About Us

Paschal O’Hare Solicitors

Founded by Paschal J O'Hare in 1969 to safeguard and care for the legal needs of local people. Although the firm has expanded over the years, Paschal O'Hare Solicitors maintain the same values that have been at its core for almost half a century.

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Our Mission

We strive to meet and exceed the legal needs of our clients better than our local and international competitors by fighting on their behalf whilst never compromising our solid ethical foundation.

Highly Experienced

Our team of solicitors located in Belfast and Carrickfergus have a reputation for delivering the compensation that our clients rightly deserve in a timely manner. Over the years we have secured millions of pounds in compensation. Despite working fast and efficiently, we show each client that we care about their individual case. At Paschal O'Hare Solicitors, our clients are for life.

Innovation

As innovators, we were the first Northern Ireland based law firm to simplify client communication and document handling with the use of a case integration mobile app. Our specially designed app has increased efficiency and decreased the average length of time required to settle or win cases.

Our History

Paschal O'Hare Solicitors was founded on 3 October 1969 by our namesake, the late Paschal J O'Hare, just 3 days after he qualified as a solicitor. The firm was originally located on the Antrim Road and later on Donegal Street. If questioned to name a great local law firm, Paschal O'Hare Solicitors would be the immediate answer for many across Belfast and beyond. Although the firm has expanded over the years, we maintain the same values that have been at its core for almost half a century.

Patrick O’Hare – Principal of Paschal O’Hare Solicitors

Patrick was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, graduating in 1990 and qualifying as a Solicitor in 1992. Over the last twenty-five years he has worked for Paschal O'Hare Solicitors where he specialises in all forms of Personal Injury Litigation and Clinical Negligence Claims. He is now recognised as one of Northern Ireland's leading practitioners in this area of Law and has been at the forefront of developing the Firm’s enviable reputation as specialists in both Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Claims.

Patrick has a particular interest in catastrophic claims where the impact on an individual and his or her family can have far-reaching consequences. Patrick comes thoroughly recommended by clients who feel secure in the knowledge that he and his team are there for them, from start to finish.

Outside of work, Patrick is a family man who loves nothing more than watching his sons play football with his wife.

“Patrick is a great solicitor, he is very good at what he does always with great results. I recommend him to everyone.” – Lee

Fergus Gibson

Having qualified as a solicitor in 1988, Fergus joined the firm in 2015 and brought a wealth of dynamic legal experience with him. The accomplished solicitor with refined talent presently specialises in personal injury law.

Away from practice, Fergus is a family man but still finds time to indulge in his enthusiasm for working with wood and especially his new found passion for wood turning.

“Professional and timely service provided by Paschal O’Hare Solicitors. I cannot recommend Fergus highly enough. Fergus was very pleasant to deal with.” – David

Seymour Major

Seymour graduated from Queen’s University Belfast with an undergraduate degree in Law and Politics in 2012, qualifying as a Solicitor in 2014. Seymour currently specialises in personal injury law dealing with cases involving Road Traffic Litigation, Industrial Disease, Employer’s Liability and Public Liability.

Outside of work, Seymour enjoys challenging himself in various ways, going as far as to appear on ITV's, The Chase. When not exercising his mental prowess in work or on national TV, he exercises his musical talent by performing live in venues across the island.

“I couldn't have been happier with the way in which my case was dealt with. Seymour was constantly updating me on what was going on and couldn't have been more helpful.” – Ronnie

Caitriona Forde

Caitriona graduated from Queen’s University Belfast with an Undergraduate degree in Law in 2013. Following this, she commenced postgraduate studies at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland and gained a Master’s degree in Healthcare Ethics and Law in 2015. Caitriona worked as a paralegal at Paschal O’Hare Solicitors for a number of months before commencing her training contract with the firm in September 2017. Caitriona qualified as a solicitor in 2019.

Caitriona has a keen interest in clinical negligence claims and is committed to achieving the best possible results for our clients. Outside of work, Caitriona enjoys walks, reading Tennessee Williams and volunteering with Youth 2000 Ireland.

We have more online reviews than any other law firm in Northern Ireland.

Our App

With our specially designed app, clients have the option to be updated by their solicitor throughout the entire claim process. You can message us with answers or queries and even attach photographs to help speed up your case. The app is also loaded with a fully functional secure & encrypted document signature feature.

Costs

All initial enquiries are completely free of charge allowing for the opportunity to determine if a claim is possible before committing. Should a claim proceed, our final bill is recovered from the third party's insurers.

"No Win No Fee" is not permitted in Northern Ireland. However, some clients may be eligible for legal aid or legal expenses insurance.