Michael Larkin

Michael Larkin qualified as a solicitor in 1970, and holds B.C.L. and LLB degrees from University College Dublin. He joined Downing Grace and Courtney in Killarney in 1971, becoming a partner in 1974. He was appointed a Notary Public for Kerry by the Chief Justice in 1981. With over 40 years’ experience in general practice Michael is knowledgeable in most areas of general practice with a particular emphasis on conveyancing, licencing, wills, charities and trusts, and defence litigation. Over the years Michael has acted in several high profile cases and has an unparalleled reputation for securing excellent results for his clients. Married to Trinette, he has four children, of whom two have joined him in the practice. In his spare time, Michael is a keen walker of his two dogs and an avid GAA fan. He is also a veteran member of the Board of Trustees of Muckross House.

Contact Michael at mlarkin@downingslaw.com or via linkedin

Lorna Larkin

Lorna Larkin qualified as a solicitor in 2004 and holds a B.A from University College Cork and a Higher Diploma from University College Dublin. Lorna is an experienced practitioner in the areas of residential and commercial conveyancing, landlord and tenant law, commercial and personal injuries litigation with a particular emphasis on High Court Defence litigation, together with that of wills and probate, in particular Probate Litigation. Lorna has also advised many private and corporate clients on personal and corporate insolvency issues, debt recovery and commercial lending.  Lorna is married and loves travelling, hillwalking and baking. Unfortunately she has little time for these extra-curricular activities at present being the mother of three small energetic children.

Contact Lorna at llarkin@downingslaw.com or via linkedin

Coman Larkin

Coman Larkin qualified as a solicitor in 2009 having earned his B.C.L. degree in Law & Irish from University College Cork in 2004. Coman advises both commercial and private clients in the areas of personal injuries litigation, employment law, commercial and residential conveyancing and arbitration. Coman similarly advises large financial institutions on legal aspects of secured lending, while also being keenly experienced in the area of debt recovery. Coman is married to Sue and in his down time is a cycling enthusiast, taking part in the annual Ring of Kerry cycle every year since 2009. He enjoys walking his two golden retrievers around the many scenic routes in Killarney, while also being a Kerry GAA and a bemused Aston Villa fan.  

Contact Coman at clarkin@downingslaw.com or via linkedin

Liam Ryan

Liam has almost 20 years’ experience in practice primarily in Litigation. He has extensive experience in the areas of Family Law, Civil Litigation and Criminal Litigation. He has successfully dealt with cases in the District Court, Circuit Court, High Court, Central Criminal Court and Supreme Court. He also has extensive experience in the areas of Probate to include Probate Litigation and Conveyancing. He is on the Solicitors panel of Patient Focus for Medical Negligence Cases for the Counties of Kerry and Limerick.

Liam is originally from County Limerick and is an avid follower of the Limerick GAA teams. He also enjoys reading, going to the cinema and to plays. Married to Nuala he resides at Milltown, Co. Kerry.

Contact liam at lryan@downingslaw.com or via linkedin