Four generations of solicitors on Barker Street. Family law, criminal law, conveyancing, estates and commercial matters, handled by people who live here too.
Syd Mitchell opened the doors in Casino in 1930. The firm has carried the names of its partners ever since, and it still serves clients across Casino, Kyogle, Lismore, Ballina and Grafton.
Syd Mitchell establishes the practice in Casino.
Russell Playford partners with Syd Mitchell in the early sixties.
Geoff Radburn joins as a partner and the firm takes the name it holds today.
Carlie Loy and Marcus Cusack become partners, after many years as associates.
Buying, selling and transferring property across the Northern Rivers, including rural holdings. Local solicitors who know the area and the titles in it.
Separation, parenting arrangements and property settlements, handled with care and without unnecessary conflict.
From traffic violations and drug related offences through to theft and assault. Representation for court appearances, bail applications and plea negotiations.
Wills that reflect your wishes, plus trusts, probate, powers of attorney and guardianship, and guidance through family provision claims.
Administering an estate, or contesting one. We take the formalities off the family at a difficult time.
Claims for injuries at work and elsewhere, from the first notification through to resolution.
Advice and claims after a motor vehicle accident, including injury and liability matters.
Business sales and purchases, leases, structures and the agreements that hold them together.
Commercial and civil disputes, resolved by negotiation where possible and argued properly where it is not.

With the firm since 2007. Carlie completed a Bachelor of Law and Business at Southern Cross University on a Casino RSM Club scholarship, was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW in 2008, and is on the Register of Practitioners of the High Court of Australia.
She takes instructions in family law, wills and estates, and conveyancing. Outside work she chairs the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League and Group 1 Junior Rugby League judiciary and code of conduct panels.

Joined as an Associate Solicitor in 2017 and was admitted as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of NSW in 2018. Marcus holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Business majoring in Finance from Southern Cross University.
He practises across criminal law, property, business law, commercial litigation and trusts and estate planning. He has played first grade rugby union with the Casino Bulls for many years.
Quality legal guidance at competitive, transparent prices, and a firm that puts something back into Casino and Grafton.
Mitchell Playford & Radburn Solicitors acted on my behalf in a traffic matter and the outcome was nothing but outstanding, they show professionalism and I was informed of my legal obligations at all times. I HIGHLY recommend Mitchell Playford & Radburn Solicitors to anyone.
The team at Mitchell Playford & Radburn were both very professional and extremely kind while handling my mothers estate. There is a genuinely surprising amount of formalities and topics to deal with, but its greatly eased by help from such knowledgeable and engaged people.
I recently used MPR Solicitors for conveyancing on the buy side. It was for a rural property, and I wanted to use local solicitors as I assumed they would know the area better than the Sydney Solicitors I had used in the past. Carlie, Kacee and Paula worked very well as a team. They were extremely professional.
Outstanding service, thorough, professional. Easy contact, every question answered. Cannot fault the service. Helped us through a difficult process every step of the way. Highly recommend.
Great local firm to deal with. Professional, easy to communicate with, and kept everything straightforward from start to finish. They explained things clearly, stayed on top of everything, and got a solid outcome without any hassle.
MPR solicitors were professional, friendly and provided an excellent service from start to finish. I cannot recommend them highly enough.