Bachelor of Laws
Queensland University of Technology
About us
We are passionate about providing access to justice to all through the delivery of the highest quality legal services tailored to individual circumstances. We are devoted to helping you to change your life for the better and regain control.
What we believe
You deserve access to justice and to be compensated in full. You deserve quality and timely legal services and realistic advice from an experienced and dedicated professional who takes the time to understand your unique situation.
Maria Skordou
Legal Practitioner Director
Maria was admitted to practise as a solicitor on 31 January 2000 and, since 2002, has practised exclusively in the area of compensation law. In May 2002, Maria joined a large Plaintiff personal injury firm and was employed by that firm for over 16 years, becoming a Partner in June 2009.
On 1 August 2018, Maria launched Restore Legal where she continues to achieve her goal of helping every one of her clients to secure the best possible outcome at the earliest opportunity. Exceptional client care, services tailored to the individual and producing the highest quality work are her driving forces.
Maria is proud of the technical legal knowledge that she has amassed throughout her many years of fighting for the rights of individual, and feels grateful for the opportunity to achieve outstanding outcomes in her own firm, Restore Legal Brisbane.
Maria has been recognised by Doyles Guide, an independent legal directory based on peer review, as a Leading Institutional Abuse Compensation Lawyer (Plaintiff) – Queensland, in 2025 and 2026. Restore Legal has also been recognised in Doyle’s Guide as a Recommended Institutional Abuse Compensation Law Firm (Plaintiff) – Queensland in 2026.
Memberships
- Member of Queensland Law Society (since 2000).
- Member of Hellenic Australian Lawyers Association.
- Member of Women’s Network Australia.
Professional Qualifications and Admissions
Meet The Team
Natalie Lawback
Senior Paralegal
Natalie Lawback joined Restore Legal in March 2021 as a Senior Paralegal, bringing with her over 25 years of experience in personal injury claims. She has worked with clients from a range of cultural backgrounds including the Aboriginal community.
Natalie loves personal injury law as she feels it is an area of law where clients can come from any walk of life and receive a fair and equitable outcome without discrimination. She enjoys getting to know her clients and assisting them to get the best possible result. Natalie is reliable, trustworthy, hardworking and up for any challenge. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends.