The Patinos team is hardworking, experienced and empathetic.
From our receptionists to our Partners, our approach to helping clients is cohesive across all our offices. We’d like to introduce our expert legal team.
Colin Patino
Legal Practitioner Director
After qualifying as a Solicitor in the U.K. and working in London, Colin Patino emigrated to Queensland in 1997, where he worked for a number of CBD law firms and specialised in compensation claims, including acting on behalf of most of the major insurance companies.
Colin launched his practice in 2003. Colin’s knowledge of personal injury law in Queensland and his experience acting on both sides of the fence gives him a greater insight into how Defendants approach claims. He has a wealth of litigation experience and precedent he set in the Supreme Court of Queensland is now being used by larger personal injury firms across the country.
Colin is a member of the Queensland Law Society, the Australian Lawyers Alliance and the Pan European Organisation of Lawyers. Outside of the office, his passion is football; he is an avid supporter of Everton and coaches an Under-15 team in Brisbane.
Michael Coughlan
Legal Consultant
Prior to working with Patinos Personal Lawyers, I have worked with one of the biggest self-insurers in Queensland and have also worked with Defendant Law firms. This experience allowed me to have insight of the mind of an insurer when working on matters for the clients of Patinos Personal Lawyers.
An eye opener for me in why I want to work with injured people is that many years ago, whilst playing Rugby, I suffered a significant back injury. I understand the recovery and treatment that people need to recover from injuries.
During my years of working, I have also been able to achieve a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Business and a Masters of Business.
With direct access to the Legal Practitioner Director of Patinos Personal Lawyers, the service that we are able to provide to clients in a timely fashion is far superior than those of our competitors.
Outside of the office, I have a passion for Rugby, the gym and also try my hand at cooking every now and then.
Kirsty Hatch
Solicitor
I have worked in the legal industry for over 20 years, starting in legal administration through to being admitted as a Solicitor. I have gathered experience in various areas of law but have spent the majority of my legal career working in plaintiff personal injury litigation. I have always enjoyed personal injury law, as my focus has been to help in alleviating any additional stress to clients by assisting them with their recovery after they have been involved in an accident.
During my career, I have completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, a Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies and a Bachelor of Laws.
Outside of the office you will find me a regular attendee at Parkrun, either volunteering or participating, enjoying a Pilates class or cheering on my boys at Basketball.
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