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TikTok employment solicitor Richard Grogan has died

TikTok employment solicitor Richard Grogan has died

Well-known solicitor Richard Grogan has passed away.

The Law Society has described him as a "tireless advocate, both in proceedings and in the public arena."

It is understood that Richard was unwell for a number of months.

He was named Lawyer of the Year just three weeks ago at the Irish Law Awards, which he attended.

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Posting to Instagram on November 4th, Richard wrote: "This day last week I was with my colleagues at the Irish Law Awards where I won Lawyer of the Year. This would not have been possible without a great team supporting me."

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He became well known on TikTok and Instagram in recent years for educating people on legal issues, with his classic send-off "that's the law and that's a fact" becoming legendary.

In the moments following the announcement of this death, several friends of the much-loved solicitor paid tribute to him on social media.

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