Established in 1895
Your dispute,
our expertise
We are Good & Murray Smith LLP, a disputes-only firm of solicitors. We act for the victims of workplace and other accidents, and plaintiffs in property, insurance and professional negligence disputes throughout Ireland.
- Dublin Litigation Law Firm of the Year 2025 – Finalist
Clear advice. Accessible lawyers.
How we can help
Practice areas
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Personal injury
Serious injuries in the workplace, on the road, in public places, private homes or commercial properties.
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Property damage
Damage to homes, vehicles and business premises caused by accidents, fire, flooding or someone else's negligence.
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Medical negligence
Claims involving diagnosis, medical treatment, surgery and dental care.
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Insurance coverage disputes
Where insurers have declined cover for your claim.
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Professional negligence
Where professional work or advice has caused loss, including architects, accountants, financial advisers and brokers.
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Commercial litigation, defence litigation, defamation and more.
Information
Understanding legal costs
Concerned about the cost of taking legal action? Our guide explains fee agreements, professional fees, other expenses and the questions to ask before deciding how to proceed.
In contentious business a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.
About the firm
We are disputes specialists. It is all we do.
We have over 100 years of disputes experience. We pride ourselves on being transparent, clear and accessible.
- Individuals
Personal injury, medical and professional negligence, and disputes about insurance cover and property damage.
- Businesses
Insurance coverage disputes and losses caused by negligent professional work or advice.
- Other law firms
Contentious matters referred where a conflict prevents a firm from acting. Get in touch to discuss a referral.
Our people
Meet our partners
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Brian Durcan
PartnerBrian joined Good & Murray Smith in 2023, having practised for 10 years with large commercial law firms in Dublin and London.
Reviews
What our clients say
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As I close in on the big 50 shortly, I have dealt with many solicitors in my time as you can imagine. Brian, however, is in a different league. Nothing, I mean nothing is too much. Attention to detail unparalleled. Responsive to my queries within hours!! Always available. Always cool, calm and collected when I wanted to blow the bloody doors off! This guy is different gravy, trust me. The consummate professional. Bravo sir.
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Great service and I would highly recommend Brian Durcan to anyone seeking reliable and professional legal help. He went over and beyond explaining every step to me and made it all stress free for me thanks very much was very easy to deal with also
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I went to this solicitor firm today because I needed some documents signed and stamped. Mr Brian Durcan was extremely helpful and within a few minutes everything was sorted. Highly recommend!
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I have used Good and Murray Smith in the past for legal advice. I found Brian Durcan to be very knowledgeable, helpful and responsive to any questions or queries I had. I would have no hesitation in using them again or recommending them to others.
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I used Good& Murray Smith for a personal injury claim. John was fantastic to deal with, very professional, efficient and easy to contact if I ever had any queries. Highly recommend!
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From the firm
News and guides
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Hit by a Car as a Pedestrian in Ireland: Your Right to Compensation
If a driver's carelessness caused your injuries while you were walking, you can usually claim compensation from the person responsible. If the driver had no insurance or drove off and cannot be found, you may be able to claim from the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) instead. The claim goes to the Injuries Resolution Board first, you generally have two years, and being partly to blame can reduce your compensation.
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Pool Chlorine Safety in Ireland: What Parents Should Know
If a child breathes in chlorine fumes at a pool, get them into fresh air and get medical advice, even if the symptoms seem mild. Most people suffer no long-term effects, but serious breathing problems can sometimes appear later. Irish law places clear duties on pool operators to keep visitors safe. When to get medical
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Injuries Resolution Board Report Offers Encouraging Signs for Personal Injury Claimants in 2025
The Injuries Resolution Board’s H1 2025 report shows stabilising award values, serious injury awards and growing recognition of psychological injury claims.
Questions
Get in touch
How do I start?
Call +353 1 7644100, email gms@goodmurraysmith.ie or send us a message. Briefly explain the issue you would like to discuss.
Is there a time limit for a claim?
Yes. Generally personal injury and medical negligence claims must be brought within two years. However, other claims have longer time limits.
Is there a financial threshold?
In personal injury claims, no. In other claims, it may not be economical to instruct us if the amount in dispute is less than €15,000.
How is the firm appointed?
If we are able to take your claim, our appointment will be confirmed in a written engagement letter. Contacting the firm alone does not create a solicitor-client relationship.
Contact us
Tell us briefly what you need help with. Call, email or send us a message.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
+353 1 7644100 gms@goodmurraysmith.ieFind us
Regus House, Block 4 Harcourt CentreHarcourt Road, Dublin 2, D02 HW77
