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Kearney Law Group—Lee Donaghy & Ryan Abram

27 February 2023
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Kearney Law Group expands with addition of claims specialists in Belfast

Kearney Law Group, which specialises in the provision of personal injury law, is continuing to expand its offering to clients with the addition of two new claim specialists to its team. Under the tutelage of Solicitor Advocate and former Barrister, Paul Kearney, the Derry based firm, which has an office in Belfast and four throughout Ireland, has continued to grow since it was first established in 2019.

Today the group has announced the appointment of claim specialists, Lee Donaghy and Ryan Abram.  Lee Donaghy (pictured, right) will be taking on the newly created role of Claims and Business Development Manager, and Ryan Abram (left) has been named Senior Claims Consultant. Both are based in Kearney Law Group’s Belfast office.

Lee Donaghy and Ryan Abram are insurance and claims specialists, bringing with them a wealth of experience from their extensive careers within this sector. They will be responsible for overseeing claims within Northern Ireland for Kearney Law Group and providing expert advice to clients and guidance through the claims process. 

Speaking about the appointments, Director of Kearney Law Group, Paul Kearney said: 'I am delighted to have such experienced and skilled insurance professionals joining the group. Lee and Ryan have outstanding reputations within the industry and their expertise will be invaluable as our business continues to expand. Their insight and knowledge will provide vital support for our clients, helping to ease them through what can be a daunting process.'

Lee Donaghy has over 24 years’ experience in the insurance and legal industry. She has previously worked at an international loss adjusting company, a major insurance business and a large commercial legal firm. 

Ryan Abram has working in the insurance industry for 25 years with senior roles at Allianz Insurance and Aviva.  

Kearney Law Group has rapidly expanded over the last four years, opening additional offices in Cork, Donegal and Galway. Based primarily in Belfast, Derry and Dublin, the group is a specialist in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence cases. The law group has adopted a pioneering approach to legal services on the island of Ireland, constantly innovating and embracing state-of-the-art technology to service its clients. 

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