Greg Ryan

Principal

Greg has been a solicitor since completing his articles and gaining admission to the Legal Profession in 1979. Greg was the Principal of Walsh and Archer Coutts from 13 February 1979, the firm was later re-established as Ryan and Archer Coutts. During his tenure at the firm Greg obtained a wealth of experience in the areas of wills & estates, family law, criminal law, general litigation, legal costs and property conveyancing. Greg’s experience and reputation is such that he consistently is referred work by the courts, solicitors, barristers and accountants.

Rory Ryan

Solicitor

Rory has dual qualifications having completed a Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Finance) in 2012 and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) in 2016 from the Queensland University of Technology. After graduating from University, Rory completed his Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice in 2017 and was admitted to practice in 2017. Rory has experience in the areas of Intellectual Property, Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Legal Costs.

Riley Ryan

Solicitor

Riley completed a Bachelor of Laws at Queensland University of Technology graduating in 2013 and completed his Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice in 2014 and was admitted to practice the same year. Riley commenced working at R C C Legal in 2012 whilst completing his studies and since his admission as a Solicitor has been practising as a solicitor specialising in legal costs. Riley has experience in minor Criminal Law matters, Estate Administration and Debt Recovery proceedings.

Claudia Esmonde

Solicitor

Claudia Esmonde studied a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Southern Queensland, graduating in 2019. She was admitted to practice as a lawyer in 2021 and is currently completing a Masters of Laws. Claudia has gained legal experience throughout her studies in the areas of legal costing, succession matters and in general litigation.

Cecil Salmon

Consultant

In Memoriam

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cecil Salmon in 2025. Cecil was a founding pillar of Cardew Salmon, serving as Principal for over 35 years and practising law for more than 42 years. Throughout his distinguished career, he helped thousands of clients with care, wisdom, and dedication — advising on commercial transactions, wills and estates, and serving as Legal Advisor to Ipswich and West Moreton Building Society.

Cecil’s legacy lives on in the firm he built and the lives he touched. He is deeply missed by his colleagues, clients, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.