Brian has been with the firm for over 25 years. He had the great honour and privilege of being appointed State Solicitor for County Wicklow in 2022, and prosecutes all Indictable crime in the County on behalf of the DPP. In addition, Brian also acts for a number of State clients with regard to regulatory matters and prosecutions. Brian has built up considerable experience and expertise in Planning and Environmental Law and has acted for Wicklow County Council in relation to a number of extremely important planning cases. Brian also acts for private clients regarding planning matters outside the County of Wicklow. He has also had Articles published in various Legal Journals on Planning Enforcement.

Education
Brian is a graduate of University College Dublin from where he holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Legal Studies. Post-graduation, Brian studied further at Trinity College Dublin from where he was awarded a Masters in Law. Brian has a particular interest in Constitutional Law and his studies at Trinity College included Irish and American Constitutional Law.
Brian obtained a Diploma in Judicial Skills and Decision Making in 2021 and a Diploma in Environmental and Planning Law in 2023.

Professional Memberships
Brian is the current President of Wicklow Solicitors’ Association, a member of the Dublin Solicitors’ Bar Association, the Treasurer of the Irish State Solicitors Association and the Irish Environmental Law Association. Brian was also the Returning Offers for the General Election 2024 for the new formed Wicklow Wexford Constituency.