by P O'Connor & Son, solicitors | Sep 29, 2015 | The Coroner
There are thirty nine Coroners located throughout Ireland who have been appointed to enquire into the circumstances of a sudden, unexplained, violent or unnatural death so that a death certificate can be issued. The Coronial Service in Ireland is paid for by the Local...
by P O'Connor & Son, solicitors | Sep 22, 2015 | Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation & Arbitration
Image by EDHAR / Shutterstock.com There are a number of ways that disputes maybe determined outside the Courts. Increasingly Arbitration, Mediation, Conciliation and Negotiation are being used by parties who do not wish to incur the considerable costs of resolving...
by P O'Connor & Son, solicitors | Jul 27, 2015 | Charity Law
The charity landscape has undergone significant change with the recent introduction of charity regulation and the impact of the new Companies Act. Charity Regulation The long awaited Charities Act, 2009 (‘Charities Act’) was formally commenced on 16th October 2014...
by P O'Connor & Son, solicitors | Jun 10, 2015 | Making A Will, Power Of Attorney
A power of attorney is a legal document created during your life, when you are in good mental health. It allows you to appoint a person or persons (the attorney) to take actions on your behalf. A power of attorney can be specific and/or limited to a particular purpose...
by P O'Connor & Son, solicitors | May 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Mayo solicitors’ bar association was founded in 1906. Through the years many members of the association rose to prominence in the law, politics and business in Ireland. Mayo solicitors have produced a number of government Ministers, T.Ds, Senators, a Chief...