Staff at the now seven-strong office, led by partner David O’Malley, hosted a coffee morning to mark the occasion.

Mr O’Malley said: “The opening of a Callan Tansey office in Ballina provided specialist expertise medical negligence/personal injury law to the Ballina and North Mayo region.

“As a proud Ballina and North Mayo native, I was delighted to be tasked with heading up the Ballina office. We have gone from strength to strength.

“The Callan Tansey mantra is one of approachable excellence and I am so proud how embedded we have become in the local community. I am proud to have overseen the growth and expansion of our office. Ultimately it is about providing an excellent service while being empathetic to people who are often in very vulnerable situations.”