The Firm Today
Our reputation has been built on traditions of integrity, confidentiality and efficiency. The firm prides itself on its friendly and professional approach to its clients. The policy of the firm is to give efficient service at a reasonable cost.
P O’Connor & Son approaches all problems in a confident and modern way, endeavouring to reach practical and cost-efficient solutions to all problems. Teams are assigned to work on matters thereby drawing on the many different areas of expertise of our lawyers and staff.
Our lawyers and staff have achieved excellence in their respective areas of expertise and have proven track records.
P O’Connor & Son appreciates the value of good training and offers trainee contracts to carefully selected candidates. Our trainees receive excellent training and guidance under careful supervision, leaving them equipped to deal with any challenges that they may face in their legal careers.
In 1993, the firm was awarded the Quality Mark for services by the Irish Quality Association. The then president of Ireland, Mary Robinson, presented the Irish Quality Association’s National Award for services to the firm in 1995.
If you would like to seek our advice or opinion on any matter please contact us. We would be delighted to assist you in whatever way we can.
Our History
The firm was founded in December 1900 by Patrick O’Connor (1874-1942). He was a member of a prominent business family in Swinford, County Mayo and president of the Mayo Solicitors’ Bar Association from 1932 to 1942.
The O’Connor family has a long tradition in legal practice in Ireland. Thomas V. O’Connor (1916-1988) was a solicitor, coroner and the President of the Law Society of Ireland in 1972. John W. O’Connor (1918-1978) was a barrister and a Circuit Court Judge. Moya O’Connor (1917-1998) was a solicitor and deputy coroner.
Patrick O’Connor, the current managing partner, is a solicitor, coroner and notary public. In 1998, he was president of the Law Society of Ireland. He has three brothers all of whom are practising lawyers based in Dublin.
Patrick O’Connor
1874 – 1942
Thomas V O’Connor
1916 – 1988
Moya O’Connor
1917 – 1998
Meet Our Team
Solicitors
Our lawyers have achieved excellence in their respective areas of expertise and have proven track records. Our law firm approaches all problems in a confident and modern way, endeavouring to reach practical and cost-efficient solutions to all problems. Teams are assigned to work on matters thereby drawing on the many different areas of expertise of our lawyers and staff.
IT and case management systems are updated regularly to ensure that clients are provided with the best and most efficient services possible.
Patrick O'Connor
Partner, Solicitor, Coroner, Mediator, Notary Public, Arbitrator
BCL,LL.B,FCIArb,STEP,NP
Patrick has over 40 years of legal experience. He has achieved significant results for clients. He is a well recognised and authoritative arbitrator, negotiator and mediator. In 1998, he was president of the Law Society of Ireland. He is currently a board member of the Irish Sports Council and was, until 2014, the vice-chairman of the Press Council of Ireland. Patrick serves on a number of philanthropic, sporting and commercial bodies. He is the Coroner for Mayo East since 1989.
Patrick O'Connor
Partner, Solicitor, Coroner, Mediator, Notary Public, Arbitrator
BCL,LL.B,FCIArb,STEP,NP
Patrick has over 40 years of legal experience. He has achieved significant results for clients. He is a well recognised and authoritative arbitrator, negotiator and mediator. In 1998, he was president of the Law Society of Ireland. He is currently a board member of the Irish Sports Council and was, until 2014, the vice-chairman of the Press Council of Ireland. Patrick serves on a number of philanthropic, sporting and commercial bodies. He is the Coroner for Mayo East since 1989.
Samantha Geraghty
Managing Partner, Solicitor, Chartered Tax advisor, Notary Public, Legal Representative – Mental Health Commission
BCL, LLM, AITI, ALPI, NP
Samantha gives advice in many areas of Commercial Law, including banking, property and agreements. She also regularly attends the District Court and has a particular expertise in Road Traffic Law. She is a Legal Representative with the Mental Health Commission, a Notary Public and a fluent Irish speaker. She joined the firm as a trainee in 2000 and progressed through the firm until she became a partner in 2008.
