for the outcome achieved.
Denis H.
You were both so caring and compassionate, even at times when I wasn’t coping. I knew you always had my best interests at heart. Thank you, thank you, thank you, I will never forget what you have both done for me.
Jane W.
The team at Brave Legal were recommended to me to assist a family member with a challenging situation. From the initial consultation, Bree demonstrated exceptional professionalism but equally as important was her genuine empathy. The risks and potential outcomes were communicated clearly and with an appropriate style. The outcome was consistent with that advice. We are very grateful for having been referred to Brave Legal.
Private client
Highly recommend Brave Legal for their professional attitude and attention to detail. The whole process took a while, but throughout it Jyoti Haikerwal, Bree Knoester and Charlie Hondow guided me to a successful outcome. Being unfamiliar with many facets of the legal system and the complex paperwork, the patience and kindness with which I was looked after was much appreciated. Thank you Brave Legal!
Laxmi F.
I used Brave Legal for my personal injury case. Bree Knoester was absolutely amazing throughout the case setting me at ease to what was a pretty nerve racking ordeal. Bree is a true advocate for her clients with unwavering dedication, expertise and empathy. I can honestly say she dealt with me like she had known me for years. This was a long and complicated case but Bree and her team really did put me first throughout the whole process.
Chris U.
The world of workers compensation is long, hard and confusing; but the team at Brave Legal always treated my personal injury case with kindness, respect and great understanding. They always had time to make sure that I knew what would happen next and how I could best prepare. I am thankful for their expertise and could not have chosen anyone better understanding to represent me.
Marlene A.
I was a little daunted to have to seek legal services but when I spoke to Bree Knoester, my fears immediately dissipated. Bree was accessible, knowledgeable, professional and warm. I was treated with respect and the way forward was laid out for me clearly and openly. Every step of the way, I had a sound understanding of what would happen next. I wasn’t bamboozled by legal jargon and I was impressed by Bree’s breadth of experience, advice, advocacy and representation. Not only did I have an incredibly positive experience through my dealings with Bree Knoester but she brought a successful
Phoebe M.
Thank you so very much Jyoti, you and the team have done a fantastic job and always seemed to be on top of all aspects of the claim. I have felt honoured and cared about, I have always been treated with the greatest respect, sensitivity and kindness, while you’ve guided the process as gently as possible. It’s a great result and will make a significant difference for our future. I couldn’t be happier, obviously I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone in need of your services.
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