[1][2] He studied at University College Dublin, obtaining degrees in arts and commerce.
[5] He appeared in cases involving tax law, personal injuries and judicial review.
[6][7][8] In addition to his practice, he was a lecturer at the King's Inns in revenue law was a member of the GAA Drugs Appeal Board.
[2][11][12] He presided over criminal cases involving sexual assault, forgery, dangerous driving, health and safety law offences, drugs offences, assault and fraud.
[5] He was the judge in cases involving child law, personal injuries, the proceeds of crime, bankruptcy and judicial review.