the Firm

Mary Cashin

Mary Cashin, B.A., LL.B., Dip. Prop. Tax, A.C.I.Arb., Principal of Cashin & Associates graduated from University College Galway and qualified as a Solicitor in 1979. She subsequently completed a Diploma in Property Tax and trained as an Associate Arbitrator and is currently an Associate of the Institute of Arbitrators. She is also a member of the Association of Collaborative Practitioners. She has been in full time practice since 1983 and established the firm of Cashin & Associates in May 1990. She has developed an extensive knowledge and expertise in a number of areas of law including Family Law, Property Law, Personal Injuries*, Arbitration, Wills and Probate Law.

During the early 1990s, she successfully spearheaded the representation of in excess of 700 clients under the Employment Equality Legislation. During her career Mary has gained considerable experience acting on behalf of builders in Building Developments and private clients in the purchase of residential properties and also on behalf of banks and borrowers in commercial lending. Having gained extensive experience in Personal Injury law, she now embraces the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act, 2003.

"I welcome the new initiative of processing personal injury claims through the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, provided that it properly protects the interest of our clients. We have gained considerable experience in representing clients before the Board. However, in situations where liability is contested we will continue to protect their interest by vigorously pursuing their cases through the courts"

Mary now also specialises particularly in Family Law and has represented clients both in Ireland and abroad in all aspects of Family Law including Divorce, Separation, Custody, Guardianship, Access, Maintenance and Mediated Settlements.

"Through ongoing legal education, I keep abreast of the numerous and regular changes in Family Law and am particularly aware of the issues and difficulties that can arise both under National and International Law."

Mary is a member, and a former President, of the Clare Law Association and is a member of the Incorporated Law Society and currently Chairperson of Clare Youth Service. She has lectured on the University of London LL.B Program and subscribed to Articles on various legal subjects.

Sheila Lynch

Sheila Lynch, B.A. LL.B., graduated from the University of Limerick in 2002. She joined the team at Cashin and Associates in 2004 and her work covers a broad range of areas to include Property Transactions, acting for a wide range of individuals, building contractors and companies with regard to the acquisition and disposal of residential and commercial property. She also advises on Landlord and Tenant Law to include letting agreements, commercial leases and related disputes.

Her other areas of specialisation include Wills, Estate and Taxation Planning, Probate

and Administration of Estates. She has also gained considerable experience in the area of Employment Law and advises both Employers and Employees of their respective rights and obligations.

Sheila is a part-time lecturer with FE1-Direct, at the University of Limerick , a preparatory course for persons intending to sit the Law Society of Ireland Entrance Examinations. Her areas of expertise include Contract Law and Constitutional Law.