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Meet the team
A Waterford family firm since 1995, with three solicitors and a full support team.
Our solicitors

Ellen Hegarty
Principal Solicitor
Ellen is the Principal of Hegarty & Co. Solicitors. The practice was founded in 1995 by her mother, Marie Hegarty, and Ellen joined in 2005, qualifying as a solicitor in 2007 before taking over the running of the firm.
As Principal, Ellen oversees the firm’s work across conveyancing, family law, wills and probate, litigation, personal injury and its other practice areas, while also looking after her own clients.
Bachelor of Civil Law, UCD (1999)
Masters in Commercial Law, UCD (2003)
Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors, 2007

Lisa Grace
Solicitor
Lisa is a Solicitor with Hegarty & Co. Solicitors, having joined the firm in 2019. Lisa has worked in the legal profession since 2007 and was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in 2018.
Lisa has extensive experience in general legal practice, with particular experience in residential and commercial conveyancing, family law, probate and administration of estates, and civil litigation. She takes a practical, professional and client-focused approach, giving clear, efficient and comprehensive advice tailored to each client’s needs.
Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors, 2018
BA (Hons) Legal Studies and Business Studies, Waterford Institute of Technology (2008), First Class Honours
BA Legal Studies and International Trade Law, Waterford Institute of Technology (2007)

Fiona Grogan
Solicitor
Fiona is a Solicitor with Hegarty & Co. Solicitors, having first joined the firm in 2000 and rejoined in 2019. Fiona has been practising as a solicitor since she qualified in 1988.
Fiona has wide general practice experience across all major areas, in particular commercial and residential conveyancing, complex Land Registry applications, commercial landlord and tenant matters (acting for both landlords and tenants), wills, probate and administration of estates, family law, court matters and employment law.
Fiona provides a focused, client-centred service with attention to detail, combined with a practical and efficient approach.
Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors, 1988
BCL (Hons), University College Cork
Support team

Niamh Mooney
Office Manager / Legal Executive

Sinead O’Neill
Legal Secretary

Anna Fan
Accounts Department

Ann Stidworthy
Legal Secretary

Emma Flynn
Legal Secretary

Monica Sullivan
Receptionist

Claire Connolly
Legal Secretary
Talk to us
Call 051 841577 or email info@hegartysolicitors.com.
Mon–Thu 9:00–5:30 · Fri 9:00–5:00 · Sat by appointment · Closed 1:00–2:00 for lunch
Early morning and late evening appointments and home visits available.
4 St Andrews Tce, Newtown, Waterford X91 YC43