After graduating with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland in 2017, and prior to his admission as a lawyer in 2020, David was an associate to (now) Justice Jarrett of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1).
Between 2020 and coming to the Bar, David worked for a leading Queensland boutique family law firm.
Whilst often drawing on his experience in the broader federal law jurisdiction, David maintains a focus on family law matters.
David regularly appeared in matters spanning the family law and domestic violence jurisdictions in:
- The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1)
- The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)
- Magistrates Court of Queensland
Notable cases:
Frost & Frost (No 2) [2026] FedCFamC1F 102
Shala & Shala [2025] FedCFamC1F 639
Louhi & Manoja [2026] FedCFamC1F 61
David is completing pupillage under the guidance of Mary Anne Ryan and Michael Trezise and is accepting briefs in all areas in the family law and associated jurisdictions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ADMISSIONS
2025 Admitted to practice as a Barrister in Tasmania
2020 Admitted to the High Court of Australia
2020 Admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland
2017 Bachelor of Laws at The University of Queensland
EXPERIENCE
2025 Admitted to practice as a Barrister in Tasmania
2020 Admitted to the High Court of Australia
2020 Admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland
2017 Bachelor of Laws at The University of Queensland
EXPERIENCE
Deputy associate to Judge Jarrett, Federal Circuit Court of Australia (2018-2019)
Associate to Judge Jarrett, Federal Circuit Court of Australia (2019-2020)
Feeney Family Law – solicitor (2020-2021), associate (2021-2023), senior associate (2023-2025).
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appellate
Family Law/Child Safety/Guardianship
