Every solicitor we list in Carrick-on-Shannon, across all practice areas. Each solicitor was checked on the Law Society of Ireland register on 23–24 October 2026.
Main areas of interest are residential, agricultural and commercial conveyancing, litigation, and family and child law, with a particular interest in District Court representation. Holds certificates in advanced advocacy.
Joined the firm as a trainee in 2006 and is involved in all aspects of the practice, specialising in probate, debt recovery, conveyancing and litigation.
Carrick-on-Shannon is the county town of Leitrim. Its courthouse at Shannon Lodge deals with District and Circuit Court business. Leitrim estates go to the Sligo District Probate Registry, and the nearest WRC office is also in Sligo.
Peter Collins at Collins LLP focuses on property work, and the firm also covers family, personal injury, wills & probate, employment. Donal Scanlon at Collins LLP focuses on wills & probate work, and the firm also covers property, family, personal injury, employment.
Irish law and courts
The Republic of Ireland has its own legal system. The District Court deals with smaller civil claims (up to €15,000) and most family applications such as maintenance, access and safety orders. The Circuit Court hears claims up to €75,000 (€60,000 for personal injuries) plus divorce and judicial separation, and the High Court deals with larger cases. Solicitors are on the Roll kept by the Law Society of Ireland, and complaints go to the LSRA.
Grants of probate for Carrick-on-Shannon are issued by the Sligo District Probate Registry (covers Sligo and Leitrim). Probate offices
Employment complaints (WRC)
The nearest WRC office is at Marino House, Finisklin Business Park, Sligo. Complaints are made online, usually within six months. Workplace Relations Commission
Free legal help nearby
The nearest Legal Aid Board centre for Carrick-on-Shannon is Sligo Law and Family Mediation Centre or Law Centre Longford (no law centre is listed for Co. Leitrim). Legal aid is means-tested. More free legal help
Court details from the Courts Service of Ireland; hearing dates and venues are in the Legal Diary. Most cases settle without a hearing — your solicitor will tell you if you need to attend.
Common questions about solicitors in Carrick-on-Shannon
Which courts serve Carrick-on-Shannon?+
The Courts Service lists Carrick-on-Shannon Courthouse for Carrick-on-Shannon. Small claims and most family applications start in the District Court; bigger civil claims, divorce and judicial separation go to the Circuit Court.
Where do I apply for probate if someone lived in Co. Leitrim?+
For Carrick-on-Shannon, probate applications go to the Sligo District Probate Registry (covers Sligo and Leitrim).
Where can I bring an employment complaint from Carrick-on-Shannon?+
Complaints are made online to the Workplace Relations Commission. The nearest WRC office is at Marino House, Finisklin Business Park, Sligo. The usual time limit is six months.
Are the solicitors listed in Carrick-on-Shannon regulated?+
To practise in Ireland a solicitor must be on the Roll of Solicitors kept by the Law Society of Ireland and hold a current practising certificate. You can search any solicitor or firm on the Law Society's Find a Solicitor register. Complaints about a solicitor's services or conduct go to the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA). Every solicitor listed on Lawvoo was checked on the register on 23–24 October 2026 — people move firms, so check again before you instruct them.
What happens when I request a callback from Collins LLP?+
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