Kate Harris

“My role is about more than legal process — it’s about ensuring people receive what they are entitled to, with dignity, compassion and confidence in the system supporting them.”

Kate Harris is a Senior Associate with Shine Lawyers’ Personal Injury team. Based in Shine’s Carindale branch, Kate represents clients with compensation claims involving:

• Motor vehicle accident claims

• Workers’ compensation claims

• Public liability claims

Kate brings more than 16 years of experience in personal injury law, including 7 years as a practising solicitor and a further 9 years working in insurance and personal injury as a paralegal, giving her a rare depth of practical and procedural insight across the full lifecycle of claims.

“Personal injury law requires both technical excellence and human understanding. All client’s circumstances are different, and every matter deserves care, strategy and respect.”

Kate is highly experienced in managing complex personal injury matters autonomously, including running files through to trial where required to secure just outcomes for her clients. Her practice spans motor vehicle accidents, workers’ compensation and public liability matters, with a strong reputation for thorough preparation and determined advocacy.

Before joining Shine, Kate held roles at leading Queensland personal injury firms including Turner Freeman Lawyers and Quinn & Scattini Lawyers, progressing from senior paralegal to solicitor and associate roles.

Kate studied law at Southern Cross University, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws in 2018, and completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice in the same year. She was admitted to practice in December 2018 in the Supreme Court of Queensland.

“My work as a lawyer allows me to stand beside people at some of the most difficult moments of their lives and help them navigate a path forward with strength, support and security.”

Kate meets with clients across the Carindale and Cleveland communities and beyond.

Get in touch today to book a no obligation consultation with Kate or to find out more about how she can help you to right wrong.