Kathryn Townsend
Senior Associate
English
"My clients and their families face life-changing struggles. I’m dedicated to fighting for their rights and future financial security.”
Toxic exposure, silica and dust diseases
Kathryn has secured seven figure financial settlements for Australian tradies cut down by dust diseases, including silicosis, mesothelioma and auto-immune conditions. She’s fought for justice against multinational manufacturers of engineered stone and asbestos, as well as major mining corporations.
Kathryn is a Senior Associate with Shine Lawyers’ Toxic exposure, silica and dust diseases team. Based in Shine’s Brisbane branch, Kathryn is one of the most formidable legal talents at Shine Lawyers.
Kathryn has forged a reputation for delivering clients and their families the financial security they need, when faced with a life-altering terminal dust disease diagnosis.
“I chose a career in law to empower people who otherwise would not have a voice.”
In addition to her litigation practice, Kathryn was heavily involved in successfully lobbying governments of all levels to ban engineered stone in Australia, to bring an end to the unnecessary deaths of stonemasons across the country.
Get in touch today to book a no-obligation consultation with Kathryn or to find out more about how she can help you to right wrong.
Kathryn can help you with
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (first class honours) from Griffith University
Bachelor of Government and International Relations (first class honours) from Griffith University
Admitted to practice in 2018
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