About Us

Wonderley & Hall is a leading Toowoomba based law firm proudly servicing the local community with exceptional advice for over 130 years.

Over many years, and even through a number of generations, we have developed long-standing associations with our clients in the Darling Downs, Brisbane, the Lockyer Valley, Crows Nest, the South Burnett and Western Queensland.

We’re proud of the success of our clients and the part our firm plays in that success.

Through a combination of old fashioned values and contemporary ideas, our firm has thrived and continues to grow.

We remain thankful for the efforts of the former members of the firm and the benefits of the relationships founded during their time. These core values are integral to our identity and remain just as relevant today.

Wonderley & Hall never falter from our commitment to provide the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Because we know that tactical advice and guidance from the right people gets the best results.

Our History

Wonderley & Hall is a local success story that has grown from the combination of old-fashioned values and contemporary ideas.

1865

Robert George Wonderley was born in Toowoomba on August 28, 1865, and completed his secondary education at the Toowoomba Grammar School.

1891

At 25 years of age, Mr Wonderley became a solicitor at what was then Hamilton & Hamilton.

1894

After 3 years, Mr Wonderley was admitted to the partnership and the name changed to Hamilton & Wonderley.

1908

Arthur Hall was admitted to the partnership, which then changed its name to Wonderley & Hall.

1914

Mr Wonderley passed away.

1937

The firm moved from 363 Ruthven Street (near the current ANZ building) to 14 Russell Street.

1938

Arthur Hall’s son, James Hall was admitted to the Wonderley & Hall partnership.

1946

Solicitor Morven Bond became a partner of the firm.

1960

James Hall retired from Wonderley & Hall after 26 years, while Don Seawright and Earle Obst joined the partnership.

1965

Morven Bond retired from Wonderley & Hall after 27 years. Neville Sondergeld joined the partnership.

1971

Michael Browning joined the partnership.

1975

The firm moved from 14 Russell Street to 9 Bowen Street.

1976

Chris Tait joined the partnership.

1982

Lew Rowling became a partner after joining as an articled clerk in 1976.

1985

Malcolm Heading first joined the firm.

1988

Both Don Seawright and Earle Obst retired after 28 years with the firm, with Malcolm Heading becoming partner.

1994

Nev Sondergeld retired after 29 years with the firm.

1995

The firm moved from 9 Bowen Street to its current location on the corner of Neil and Margaret Streets.

1998

Mike Browning retired after 33 years with the firm. Craig Thompson, who joined as an articled clerk in 1993, became partner (still serving).

2004

Damian Black became a partner (still serving) of Wonderley & Hall after joining as an articled clerk in 1999.

2011

Chris Tait retired after 35 years with the firm.

2022

Lew Rowling retired after 46 years with the firm, including 40 as a partner. This makes him Wonderley & Hall's longest serving partner.

2022

Malcolm Heading retired after 37 years with the firm, including 34 as a partner.

Present

Craig Thompson – joined the firm as an articled clerk in 1993 and became a partner in 1998;

Damian Black – joined the firm as an articled clerk in 1999 and became a partner in 2004.

The partners of Wonderley & Hall don’t just come and go. They take to their appointment with dedication, serving for many years as they cater to the local community and develop the expertise of other lawyers within the firm

For over 130 years we’ve been a firm made up of and led by genuine people dedicated to providing best results.