Gouldson Legal is proud to be recognised across all five Doyle’s Guide 2026 compensation categories, with three of our lawyers also receiving individual awards. The firm is Recommended in Work Injury Compensation, Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation, Public Liability Compensation, Medical Negligence and Malpractice Compensation, and Asbestos and Dust Diseases Compensation.
What is the Doyle’s Guide?
The Doyle’s Guide is one of Australia’s most respected and independent legal industry rankings, covering more than 30 practice areas across every state and territory. The results come from independent peer-nomination surveys, with lawyers and firms identified and rated by their peers in the legal profession.
Why Doyle’s Guide matters if you’re looking for a lawyer
For someone weighing up compensation lawyers after an accident, injury, or medical incident, a Doyle’s Guide listing provides assurance of the work and reputation of the lawyer or law firm. When you’re trusting someone to handle your claim, this kind of independent, peer-assessed track record is important to consider.
Gouldson Legal recognised across all five practice areas
In the Doyle’s Guide 2026, Gouldson Legal was Recommended across five categories:
- Work Injury Compensation — Queensland: Lawyers representing claims for people who are injured on the job or made unwell because of their work.
- Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation — Queensland: Lawyers representing claims for injuries from road accidents, whether someone was behind the wheel, a passenger, or a pedestrian.
- Public Liability Compensation — Queensland: Lawyers representing claims for injuries that happen because a property or business owner failed to keep their premises reasonably safe.
- Medical Negligence and Malpractice Compensation — Queensland: Lawyers representing claims for harm caused by care that fell below an acceptable medical standard.
- Asbestos and Dust Diseases Compensation — Queensland: Lawyers representing claims for serious lung and respiratory conditions that develop after exposure to asbestos or hazardous dust, usually through work in mining, construction, or manufacturing.
Being recognised across every compensation category we practise in, alongside individual awards for three of our lawyers, reflects the depth of expertise our clients rely on. We’re proud of what this represents, and our team is committed to getting the best outcomes for our clients every day.
Individual Lawyer Recognitions
Faran Gouldson
In the 2026 Doyle’s Guide, Faran Gouldson, our Principal (Legal Practice Director) was awarded:
- Recommended in Work Injury Compensation (Plaintiff) — Queensland
- Recommended in Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation (Plaintiff) — Queensland
- Recommended in Public Liability Compensation (Plaintiff) — Queensland
Faran founded Gouldson Legal in 1998 and has practised as a solicitor since 1996. He has been named in the Doyle’s Guide almost every year since 2015 across Work Injury, Motor Vehicle Accident, and Public Liability Compensation categories.
John Harvey
John Harvey, Special Counsel at Gouldson Legal, was awarded Leading in Medical Negligence and Malpractice Compensation (Plaintiff) — Queensland.
He has represented Queenslanders in compensation claims for over 20 years, with expertise in complex medical negligence and TPD/insurance dispute claims. John was also recognised in the Doyle’s Guide 2025 awards.
Carl Hughes
Carl Hughes, Principal (Non Director) at Gouldson Legal, was awarded Recommended in Asbestos and Dust Diseases Compensation (Plaintiff) — Queensland.
Carl’s recognition in this category reflects his ongoing work representing people affected by asbestos exposure and other dust-related conditions. These claims often involve navigating complex medical evidence and supporting clients and their families through a serious diagnosis.
Every member of our team shares the same drive for excellence and securing fair outcomes on behalf of the people we represent. We’d like to congratulate each one for their commitment to our clients, hard work and outcomes.