As a Senior Crown Prosecutor, Evan was responsible for independently preparing, instituting, conducting, and discontinuing criminal proceedings for the Crown, and regularly prosecuted serious criminal offences involving rape, drug trafficking, fraud, murder, manslaughter, domestic violence, sexual offences against children, and complications with parole.  Evan regularly appeared as lead counsel in trials, sentences, legal arguments, bail applications, and appeals in the superior courts of Queensland.

Evan also spent time working as a Principal Prosecutor at the Office of the Work Health and Safety Prosecutor (OWHSP), where he expanded his practice to include the litigation of a wide range of work health and safety investigations and regulatory prosecutions, with a particular focus on cases involving death and serious injury in the mining and resources sector.

In 2024, Evan returned to Robertson O’Gorman Solicitors to pursue his commitment to social justice, human rights, and the robust defence of those facing the prospect of government investigation or charge.  In addition to criminal defence and workplace investigations, Evan has a strong interest in assisting professionals facing disciplinary proceedings.  He understands that the process of investigations, enquiries and prosecutions can be daunting and stressful, and focuses on providing high-level practical advice and representation to clients to achieve the best outcomes.

As a former prosecutor, Evan has worked closely with many investigative and prosecutorial agencies to build cases against individuals and companies.  Learning how to build prosecution cases has given Evan unique insight into how best to defend them.

As a solicitor advocate at Robertson O’Gorman, Evan provides complete defence services at all court levels and focuses on finding solutions to help clients move forward.

Dan holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts (with majors in psychology and criminology). He also holds a Masters of Law from University of Melbourne (with Honours). Dan regularly presents to other solicitors at Queensland Law Society conferences and seminars. He conducts guest lectures on criminal law at various universities. He has been published in law journals and has contributed to legal texts on criminal law and human rights.

In addition to his core criminal defence work, Dan also represents legal and health professionals facing disciplinary allegations. He has also developed a strong practice in inquiries and workplace investigations including coronial inquests and workplace health and safety prosecutions.  He is a trusted advisor to company directors and/or employees.

Dan has practised across Australia but has also worked at the International Criminal Court (The Hague, Netherlands) in the Office of Public Counsel for Defence. He continues to advise local and foreign clients on international law, extradition, human rights and the administration of justice.

Dan has a passion and commitment for social justice and human rights. He occupies a number of important roles in that space including:

• Attorney-General‘s Appointed Member, Queensland Law Society Council;
• Member (former President), Caxton Legal Centre; Queensland’s largest community legal centre;
• Member (former Chair), Queensland Law Society Human Rights and Public Law Committee;
• Member, Queensland Law Society Ethics Committee; and
• Member, Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council; advising the Attorney-General on sentencing matters.

As a solicitor advocate, Dan regularly argues his own cases in the higher courts instead of briefing counsel. He is ambitious and confident in his representation of clients at all court levels. Dan is empathetic to the plights faced by criminal defendants. He enjoys helping people through complex legal problems so that they can get their lives back.

For 40 years, Terry O’Gorman has worked fiercely to defend his clients and tirelessly to protect the civil liberties of Queenslanders.

As an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law and QLS Senior Counsellor, Terry O’Gorman is recognised by the Queensland Law Society and the legal profession as an expert in criminal law, professional responsibility and police conduct.

Terry sat on the Queensland Law Society Criminal Law Committee since 1979 and was an Executive Member of the National Association for Criminal Lawyers since its inception in 1986.

In 1991, Terry was awarded the Order of Australia in a General Division for services to the legal profession.

From 2015 to 2020, Terry has been recognised as a preeminent Criminal Lawyers in Queensland in the Doyles Guide – Leading Criminal Lawyers list.

Terry believes that in addition to a commitment to the profession, lawyers have an obligation to ensure that civil liberties for all Queenslanders are protected. He is the Vice-President of the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties and the President of the Australian Council for Civil Liberties.

Terry O’Gorman’s presence in areas of public debate, in particular around police conduct and civil rights, is formidable. He is a frequent speaker at national and international criminal law conferences.

Terry’s skills with the media are vital in a climate in which prosecutorial and investigatory agencies are prepared to “go public” in high profile cases to gain an advantage.