Co. Galway · Connacht
Every solicitor we list in Galway, across all practice areas. Firms here practise under Irish law — check each one on the Law Society of Ireland register before instructing.
David Higgins · Partner
22 Mainguard Street, Galway
Galway-based partner working on family law, employment law, maritime law and business disputes. Berwick also has offices in Dublin and Ennis.
Susan Egan · Solicitor
2 Saint Francis Street, Galway, H91 CA37
Advises on wills and succession, estate planning, probate administration and residential and commercial conveyancing. Joined Blake & Kenny in 2025 after serving as managing partner of another Galway firm; holds the Law Society's Diploma in Property Tax.
Galway Courthouse hears District and Circuit Court business for the city. Galway's District Probate Registry covers both Galway and Roscommon. There's no WRC office in Galway — the nearest are in Ennis and Sligo, and many WRC hearings are held remotely.
David Higgins at Berwick Solicitors LLP focuses on family work, and the firm also covers employment, immigration, property, wills & probate, personal injury. Susan Egan at Blake & Kenny LLP focuses on wills & probate work, and the firm also covers property, personal injury.
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 Galway are issued by the Galway District Probate Registry (covers Galway and Roscommon). Probate offices
The nearest WRC offices are in Ennis (Clare Technology Park) and Sligo (Finisklin Business Park). Complaints are made online, usually within six months. Workplace Relations Commission
The nearest Legal Aid Board centre for Galway is Law Centre (Francis Street) and Galway Law & Family Mediation Centre (Woodquay). Legal aid is means-tested. More free legal help · Solicitors in Galway who work through Irish
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.
The Courts Service lists Galway Courthouse for Galway. Small claims and most family applications start in the District Court; bigger civil claims, divorce and judicial separation go to the Circuit Court.
For Galway, probate applications go to the Galway District Probate Registry (covers Galway and Roscommon).
Complaints are made online to the Workplace Relations Commission. The nearest WRC offices are in Ennis (Clare Technology Park) and Sligo (Finisklin Business Park). The usual time limit is six months.
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