Atty. James E. Fitzgerald (P.C.)
Jim Fitzgerald started his law practice in 1975 and founded The Fitzgerald Law Firm in 1982 with the cornerstone belief of helping clients find truth and justice. By focusing exclusively on working with severely injured clients and families who have lost loved ones, Jim has developed a reputation for delivering extraordinary results.
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James E. Fitzgerald (P.C.) is a Founding Partner based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, practicing at The Fitzgerald Law Firm. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Wyoming (1975), U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at University of Colorado (J.D., 1975) and University of Wyoming (B.A. National, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Cheyenne, WY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Jim Fitzgerald started his law practice in 1975 and founded The Fitzgerald Law Firm in 1982 with the cornerstone belief of helping clients find truth and justice
- By focusing exclusively on working with severely injured clients and families who have lost loved ones, Jim has developed a reputation for delivering extraordinary results
- With more than 39 years of experience, Jim Fitzgerald represents plaintiffs in complex damages cases involving unsafe products, unsafe equipment, oil field matters, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries resulting in quadriplegia and paraplegia, burns and birth injuries
- He practices in the areas of Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
- Among other notable cases, Jim represented victims in the Wyoming Paxil case
- Jim’s trial record includes numerous multimillion dollar jury awards and several records for jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients
- In fact, he has been trial counsel in nearly half of the million dollar verdicts in the history of Wyoming
- Jim serves on various boards and is a member of several prestigious invitation-only trial lawyer organizations
- These include the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers, and the Inner Circle of Advocates, an organization limited to 100 of the top plaintiffs lawyers in the country
- The Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory reflects that Jim's peers in the legal profession give him the highest possible rating: "AV
- Jim has made more than 100 presentations on various trial topics to members of the trial bar throughout the United States
- He is one of a distinguished group of attorneys who have been listed in Best Lawyers in America for twenty years or longer
- Jim graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1969, served in the military in Vietnam and then earned his law degree from the University of Colorado
Admitted
- 1975, Wyoming and U.S
- District Court, District of Wyoming
- 1976, U.S
- Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- 1979, U.S
- Supreme Court
- 1993, Colorado
- 2001, U.S
- District Court, District of Colorado Member: Wyoming State Bar
- American Association for Justice
- Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association
- Inner Circle of Advocates (President, 2000 to 2001)
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- International Society of Barristers
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- The American College of Board Certified Attorneys
- Recognition:The Best Lawyers in America, 1987 - PresentMountain States Super Lawyers, 2007-PresentLawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America, 2007, 2010The Irish Legal 100 Listed in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers
- Tenth Circuit Judicial Conference, 1977
Member
Wyoming Pattern Civil Jury Instructions Committee, 1986-1987, 1992-2001
Practice Areas Explained
James E. Fitzgerald (P.C.)'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Fitzgerald (P.C.) handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James E. Fitzgerald (P.C.) is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Wyoming →
James E. Fitzgerald (P.C.) is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Wyoming →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James E. Fitzgerald (P.C.) is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wyoming →
James E. Fitzgerald (P.C.) is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Wyoming →
James E. Fitzgerald (P.C.) is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Wyoming →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Wyoming
Practicing law in Wyoming. Legal matters in Wyoming are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cheyenne are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wyoming state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wyoming brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wyoming courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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