About Us
Meet the Team and read our reviews
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 on Moreton Island.
Carolyn is admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia.
Brenna Simpson, Solicitor
Brenna Simpson 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.
When not at work Brenna enjoys playing netball, reading and spending time with her fiancé.
Clients Love Working With Ryder Lawyers
Beenleigh
After losing my husband’s Mum 11 months ago, it was a real wake up call to make sure our own Wills, Power of Attorneys and necessary Superannuation insurance policies were all up to date and in the one place.Carolyn and her team made sure everything was done smoothly and I would 100% recommend her for anything.
Logan
Never felt more comfortable in a Solicitor’s office! Firm, skilled but kind and caring. Taking care of needs professionally but personally.
Rochedale
Carolyn helped us redo our Wills and EPOAs earlier this year and I’ve recommended her to a dozen or so family and friends. Carolyn made the daunting process so simple and quick and I feel so much better knowing that my beautiful boys will be taken care if anything happens to us. Carolyn is warm and friendly and just so lovely.
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
I had Estate planning on my ‘To Do’ list for years and then I met Carolyn. She was so understanding and easy to talk to she made the whole process seem easyThank you Carolyn, I’d recommend you to everyone I talk to.
Cornubia
Carolyn and team were amazing! They handled everything for us and made our buying process smooth and stress free! Thank you!
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Reed Family
Brisbane