Louise Fitzpatrick
Associate, Galway Office
Louise is an Associate in the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, specialising in Healthcare Law. She advises healthcare professionals on the hearing of inquests and in the defence of medical claims.
Louise has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation procedure and practices in all Court jurisdictions. She holds Certificates in Data Protection Practice, Technology Law and Mediation Practice and Skills from the Law Society of Ireland.
Education
National University of Ireland IPA – Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS)
University of Limerick – Masters in Law (General) LLM
Professional
Admitted as a solicitor in Ireland
Practice Areas
Sectors
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