Samantha Geraghty
Managing Partner, Solicitor, Chartered Tax advisor, Notary Public, Legal Representative – Mental Health Commission
BCL, LLM, AITI, ALPI, NP
Samantha gives advice in many areas of Commercial Law, including banking, property and agreements. She also regularly attends the District Court and has a particular expertise in Road Traffic Law. She is a Legal Representative with the Mental Health Commission, a Notary Public and a fluent Irish speaker. She joined the firm as a trainee in 2000 and progressed through the firm until she became a partner in 2008.
Samantha Geraghty
Managing Partner, Solicitor, Chartered Tax advisor, Notary Public, Legal Representative – Mental Health Commission
BCL, LLM, AITI, ALPI, NP
Samantha gives advice in many areas of Commercial Law, including banking, property and agreements. She also regularly attends the District Court and has a particular expertise in Road Traffic Law. She is a Legal Representative with the Mental Health Commission, a Notary Public and a fluent Irish speaker. She joined the firm as a trainee in 2000 and progressed through the firm until she became a partner in 2008.
William O'Connor
Partner, Solicitor, Arbitrator
LL.B, Dip Arb
William was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in 2010. He obtained a Diploma in Arbitration from the Smurfit Business School in UCD.
He completed an internship in the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and has worked in the Australian legal system. He practices in the areas of Litigation, Capacity and Administration of Estates. William completed a Diploma in In House Practice in 2014 and acts for both private and commercial clients.
William O'Connor
Partner, Solicitor, Arbitrator
LL.B, Dip Arb
William was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in 2010. He obtained a Diploma in Arbitration from the Smurfit Business School in UCD.
He completed an internship in the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and has worked in the Australian legal system. He practices in the areas of Litigation, Capacity and Administration of Estates. William completed a Diploma in In House Practice in 2014 and acts for both private and commercial clients.
William O'Connor
Partner, Solicitor, Arbitrator
B.A., L.L.B., L.L.M.
William was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in 2010. He obtained a Diploma in Arbitration from the Smurfit Business School in UCD.
He completed an internship in the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and has worked in the Australian legal system. He practices in the areas of Litigation, Capacity and Administration of Estates. William completed a Diploma in In House Practice in 2014 and acts for both private and commercial clients.
Siobhán Durkan
Partner, Solicitor
BCL
Siobhán Durkan qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 and joined the firm in January 2017 as an associate solicitor. Siobhán has extensive experience in Commercial and Residential Property, Banking Law and Security. Having trained in Dublin firm, Hamilton Turner Solicitors, Siobhán took up a position as an assistant Solicitor in the Commercial Property Department in Eversheds advising some of the most active developers in the Irish property market on residential and commercial property developments. Prior to joining P. O’Connor & Son, Siobhán worked in house as a Legal Advisor in Bank of Ireland where she advised the Bank on all aspects of Banking Law and Security.
Siobhán Durkan
Partner, Solicitor
BCL
Siobhán Durkan qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 and joined the firm in January 2017 as an associate solicitor.
Siobhán has extensive experience in Commercial and Residential Property, Banking Law and Security. Having trained in Dublin firm, Hamilton Turner Solicitors, Siobhán took up a position as an assistant Solicitor in the Commercial Property Department in Eversheds advising some of the most active developers in the Irish property market on residential and commercial property developments. Prior to joining P. O’Connor & Son, Siobhán worked in house as a Legal Advisor in Bank of Ireland where she advised the Bank on all aspects of Banking Law and Security.
Aileen McGing
Senior Associate
BCL
Aileen McGing
Senior Associate
BCL
Katie Cadden
Senior Associate
BCL
Katie Cadden
Senior Associate
Dip. LS
Katie Cadden
Senior Associate
BCL
Amy Collins
Solicitor
BCL
Amy Collins
Solicitor
BCL
Legal Executives and Secretaries
The Reputation of P. O’Connor & Son has been built on traditions of integrity, confidentiality and efficiency with our Solicitors being assisted by our experienced group of legal executives and secretaries.
