Brigid is an Associate of the firm.  She completed her Bachelor of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law in 2014.  She was admitted as a Lawyer in 2015.

She was the Associate to his Honour Judge Baulch SC in the District Court of Townsville in 2015.

She has worked as a Lawyer at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Brisbane where she appeared for the state of Queensland in sentences, bail applications, bail variations and committal hearings.

Brigid joined the firm in 2018 and was trained by her father, Gene Paterson who is ranked as one of the top leading work injury compensation lawyers in the state according to the Doyles Guide.

Brigid represents clients who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents and in accidents that occur on public property.

Brigid appears in court for client’s who have had criminal and/or traffic charges brought against them by the Queensland Police Service.

Brigid represents clients wishing to defend Protection Order (domestic violence) applications brought by the Queensland Police and/or private individuals.

Brigid volunteers as a chairperson at the Mackay Eisteddfod.

Areas of Expertise:

• Personal Injuries claims
• Criminal Law