Dianne Willmore, who passed from mesothelioma in 2009, won a landmark £240,000 case, holding Knowsley Borough Council liable for her asbestos exposure during school. Her case prompted legal and financial ramifications for local authorities nationwide, leading to increased awareness and changes in asbestos-related negligence proceedings.
Shane Flynn, 35, owner of a Mullingar clinic, was convicted of sexual assault after inappropriately touching a client seeking back pain relief. The investigation also revealed 18 hours of footage showing Flynn secretly filming 35 women during massages, raising further concerns about his conduct and abuse of trust within his practice.
Naveed Rana, a Dublin taxi driver, was sentenced to five and a half years for the assault of an 18-year-old woman after a night out. The court heard how Rana took advantage of the victim’s trust, driving erratically and assaulting her before being apprehended due to her quick actions in reporting the incident to Gardaí.
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Diane Treanor is a senior solicitor at Coleman Legal and has extensive knowledge and experience in sexual abuse law, medical negligence claims, and human rights law. Diane’s approach is to assist her clients through the often difficult litigation process as smoothly as possible. She understands that clients have experienced stressful and often traumatic experiences.
Diane Treanor manages a varied caseload, including personal injuries, general litigation, medical negligence law, multi-party action, historic abuse claims, public liability, and historic sexual abuse cases. Prior to specialising in litigation, Diane gained extensive experience working in General Practice, providing a comprehensive range of legal services to the public. In her spare time, Diane also volunteers with FLAC.
Diane is currently advising Multi-Party Plaintiffs in the Northwest audiology scandal. She is also a lead Solicitor in the European Facebook Moderator case in Dublin. With many medical negligence and sexual abuse cases, Diane’s workload is both sensitive and supportive of her clients.
Diane qualified as a solicitor with an LLB Honours degree from Griffith College, Dublin. She was also admitted as a solicitor, completing her Fe1 examinations and entering the Law Society Professional Practice Course in 2014. Diane has also been admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales.
