The Law Reform Commission (LRC) has published a report on the capping of damages in personal injuries actions. The LRC has recommended that a new approach is adopted in relation to how awards of damages are assessed. Under this approach the compensation an individual may be entitled to would be set out on a scaled …
Are you looking to sell your house? Your solicitor should be the first person you contact when you are in the process of selling your house. Even if you have just put your property on the market, you should contact your solicitor. Your solicitor can then start actioning the necessary work to allow the sale …
From the 8th of June, our offices will re-open however, to protect our Staff and Clients, attendance at our office will be by appointment only with our front door kept locked during the pandemic. We would ask that when you attend our office for a pre-booked appointment that you wear a facemask or face covering …
Since the lockdown in March 2020, the only matters that were deemed urgent matters to be held in the District Court in respect of family law matters were domestic violence applications. It has now been confirmed that child access & maintenance matters are to be dealt with as urgent matters by the Courts rather than …
Legislation which just last week came into force has broadened the descriptions provided on birth certificates. Previously, birth certificates would have stated “mother” and “ father” but now parents will have the option to simply use the term “parent”. These amendments to the descriptions used in birth certificates afford acknowledgements for parents in donor-assisted conception. …
Options for Commercial Landlords and Tenants in the current crisis The challenges facing Landlords and Tenants with commercial leases and commercial properties during the current Covid19 restrictions will need to be dealt with using a number of different approaches. Very few Tenants will be able to discharge rent payments due to the current restrictions and …
Here at M. W. Keller & Son Solicitors LLP, we have received a huge amount of queries from our clients who are anxious to make a Will or update their current Wills and please see our guidance on this. Our clients have also asked us to address what happens if I die without a will? …
Here at M. W. Keller & Son Solicitors LLP, we have received a number of queries in respect of access issues surrounding Custody and Access during the Coronavirus COVID 19 Pandemic. The directions from both the Minister for Justice, Mr Charlie Flanagan T.D. and the President of the District Court, His Honour Judge Colin Daly …
Suffering from a personal injury can be a very stressful experience. A lot of claimants reach a settlement (Personal Injury Claims) with insurance companies before they seek legal advice meaning they are not fully aware of what their entitlements are and how much they may be entitled to. A claimant has 2 years from the …
Office Update: The health and welfare of our staff and clients is our highest priority. We are adhering strictly to government/HSE guidelines about the coronavirus and COVID 19 and we are closely monitoring developments. We have taken all necessary precautions in line with the government/HSE advice, and for the foreseeable future, unfortunately, we will not …
The Law Reform Commission (LRC) has published a report on the capping of damages in personal injuries actions. The LRC has recommended that a new approach is adopted in relation to how awards of damages are assessed. Under this approach the compensation an individual may be entitled to would be set out on a scaled …
Are you looking to sell your house? Your solicitor should be the first person you contact when you are in the process of selling your house. Even if you have just put your property on the market, you should contact your solicitor. Your solicitor can then start actioning the necessary work to allow the sale …
From the 8th of June, our offices will re-open however, to protect our Staff and Clients, attendance at our office will be by appointment only with our front door kept locked during the pandemic. We would ask that when you attend our office for a pre-booked appointment that you wear a facemask or face covering …
Since the lockdown in March 2020, the only matters that were deemed urgent matters to be held in the District Court in respect of family law matters were domestic violence applications. It has now been confirmed that child access & maintenance matters are to be dealt with as urgent matters by the Courts rather than …
Legislation which just last week came into force has broadened the descriptions provided on birth certificates. Previously, birth certificates would have stated “mother” and “ father” but now parents will have the option to simply use the term “parent”. These amendments to the descriptions used in birth certificates afford acknowledgements for parents in donor-assisted conception. …
In keeping with the new Level 5 restrictions from the 5th of January, our offices will not be open to the general public. Attendance at our office will be by appointment only with our front door kept locked during the pandemic. We would ask that when you attend our office for a pre-booked appointment that you wear a facemask or face covering and please bring your own pen.
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