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Luke Shanahan the Sunshine Coast’s sharpest legal mind with a tennis racquet in one hand and a lasagna fork in the other. A family lawyer with over 15 years in the game, Luke leads Shanahan Family Law with precision, compassion, and an ever-growing archive of meticulously drafted binding financial agreements.
Raised in Townsville and trained at James Cook University, Luke skyrocketed from trainee to partner faster than Federer serves an ace — a fitting comparison for a man who travels annually to the Australian Open and quotes Arnie’s motivational speeches like gospel.
He’s a globe-trotter, father of three bright daughters, and husband to Amanda — all while juggling court appearances, podcast guest spots (“Don’t make these mistakes in Family Law Court”), and meditative mornings inspired by The Miracle Morning.
When he’s not solving complex SMSF property splits or preventing unlawful international removals, you might find him skiing down Coronet Peak or wondering why his cat coughs after drinking water (vet says: not congenital).
Luke’s legal drafts are as polished as his MBF cover comparisons are thorough — and he’ll take two spaces after a full stop every. single. time.
Luke and Family Life
Creating a better life for my clients
Luke is the proud husband of a beautiful wife and three daughters. He understands the pressures and constraints that sometimes come with family life. His passion for helping people through their family challenges started in 2008. An expert at assisting those involved in all aspects of family law.
Having a strong network on the Sunshine Coast, whether you require an professional family lawyer, solicitor, mediator, barrister, paralegal or legal resources, Luke can help.
Being highly motivated and with exceptional communication skills, Luke’s extensive experience in legal analysis focuses on achieving value-driven results for his clients. Contact Luke or a team member to learn how they can give you a head start on a better life. Thanks for reading this far.
Mikaela Kirwan
Legal Secretary
Melanie Mullet
Client Support Officer
Katie-Jane Vosloo
Front Office Administrator
Join our team
We are a close-knit team that supports each other and our clients to move as quickly as possible through the challenges they are facing. We are very family-orientated, and we all try to spend as much time with our families as possible. As family law lawyers, we believe in helping people get through their family law issues in a dignified manner.
Career Opportunities.
If you are passionate about helping people work through their family law matters. Send us your resume.