Damien Martin

Senior Associate

Meet Damien Martin – Your Trusted Central Queensland Lawyer

Damien, a proud Central Queensland local from Gladstone, brings over a decade of legal experience to Swanwick Murray Roche. With a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Business from Griffith University, Damien honed his skills across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie before joining our Rockhampton team in 2020.

Why Clients Choose Damien

Damien is known for his attentive listening and ability to put clients at ease. Specialising in litigation and dispute resolution, Damien excels at identifying the core issues—whether legal or personal—and provides pragmatic, thoughtful advice. His meticulous attention to detail is matched by a practical approach to solving clients’ legal challenges.

Community Involvement

Damien is deeply committed to giving back to the community. He serves as Vice President of Talbot Estate Inc, Secretary of Access Recreation Inc, Vice President of the Central Queensland Community Legal Centre, and Secretary of the Central Queensland Law Association. His passion for the law extends beyond the courtroom, as demonstrated by his co-authorship of a journal article combining his love of cars and law: “The cutting edge of cocking about: Top Gear, automobility and law” (Law and Humanities, 7(1), pp. 1-18).

Areas of Expertise

Damien’s practice covers both transactional and litigation work in the following areas:

• Commercial and Corporate Law
• Property Law
• Wills and Estate Planning
• Estate Administration
• Building and Construction Law
• Employment Law

Notable Experience

Damien’s extensive legal experience includes:

• Representing clients in litigation matters from QCAT to the Supreme Court and Supreme Court of Appeal
• Handling family provision claims for estates
• Advocating for executors and beneficiaries in estate disputes
• Acting for contractors and subcontractors in charge disputes
• Managing unfair dismissal and general protection claims with the Fair Work Commission
• Conducting workplace investigations and advising on employment issues
• Securing victories in adverse possession claims
• Facilitating lease negotiations and resolving disputes for landlords and tenants
• Mediating Body Corporate disputes

Get in Touch with Damien

Whether you’re facing a legal dispute or need advice on business, property, or estate matters, Damien is here to help. Contact Swanwick Murray Roche today to schedule a consultation.