Principal of a Tuam practice he started in 1993, which handles conveyancing, probate and estates, family law, court work and personal injury claims. He deals with the firm's District Court matters himself.
A Tuam native who set up his own practice in 2012, mainly specialising in conveyancing, litigation, landlord and tenant and family law. Holds a Law Society Diploma in Commercial Conveyancing.
Tuam Courthouse on Weir Road handles District Court business for north Galway. Galway estates go to the Galway District Probate Registry, which covers Galway and Roscommon.
Daniel G. McGrath is a principal at Daniel G. McGrath Solicitors, which covers property, wills & probate, family, personal injury. Eric Gleeson at Eric Gleeson Solicitors focuses on property work, and the firm also covers family.
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.
Courts serving Tuam
Check the Legal Diary for where Circuit Court cases for Galway are listed.
Tuam CourthouseDistrict Court — smaller civil claims and family applications
Probate
Grants of probate for Tuam are issued by the Galway District Probate Registry (covers Galway and Roscommon). Probate offices
Employment complaints (WRC)
WRC offices are in Dublin, Carlow, Cork, Ennis and Sligo, and many hearings take place remotely. Complaints are made online, usually within six months. Workplace Relations Commission
Free legal help nearby
The nearest Legal Aid Board centre for Tuam is the Galway law centres (Francis Street and Woodquay). 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 Tuam
Which courts serve Tuam?+
The Courts Service lists Tuam Courthouse for Tuam. Check the Legal Diary for where Circuit Court cases for Galway are listed. 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. Galway?+
For Tuam, probate applications go to the Galway District Probate Registry (covers Galway and Roscommon).
Where can I bring an employment complaint from Tuam?+
Complaints are made online to the Workplace Relations Commission. WRC offices are in Dublin, Carlow, Cork, Ennis and Sligo, and many hearings take place remotely. The usual time limit is six months.
Are the solicitors listed in Tuam 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 Daniel G. McGrath Solicitors?+
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