Paul Boylan

Senior Partner

Paul Boylan is the Founder and Senior Partner of Boylan Lawyers, with approximately 40-years’ experience advocating for clients in regional South Australia and beyond.

Paul’s hard work and forward-thinking approach has been integral in the sustainability of Boylan Lawyers being one of South Australia’s oldest law firms and one of the first paperless firms in the state.

Paul is well-known for his work as leader of the Woomera Lawyer’s Group, subsequently receiving the Law Society Justice Award in 2007. The Group was responsible for refugee advocacy and the closure of the Woomera Detention Centre. From this work, Paul also received the ‘Excellent and Outstanding Representation of Children and Young People’ award in 2002 from the National Children’s and Youth Law Centre.

Paul has represented clients in high profile international criminal cases, ensuing a $1 million donation to the Adelaide Women and Children’s Hospital. He has represented clients in the High Court of Australia, regarding refugee and family law.

What makes Paul zealous about working in the legal profession is advocating for others. Within Boylan Lawyers, Paul’s favourite aspect is teaching and mentoring others and advising and representing clients from regional, rural and remote areas.