Meet the Ryder Lawyers Team

Lawyers servicing Logan City and Ipswich City

Carolyn Ryder, Legal Practitioner Director

Carolyn Ryder enjoys supporting retirees and families in the local area to reach their goals and solve legal problems. She has a wide range of legal skills in Estate Planning, Family Law, Conveyancing and Small Business Law and can be the sounding board and support person you are looking for if you are under pressure or stressed.

Carolyn has practised as a solicitor in Queensland for over 20 years, and brings a commercial approach to matters requiring sensitivity and support. Carolyn has built a reputation in the local community as the trusted lawyer to contact for complex legal and personal matters.

Carolyn is a committee member of the Foundation for Independence, Recreation and Social Training Inc, who provide quality individualised support, development and training for people living with a disability. She is also a director of Moreton Bay Rock Oysters, a family-owned aquaculture enterprise at Kooringal, Moreton Island.

Carolyn is admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia.

Brenna Narayan, Solicitor

Brenna Narayan is a solicitor at Ryder Lawyers who has a special interest in Family Law and Wills and Estates Law.

Brenna is passionate about working with individuals who are considering separating from their partners and helping them to make informed decisions about their legal rights. She offers support to people during what can be a very vulnerable time.

Brenna also enjoys empowering young families by assisting them with their estate planning needs, including Wills, Enduring Power of Attorneys and Superannuation Benefits.

In her early career after studying for a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Brenna worked in the child safety sphere where she assisted vulnerable families and children. It was here that Brenna found a passion for social justice and shifted her career towards the law.

While completing her legal studies Brenna worked for Ryder Lawyers as a paralegal and law graduate for over three years and has been personally mentored and trained by Ryder Lawyers’ Legal Practitioner Director Carolyn.

Brenna is admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia.

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Sam Dauncey

00:46 31 Jan 25

Carolyn and Brenna from Ryder Lawyers recent helped us with the conveyancing on the sale of our house and the purchase of our new house. They were professional, prompt and advocated for us every step of the way. Than-you so much guys!

chris mocsay

00:19 18 Sep 24

We worked with Ryder lawyers recently to help us with a business acquisition and we are so glad we had Carolyn and Brenna on our side. Really impressed with their professionalism, knowledge and experience and the attention to detail shown with our legal matter. Very grateful we had Ryder law on our side, with their help we felt safe, secure and confident which allowed us to make the best decision we could. Thank you Carolyn and Brenna for your work!

Darren Silsby

20:27 17 Sep 24

Carolyn and her team helped with guide us through our family law matters with sensitivity, and were proactive. Highly recommend

Dylan Gorman

04:25 17 Sep 24

Carolyn and Brenna are great. I used them to help me purchase a property inside my SMSF. It was my first time doing this and it was so nice to work with a team that could explain and help me navigate the steps and processes so clearly. Would highly recommend using them and would use them again!

My Repairbuild

04:10 17 Sep 24

Carolyn is excellent to deal with and very knowledgeable and professional. An absolute pleasure to deal with Ryder Lawyers.

Aaron Pama

21:48 16 Sep 24

Carolyn, Brenna and the team were absolutely amazing during the whole process. My wife and Itruly appreciate her professionalism and help during the whole process.

Aaron and Trayce

John Jones

22:33 11 Mar 24

Fantastic service. Very professional. Very thorough. Definitely recommend.

Karen Stringfellow

03:25 28 Feb 24

Carolyn was there for us when we needed her with my mum before she passed away. Then we needed her to sort out the usual family paperwork with my dad. She was very kind, professional and we know she was there for the interest of my parents. We highly respect her and always recommend her as a family. She is always helpful and recommends us to the right person or area if it has not been her area of expertise. Thank you Carolyn and Brianna.

Kendell Grindrod

23:54 20 Feb 24

Gave some grate advice. Very helpful.

Alissa

04:54 11 Dec 23

I was in a rush to get a Will done, and I wasn't sure where to go on such short notice. My friend had recently told me about Carolyn Ryder and how happy she was with her service.
I tried to find a lawyer closer to me, but I couldn't get in before my deadline. I decided to contact Ryder Lawyers at Daisy Hill, I spoke with the lovely Breena, who was extremely helpful. Within three working days, I had an appointment with Carolyn.
Carolyn has a professional manner, is a clear communicator, and makes the whole situation seamless. I felt comfortable through the process.
Plus, I was pleasantly surprised with the fees, and honestly, Daisy Hill isn't too far to travel for great service.

Jess Morrison

02:08 27 Oct 23

Looked after us 100% in our new journey of business owners. Couldn't have made the process any smoother. Highly recommend 👌

meg carrucan

06:14 09 Oct 23

I cannot recommend Carolyn highly enough. Her knowledge and expertise help guide my family through a maze of unknowns when it came to family wills and probate. Carolyn was so kind to my elderly father and very professional in her approach. I felt I could trust Carolyn 100% and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who is looking for honesty, trust and integrity. I will certainly be entrusting Carolyn again when the time comes.

Gary bruhn

06:53 29 Sep 23

Carolyn has acted on our behalf and other members of our family in several different matters this year. She is a professional and acts with integrity and tact as appropriate. Highly recommend her firm.

Susanna

05:21 29 Sep 23

I highly recommend Carolyn and Brenna, their professionalism and support has been a huge help for me in various legal matters. Their prompt communication and great customer service has made dealings with them very easy. They provide a supportive and friendly environment for your legal matters.

Jackie Yarwood

23:53 12 Jan 23

Carolyn and her team were exceptional. They were so professional and the house settlement was so easy and stress free. I highly recommend them!

Donna Walsh

04:43 15 Dec 22

I've dealt with Ryder Lawyers on 2 occasions and I have no hesitation in recommending them. They take the time to explain everything to you, they are friendly and down to earth lawyers. Very approachable and professional.

Nathan Elliott

09:21 26 Jul 21

Carolyn was highly recommended to us through several friends and assisted us in a recent property matter. Carolyn is truly the ultimate professional. Carolyn's communication was first class providing detailed instructions on the process and guiding us through the end to end process. We would highly recommend Carolyn to anyone looking for a positive hassle free outcome.

Anna Abdala

09:01 25 Mar 20

Carolyn and her team are extremely professional. Their have helped me with two business sales and I couldn't have asked for a better team. Carolyn is very through and intelligent, she walked me through everything from the beginning and kept me informed of all deadlines and communications with the other parties. Always very punctual and doing her best to get the best outcome possible. I truly recommend Carolyn and her team!!

Haydo Dog

02:32 04 Sep 18

During a time that required compassion, Carolyn was able to support and guide us legally through something we had little idea about. She was understanding, sensitive and yet very professional, efficient and reliable. Her service is very personable and we felt very comfortable dealing with her. We had full trust in her and will most definitely use her again. I would highly recommend this lovely lady.

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