Dennis Standfield
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master of Laws
CAREER TO DATE:
Since 1978 : Partner of Gall Standfield & Smith
1977-78 : Senior Legal Officer in Charge, Attorney-General’s Department, Legal Aid Office (Southport)
1976 : Legal Officer – Attorney-General’s Department, Legal Aid Office (Ipswich)
1970-76 : Solicitor and Articled Clerk – Dale & Fallu, Solicitors (Ipswich)
SPECIALIST AREAS:
Business Law, Trusts and Compulsory Acquisitions
MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND / OR COMMUNITY GROUPS:
Australian Member – International Lawyers Group
Honorary Fellow of the Institute for Glycomics, Griffith University
Life Member – Gold Coast Show Society Inc. (Past President)
Former Member – Racing Appeals Authority Queensland
Past President – Gold Coast Rugby Union Club
MOST REWARDING EXPERIENCE AT WORK:
Finding effective solutions for clients by using my experience
THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE I’VE BEEN GIVEN:
Nothing in this world can’t be done smarter
AFTER HOURS I LIKE TO:
Spend time with my family and friends, maintain interest in thoroughbred horse racing, actively participate in Gold Coast community organisations and follow rugby union and rugby league.
WHAT I WOULD BE DOING IF I WASN’T A LAWYER…
Training race horses.
