Lawyer cleared of assaulting legal rival

A high-profile legal figure has been cleared of assaulting another lawyer outside a courtroom amid claims of client poaching.

Lawyer cleared of assaulting legal rival

Limerick District Court heard solicitor John Devane became outraged when he saw legal colleague John Herbert in consultation with a man he believed he was still representing.

Mr Herbert told the court this man had approached him and wanted him to take over his case.

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