Dermot qualified as a solicitor in 1984 having served his apprenticeship with Hoey & Denning LLP.

Dermot specialises in the areas of personal injury litigation, residential conveyancing and probate.

Dermot previously worked as a claims handler for the insurance company AIG, obtaining valuable experience in negotiating all types of litigation claims. He has over 35 years experience in settling claims for those who have suffered an accident. He has acted in hundreds of cases including road traffic accidents, work place accidents, accidents in public places and product liability claims. He has also represented insurance companies in numerous claims.

Dermot is a member of the Midland Solicitors Bar Association.