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Practice Areas

General Litigation

Brigid has spent the last fifteen years working exclusively in the area of litigation.

In addition to her experience in the area of personal injuries and medical negligence law; as a Litigation Solicitor, she has gained extensive experience in assisting clients to avoid potential disputes, or, where a dispute has arisen, to resolve the dispute.

Sometimes, the only way to resolve a dispute is through the issuing of court proceedings. However, this does not necessarily mean that the case will always come before a judge for decision. Regularly, disputes are resolved by way of alternative dispute resolution methods; through negotiation, arbitration or mediation, as appropriate.

Common scenarios where disputes may arise:

  • Contract disputes

  • Employment Law

  • Property disputes

  • Defamation

  • Property disputes

  • Boundary disputes

  • Challenges to state authorities/Judicial Review

  • Commercial disputes

  • Damage to business reputation

  • Probate Litigation

  • Disputes involving Wills

  • GDPR Breaches

  • Property Damage

  • Defective product liability

  • Injunctions

  • Contract disputes

  • Employment Law

  • Property disputes

  • Defamation

  • Property disputes

  • Boundary disputes

  • Challenges to state authorities/Judicial Review

  • Commercial disputes

  • Damage to business reputation

  • Probate Litigation

  • Disputes involving Wills

  • GDPR Breaches

  • Property Damage

  • Defective product liability

  • Injunctions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Litigation Solicitor do?

A Litigation Solicitor will take detailed instructions regarding the circumstances of your case and will identify your objectives; i.e precisely what you wish to achieve. They will carry out the necessary research to provide preliminary advices regarding the strengths and/or weaknesses of the case. They will identify suitable Counsel to present your case and will prepare a detailed brief for the attention of your barrister to draft the necessary court proceedings. Your solicitor will identify suitable experts to prepare necessary reports and will brief those experts to address the relevant issues necessary to assist the Court in reaching a decision.   He/she will advise you during the courts process and will navigate proceedings in a manner designed to bring about the best possible outcome for you. This may involve the preparation for the hearing of the action, engaging in negotiations with the other side, preparing for and engaging in mediation. In brief, your solicitor will advise you, every step of the way, until the conclusion of your dispute.

  1. Ensure that your solicitor has sufficient experience in the area of Litigation and Dispute Resolution.
  2. Ensure that you have a good rapport with your solicitor, that you understand the advices that he/she provides. Litigation can be a stressful process and it is essential that you trust your solicitor and that you have a good working relationship with them.
  3. Ensure your solicitor provides clear and transparent advices regarding fees and the manner in which fees are raised.
  4. Ensure that your solicitor is approachable; that you feel that you can ask questions and that your concerns are dealt with comprehensively.
  5. Choose the solicitor who you feel gives the best advice, clear and easy to comprehend and who does not shy away from identifying any potential weaknesses in your case. A good Litigation Solicitor will not always tell you what you want to hear but rather will advise you in a manner designed to bring about the best possible outcome for you.
  6. Some people are under the mistaken belief that it is necessary to choose a solicitor who is local to you but this is not the case. Brigid O’Donnell Solicitors represent clients nationwide. The most important criteria is that you have found an approachable, empathetic solicitor who will advocate for you and who will keep you updated throughout the process.

Legal fees will vary, on a case-by-case basis in accordance with a number of factors, to include:

  • The complexity of the matter
  • The urgency of the matter
  • The difficulty or novelty of the questions raised
  • The skill, labour, specialised knowledge and responsibility involved
  • The number and importance of the document prepared to examine
  • The amount of value of any transaction involved
  • The importance of the matter to you
  • The time spent by personnel in the solicitors’ firm on the matter
  • The place, or places, and the circumstances in which the matter is pursued

However, we deal with the issue of fees in an open and transparent manner. We will advise you of the likely costs of outlay, the circumstances where you will likely be responsible for your own legal costs and the costs implications which arise where your case is unsuccessful. We will confirm our advices in writing.
*In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.

*In contentious business a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.

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