IRELAND

Gerard O’Hare

Gerard O’Hare is the founding member of the firm and acts as a consultant. He has particular expertise in defence litigation, Health and Safety at Work Legislation, Licensing Law, Sports Law, Medical Negligence, Commercial Litigation, and personal injury claims. He is noted for his pragmatic approach and extensive experience in commercial and domestic conveyancing.

John O’Halloran

Bronx, NY

John O’Halloran, Esq., is an associate at the Law Offices of Thomas J. Lavin, P.C. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in politics at Galway University, Ireland (1981), a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics cum laude from Lehman College (1991), and a Juris Doctor degree from SUNY Buffalo Law School (1995). He launched a solo law practice in Buffalo, New York, in 1996 before joining the Law Offices of Thomas J. Lavin in 1999. He is admitted to practice law in New York (1996), U.S. District Court in the Western District of New York (1996), U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York (2000), and as a Solicitor in Ireland (2006). He is a member of the Bronx County Bar Association, the New York Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association of Justice, and the Law Society of Ireland. He focuses on personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, and construction accidents.

Diarmuid McKeown

Diarmuid has practiced over a wide area of law for over 40 years both in Northern Ireland and England & Wales. In the 90’s he established McKeowns initially as a specialist Personal Injury Practice in St Albans where it grew to be one of the leading practices in the UK. Diarmuid maintains a keen interest in assisting those afflicted with mental health issues and in 2013 he became a Director of Action Mental Health. More recently he has been appointed as a Non Alcoholic Trustee of the General Services Board of Alcoholic Anonymous Ireland and travels the country extensively in this role assisting with the promotion of the good works that the Fellowship perform in helping those afflicted with the addiction. His favourite pastimes include rambling, golf, cinema and theatre as well as spending time with his grandchildren.

Joseph "Terry" Geoghegan

Chicago, IL

Joseph 'Terry' Geoghegan, a former solicitor in the Republic of Ireland, is an attorney with extensive experience trying cases in Cook County Law Division, specializing in medical negligence, products liability, construction, and automobile negligence.

Caroleann Gallagher

Park Ridge, IL

Caroleann Gallagher is a seasoned personal injury attorney and proud partner at Coogan Gallagher. Originally from Ireland, she brings a global legal perspective and over two decades of experience to her work-fighting for individuals and families harmed by negligence. Her practice focuses on medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, trucking and construction accidents, and serious workplace injuries. Known for her meticulous preparation and compassionate client care, Caroleann is a fierce advocate both in and out of the courtroom. Caroleann earned her law degree from the National University of Ireland - Galway and was admitted to The Law Society of Ireland in 2004. After moving to Chicago in 2008, she passed the Illinois Bar in 2011 and has been practicing in the state ever since. Deeply rooted in the Irish-American community, Caroleann lives on Chicago’s Northwest Side with her husband Patrick and their two daughters. She currently serves as Vice President of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois.

Patrick O’Hare is the Managing Partner at Paschal O’Hare Solicitors. He graduated from Trinity College, Dublin in 1990 and specializes in personal injury litigation. He is recognized as Northern Ireland’s leading personal injury solicitor and manages the firm’s serious injury cases.