EDUCATION:

Mr. Hanrahan attended Brock University and the University of Vermont, receiving an honours B.A. degree in political science from Brock University in 1985. Mr. Hanrahan obtained his law degree from Queens University in 1988 and was called to the Bar in 1990.

EXPERIENCE:

Mr. Hanrahan articled with Stringer, Brisbin, Humphrey in Toronto before returning to Niagara 1991. He then joined Pylypuk & Associates, carrying on a litigation practice primarily in the areas of family and criminal law. In May 1996 Mr. Hanrahan joined Brooks, Bielby & Smith as an associate and continues to practice family, civil and criminal litigation. Mr. Hanrahan has also acted as a part-time Crown Attorney for the Ministry of the Attorney General and has prosecuted cases for the Children’s Aid Society of the Niagara Region.

ASSOCIATIONS:

Member - Law Society of Upper Canada, Welland County Law Association, City of Welland Law Association
Past Director - Welland Heritage Council, Tourism of Welland Niagara

AREAS OF LAW:

Family and Matrimonial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Municipal Law and Criminal Litigation.