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Solicitor Recommendation

  • 17-10-2007 9:35pm
    #1
    mumbo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi all, Just been served with a summons for a traffic offence. Can anyone recommend a good solicitor in Waterford to act for me.
    Thanks


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  • #2
    Sully
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 24,056 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sully


    Can I be so bold to ask what type of offence? I am/was in a similar situation - but I wrote to the guard who sent me the summons and nothing heard of since..

    I was going to speak to Pat Newell, there located over by the courts. Theres a group of them, Newell something or other. 11850 should sort you out with the number. :)

    Good luck!


  • #3
    mumbo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭mumbo


    It's for driving without due care and attention. Happened 6 months ago, everything sorted out through the insurance and then out of the blue I got the summons! and now I don't really know what to do next.


  • #4
    Sully
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 24,056 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sully


    I really wish the guards were forced to tell you if you were going to get summonsed. Sad really. You might want to consider posting on the Motors forum if you want to discuss it - they might (no guarntee) allow the conversation. Although, please remember, nowhere on Boards can you seek legal advise or find a way to get out of it. Just general discussion if you feel you were hard done by.

    Solictor wise, try Pat. Hes always in courts :)


  • #5
    portlairge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 83 ✭✭portlairge


    you wont get better than pat newell himself ... trust me i used him .. the gardai hate going up against him.


  • #6
    mumbo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭mumbo


    Thanks for the replies guys - rang today but pat isn't taking on any new clients at the mo was referred to someone working with him........? Do you think it is worth my while ringing the guard who ordered the summons and seeing if we can sort it out without going to court?? I'll put my hands up and take my punishment - will he be able to withdraw the summons? the thoughts of going to court scares the bejesus out of me!!!


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  • #7
    Paddy@CIRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,899 ✭✭✭Paddy@CIRL


    As far as I know, once a summons is issued its in the courts hands, not the Garda's ...


  • #8
    Sully
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 24,056 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sully


    Not really - if the guard doesnt show up or simply states the matter is resolved, the courts wont press charges and the case is dropped.

    If you want to try a relation of mine in Dublin, he might offer you advise. Im not sure if he has anyone working this direction, but try asking him: Gus Cullen; http://www.augustuscullen.ie/ourpeople/gus_cullen.htm

    Might be able to assist somehow. Pitty Pats not about alright.


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