Vince has recently been awarded a Specialist Accreditation in Family Law by the Queensland Law Society, which recognises his specialist skills in Family Law.

Hede Byrne & Hall Lawyers was established in 1981 by then-partners Paul Hede and Bill Byrne. The firm was built on traditional family values, and that family focus continues today.


Paul’s son, Vince Hede, is now a director of the firm, heading the Family Law team. Vince has recently been awarded a Specialist Accreditation in Family Law by the Queensland Law Society, which recognises his specialist skills in Family Law. The firm aims to maintain the highest levels of skill and professionalism for its clients, and Vince’s achievement of the Specialist Accreditation in Family Law is a testament to his exceptional skills in the area.


“I’ve been extremely fortunate to have been raised in such a strong family environment, and to have been allowed to work with and learn from my Dad over the years. It has made me appreciate how important the family unit is, and I hope that this can assist me to help our clients focus on nurturing their family structures, despite the unfortunate breakdown of their marital relationship. Dad is known for his professionalism, his compassion, but importantly for his tenacity in never backing down in fighting for what was right and just for his clients, and I strive to exhibit those same qualities.

“Our focus is on resolving the highly emotional disputes that our clients face, helping our clients to avoid the need for protracted and expensive Court proceedings.”

We have been successful in achieving positive outcomes for our clients to allow them to move on with their lives, minimising the stress and time involved in this difficult area, and supporting them to develop skills to resolve their future disputes without the need for legal intervention. We see this as the key to a positive client experience”


Paul and Vince worked together on many Family Law matters over a period spanning ten years. Since Paul’s retirement in June 2016, he has maintained a keen interest in the firm, attending various functions and maintaining a connection with the staff, and his wealth of knowledge continues to be of great value today.


“I regularly catch up with Dad about work and how things are going in the legal industry, particularly in Family Law. Although the area continues to evolve, Dad’s legal knowledge has proven to be an invaluable resource for me, and I have sought to continue to pass on the lessons I’ve learned from him to our younger staff. I’ve been able to give back to Dad too, helping him through his struggles in navigating his iPhone.”


Get in touch!

Hede Byrne & Hall Lawyers would be pleased to assist in all facets of Family Law.  Please do not hesitate to contact us on 07 4637 6300 at Toowoomba or 07 4622 1944 at Roma or email hedemail@hede.com.au.