Deborah Griffin
Senior Associate, Cork Office
Deborah is a Senior Associate, practising on
the firm’s Dispute Resolution team, specialising in litigation defence work. Her personal injuries case portfolio
includes claims in respect of motor injury, employers’ liability (physical
injury as well as bullying & harassment/workplace stress), public liability
and also medical malpractice in the area of aesthetic treatments.
Deborah is also a member of RDJ’s Education team, providing advices to Boards of Management and Principals in both primary and second level settings on a range of issues including child protection, parental complaints, grievances, liability claims, enrolment issues etc.
Prior to joining RDJ, she worked with the Injuries Board, in the area of quantum/awards. Over the years, she has acted for both plaintiffs and defendants and has a wealth of practical experience in all aspects of litigation procedure.
Education
University of Limerick (LLB Hons)
University College Cork (LLM Hons)
Law Society of Ireland (Diploma in Education Law)
Professional
Admitted as a solicitor in Ireland.
Practice Areas
Sectors
The level of engagement provided by the RDJ team is exceptional.– The Legal 500 (2024)
An excellent firm which provides first-class advice.– Chambers Europe (2024)
RDJ is the firm that I always gravitate towards first.– The Legal 500 (2024)
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