Andrew McCormack is a Special Counsel at KLM Solicitors and one of Queensland’s most experienced and respected family law practitioners. With more than 21 years’ experience as a legal practitioner — and a lifetime immersed in the law — Andrew practises exclusively in family and domestic violence law, supporting clients across Brisbane, Toowoomba, regional Queensland, northern New South Wales, and beyond.

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland and is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, a distinction conferred by the Queensland Law Society in 2013. He is also a Collaborative Lawyer and an AMDRAS Accredited Mediator in both family and general commercial law, bringing a rare breadth of expertise to complex family disputes.

Admitted to practice in the Supreme Courts of Queensland and New South Wales, as well as the High Court of Australia, Andrew has worked across the full spectrum of family law matters. His experience includes parenting disputes, matrimonial and de facto property settlements, child support, domestic and family violence matters, rural and inter-generational property disputes, and third-party interventions. He has particular expertise in matters involving farming families, trusts, business structures, and complex third-party interests — where family law intersects with taxation, equity, succession planning, and corporate law.

Andrew’s approach is pragmatic, forensic, and client-focused. He is known for his attention to detail, lateral thinking, and strong, persuasive advocacy before the Courts. While he is an experienced litigator who will robustly defend his clients’ interests when required, Andrew firmly believes litigation should be a tool of last resort — not the starting point. Wherever possible, he works collaboratively to resolve disputes efficiently, minimising unnecessary cost, stress, and emotional toll.

Throughout his career, Andrew has been driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference for families, particularly those in rural and regional communities who may otherwise struggle to access specialist legal representation. He regularly works alongside accountants, financial advisers, agribusiness consultants, and other professional advisers to achieve practical, durable outcomes that allow clients to move forward with certainty.

Andrew’s connection to the law began early, growing up around his father’s long-standing sole legal practice. That early exposure shaped his respect for the profession and his commitment to principled, client-focused practice.

Born in Griffith in south-west New South Wales and raised on the NSW North Coast, Andrew now calls Toowoomba home and works across Brisbane, Toowoomba, and surrounding regions. He is highly experienced in cross-border family law matters and has appeared in proceedings in Western Australia.

Outside of practice, Andrew enjoys fountain pens, journalling, and bespoke stationery through his brand Inktorneys. He also has a strong interest in politics and elections and works as an Officer-in-Charge for both the Australian Electoral Commission and the Electoral Commission of Queensland during state and federal elections.

A small black cat and a ceramic bee often accompany Andrew — personal symbols of tradition and continuity.

Andrew brings depth, clarity, and quiet authority to every matter he handles, offering clients not only technical excellence but steady guidance through some of life’s most complex transitions.