Brian Kelly
Associate, Galway Office
Brian is an Associate, practising as part of the firms Dispute Resolution team. He specialises in insurance defence litigation. Brian advises on public liability, road traffic accidents and employer’s liability for global insurers and local authorities
Brian practiced in a leading law firm in the south west of Ireland for a number of years, specialising in insurance defence litigation, prior to joining RDJ.
Education
Limerick Institute of Technology BBS (Law and Taxation)
Professional
Admitted as a solicitor in Ireland
Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales (non-practising)
Practice Areas
Sectors
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