Longford solicitor Fiona Baxter receives double honours at Irish Law awards

Local solicitor Fiona Baxter of Baxter Mimnagh Solicitors celebrated being honoured as Civil Litigation Lawyer of the Year for Leinster last Friday night in Dublin's Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4. 

The law firm of Baxter Mimnagh Solicitors were also nominated as finalists in the category of Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Lawyer/ Law Firm of the Year. 

The annual Irish Law Awards aim to recognise excellence in Ireland’s legal profession and aim to identify, honour and publicise outstanding achievements, while also recognising those who have dedicated their lives to serving in the legal profession.

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In attendance was Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan who recognised the important role of legal practitioners. The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to former President of Ireland Mary Robinson, who also addressed attendees. 

The awards highlight the extraordinary achievements of individuals, firms, and teams who demonstrate outstanding dedication, skill, and leadership in the practice of law.  

This year saw a record number of entries, with over 550 applications. The title of Civil Lawyer of the Year recognises Ms Baxter’s and Baxter Mimnagh Solicitors significant contribution in the area of civil litigation and in particular medical negligence in the region.

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The award follows Ms Baxter being honoured with the prestigious title of Legal Luminary of the Year at the esteemed Women of Vision Awards 2025 on May 23 last which celebrates the contributions of women who are making significant contributions in their respective fields.