Our People

Nicholas P.J Shee BCL. – Solicitor
I was born and raised in Clonmel and have lived here all my life. I graduated from UCD in 1968 with a degree in Law and I qualified as a Solicitor in 1969. I started practicing in Carrick-on-Suir but when my father John died in 1981 I moved to Clonmel and I have been working here ever since.
Current Areas of practice include:
- Civil Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, Road Traffic Offences, Employment Law Disputes
- Residential and Agricultural Property transactions
- Wills, Probate, Administration of Estates and Tax advice
- Family Law, Legal Separation and Divorce
- Civil Partnerships and Co-habitation

Dolph McGrath, BCL. – Solicitor, Notary Public, Commissioner for Oaths
I grew up in Fethard, County Tipperary. I have lived in Clonmel since joining the Practice in l985. I studied Law in UCD and qualified as a solicitor in l987.
Acting in a Country Practice I would have a wide experience in most areas of law.
Current Areas of practice include:
- Civil Litigation, in particular Personal Injury Litigation, Medical Negligence and Building Contract Disputes
- Road Traffic Offences
- Residential and Commercial Property Transactions
- Wills, Probate, Administration of Estates and Tax Advice
- Family Law, Legal Separation and Divorce

Richard Joyce B. Comm. – DipTrust & Estate Planning, Dip. Employment Law
I am originally from Glen which is located between Kilsheelan and Carrick on Suir. I attended Rockwell College and University College Galway before undertaking my training as a Solicitor with Denis I. Finn Solicitors in Dublin, qualifying in 2008. I am a keen sportsman and enjoy rugby, cycling and golf.
Current Areas of practice include:
- Civil Litigation including Personal Injury Litigation, medical Negligence and commercial disputes.
- Residential and Commercial Property Transactions
- Wills, Probate & Administration of Estates
- Employment Law
- Leases and tenancy disputes.
- Family Law, Legal Separation and Divorce

Barbara Joyce, BA(Hons), LL.M – Trainee Solicitor
I am from Connemara in County Galway and I have been working at John Shee & Co. LLP since 2014. I graduated from Waterford Institute Technology in 2012, with a BA (Hons) Degree in Criminal Justice, and in 2013, I graduated from University College Cork with an LL.M. before joining John Shee & Co. LLP in 2014.