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We have been advising clients for over forty years, since 1968 when founding partner Michael Fitzsimons took over the practice of George Colley on his being appointed a Government Minister.  Michael built the practice steadily as Michael Fitzsimons & Co, and gained prominence, particularly representing a number of insurance companies in defence litigation.

Throughout the 1980s, the practice developed its commercial and property reputation, practicing as Fitzsimons Smyth & Company, with Noel Smyth and later, as Fitzsimons Briger & Company, when it was affiliated to the international law firm, Briger & Company.

John Redmond joined it in 1980 and became a partner in 1984 when the firm began to practice as Fitzsimons Briger & Company. In 1995 the firm became known as Fitzsimons Redmond.

We have always focused on both personal and commercial clients being particularly recognised in the specialist area of franchising and we are well regarded in the commercial property sector.  Having first gained prominence in personal injury defence work, the firm also enjoys a strong reputation representing claimants in personal injuries, litigation, judicial review and fair procedure cases. 

Michael’s son, Michael David, has recently joined the practice as a partner and trade mark attorney.

Michael Fitzsimons

Position: Partner

Practice Areas: Plaintiff and Defendant Litigation; Insurance Defence; Judicial Review; Fair Procedures; Commercial Law; and Franchising.

Education: St Mary’s College, Dundalk; UCD (BCL).

Career: Michael celebrated 50 years as a practicing solicitor this year. He is extremely well known as a litigation solicitor for both defendants and plaintiffs. He is a published author on Franchising and has been recognised by The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers, particularly for his expertise in franchising. After 50 years in practice and celebrating his 75th birthday in December 2009, Michael is stepping away from the forefront of legal practice but his ethos and whole hearted client focus remains central to Fitzsimons Redmond.

John Redmond

Position: Partner, Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths.

Practice Areas: Conveyancing, Commercial Property; Business Law and Transactions; Landlord & Tenant, Licensing; Employment; and Franchising.

Education: St. Paul’s College, Raheny, Dublin; Trinity College, Dublin (B.A), (L.L.B)

Career: John qualified as a Solicitor in 1980 and first joined the firm as a solicitor in Fitzsimons Smyth. He offers a wealth of experience to clients in his practice areas and has represented clients in matters as diverse as the arrest of ships and the purchase of state industries.

Michael D Fitzsimons

Position: Partner and Trade Mark Attorney.

Practice Areas: Business Law and Transactions; Debt Recovery; Employment Law; Intellectual Property; and Litigation.

Education: Gonzaga College, Dublin; UCD (BComm); UCD Smurfit Graduate School of Business (H.Dip Marketing).

Career: Michael qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and formerly practiced in the Commercial Department of Ivor Fitzpatrick & Company and with Brian A. Rennick, Solicitors in Co. Meath. He focuses on litigation, business, IP and employment law and has overseen a large-scale debt collection practice, specialising in high-value commercial collections. Michael is a registered trade mark agent and offers specialist contentious and non-contentious intellectual property advice.