Prior McAlister Solicitors is a compact Irish law practice offering general legal services with a particular emphasis on litigation. The firm operates from a client-focused perspective and handles matters across personal injury, medical negligence, property, probate and wills, family law, employment law and licensing.

The practice was established by John Prior in 1994 and is led operationally by Barry McAlister, who joined the firm in 2013 and became partner in 2017; John Prior now acts in a consultant capacity. The firm presents itself as experienced in contentious work and longstanding in the local market.

Prior McAlister emphasizes clear client communication and practical guidance, offering a free, no-obligation initial consultation and direct contact options for clients. The firm aims to guide clients through legal processes with an emphasis on direct representation in negotiation and court proceedings.

About Prior McAlister Solicitors

Founded in 1994

2 people in their team


Practice areas
Accidents & Injuries
Family
Employment & Labor
Real Estate
Private Client

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Accidents & Injuries

Prior McAlister handles personal injury and medical negligence matters with an emphasis on obtaining redress through negotiation and litigation where necessary; the firm prepares claims, gathers evidence, liaises with medical experts and represents clients in court or settlement discussions to secure appropriate compensation.
Animal & Dog Injury
Assault & Battery
Birth Injury
Brain Injury
Car Accident
Construction Accident
Dangerous Product
Defamation
Drugs & Medical Devices
Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Defect
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Property Damage
Sexual Abuse
Toxic Mold
Toxic Tort
Travel Accident
Truck Accident
Work Injury
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death

Family

The firm advises on family law matters including separation, divorce, child custody, access and related financial arrangements, providing negotiation, mediation and court representation to protect client interests and achieve practical, enforceable outcomes.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Employment & Labor

Prior McAlister offers advice and representation in employment disputes for both employees and employers, covering unfair dismissal, contractual disputes, redundancy issues and workplace claims, guiding clients through mediation, tribunal procedures and courtroom advocacy as required.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Real Estate

The practice manages property matters including conveyancing, landlord and tenant disputes and property litigation, advising on transactional steps, conducting due diligence, preparing documentation and representing clients in disputes relating to ownership, title and commercial or residential leases.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Private Client

Services in private client work include wills, probate and estate administration, advising on estate planning, drafting testamentary documents and overseeing probate processes to ensure orderly administration of estates and clarity for beneficiaries.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law