Michael Pannach

Partner

Michael joined Connolly Suthers in 2001 after having completed his legal studies. He was admitted to practise as a lawyer in Queensland in 2003.

In 2005 Michael took a sabbatical year and travelled the world. During this time Michael worked for a prominent insurance company in London and gained valuable experience in his field.

Michael returned to Connolly Suthers in 2006 before being appointed as a Partner in July 2010.

Michael has practised in a variety of areas including commercial law, estate planning and immigration law. Predominantly he has practised in the field of general litigation and insurance claims representing individuals against a range of corporations, employers, WorkCover and motor vehicle insurance companies.

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P 07 4729 6622

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Assistant: Grace Glenwright

P 07 4790 4790
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Areas of Practice

Insurance litigation
General litigation
Guardianship and administration matters
Victims of crime

Qualifications/Affiliations

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws (James Cook University)
Member of the Australian Lawyers Alliance

Recent Articles

COVID-19

Entitlement to workers' compensation during a pandemic (Coronavirus/Covid-19)

Most employers are doing what they can to prevent an employee contracting coronavirus. However risks are difficult for employers to guard against at the best of times, particularly invisible ones. WorkCover Queensland is already seeing a rise in claims resulting from workers contract

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Compensation law

What's the difference between income protection and TPD insurance?

Many people have both Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance AND income protection cover. Often both policies are secured at the same time. What is TPD? TPD insurance generally provides a lump sum benefit if it becomes unlikely that you will ever wor

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Compensation Law

How Social Media Can Derail Your Claim

Like it or not, social media is here for the long haul. Nowadays it’s uncommon for someone to not have some type of social media account, whether it be Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin (the list goes on). However, regardless of your privacy settings, these accounts ar

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compensation law

The National Injury Scheme (NIIS) - a significant change for Queensland

What is the National Injury Insurance Scheme (NIIS)? The NIIS provides lifetime treatment and support for people who are seri

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