Pauline Kilduff
Secretary In Charge (Kiltimagh)
Pauline Kilduff
Secretary In Charge (Kiltimagh Office)
Shirley Prendergast
Legal Executive
Shirley Prendergast
Legal Executive
Gerard Morahan
Legal Executive
Gerard Morahan
Legal Executive
Veronica Goldrick
Legal Executive
Veronica Goldrick
Legal Executive
Maura Kennedy
Legal Executive
Maura Kennedy
Legal Executive
Nicola Cassidy
Legal Executive
Nicola Cassidy
Legal Executive
Mary Daly
Secretary
Mary Daly
Secretary
Patricia Creaton
Secretary
Patricia Creaton
Secretary
Eileen Crowley
Secretary
Eileen Crowley
Secretary
Kerry Gallagher
Secretary
Kerry Gallagher
Secretary
Trish Jackson
Accounts
Trish Jackson
Accounts
Rory Langan
Intern
Rory Langan
Intern
Legal Executives & Secretaries
The Reputation of P. O’Connor & Son has been built on traditions of integrity, confidentiality and efficiency with our Solicitors being assisted by our experienced group of legal executives and secretaries.
Pauline Kilduff
Secretary In Charge (Kiltimagh)
The Reputation of P. O’Connor & Son has been built on traditions of integrity, confidentiality and efficiency with our Solicitors being assisted by our experienced group of legal executives and secretaries.
Shirley Prendergast
Legal Executive
The Reputation of P. O’Connor & Son has been built on traditions of integrity, confidentiality and efficiency with our Solicitors being assisted by our experienced group of legal executives and secretaries.
Gerard Morahan
Legal Executive
The Reputation of P. O’Connor & Son has been built on traditions of integrity, confidentiality and efficiency with our Solicitors being assisted by our experienced group of legal executives and secretaries.
Veronica Goldrick
Legal Executive
The Reputation of P. O’Connor & Son has been built on traditions of integrity, confidentiality and efficiency with our Solicitors being assisted by our experienced group of legal executives and secretaries.
Maura Kennedy
Legal Executive
The Reputation of P. O’Connor & Son has been built on traditions of integrity, confidentiality and efficiency with our Solicitors being assisted by our experienced group of legal executives and secretaries.
Nicola Cassidy
Legal Executive
The Reputation of P. O’Connor & Son has been built on traditions of integrity, confidentiality and efficiency with our Solicitors being assisted by our experienced group of legal executives and secretaries.
Mary Daly
Secretary
The Reputation of P. O’Connor & Son has been built on traditions of integrity, confidentiality and efficiency with our Solicitors being assisted by our experienced group of legal executives and secretaries.
Patricia Creaton
Secretary
The Reputation of P. O’Connor & Son has been built on traditions of integrity, confidentiality and efficiency with our Solicitors being assisted by our experienced group of legal executives and secretaries.
Eileen Crowley
Secretary
The Reputation of P. O’Connor & Son has been built on traditions of integrity, confidentiality and efficiency with our Solicitors being assisted by our experienced group of legal executives and secretaries.
Kerry Gallagher
Secretary
The Reputation of P. O’Connor & Son has been built on traditions of integrity, confidentiality and efficiency with our Solicitors being assisted by our experienced group of legal executives and secretaries.
Trish Jackson
Accounts
The Reputation of P. O’Connor & Son has been built on traditions of integrity, confidentiality and efficiency with our Solicitors being assisted by our experienced group of legal executives and secretaries.
Rory Langan
Intern
The Reputation of P. O’Connor & Son has been built on traditions of integrity, confidentiality and efficiency with our Solicitors being assisted by our experienced group of legal executives and secretaries.