Atty. James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald

Atty. James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald

Jim Fitzgerald founded The Fitzgerald Law Firm with the cornerstone belief of finding truth and justice. He represents severely injured clients and families who have lost loved ones, people in complex damages cases in the areas of product liability resulting in catastrophic injuries and death, workplace liability, medical malpractice , and wrongful death .

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About James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald at a glance

James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald is a personal injury and product liability attorney based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, practicing at The Fitzgerald Law Firm. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association, Wyoming, Wyoming State Bar, and Colorado, Colorado Bar Association. Educated at University of Colorado at Boulder (J.D., 1975) and University of Colorado at Boulder (—, 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Cheyenne, WY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jim Fitzgerald founded The Fitzgerald Law Firm with the cornerstone belief of finding truth and justice
  • He represents severely injured clients and families who have lost loved ones, people in complex damages cases in the areas of product liability resulting in catastrophic injuries and death, workplace liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death
  • Over the decades, Jim has developed a national reputation for delivering extraordinary results, holding the record for the highest number of verdicts ever upheld on appeal in Wyoming for personal injuries and wrongful death
  • Jim is a member of several other exclusive trial lawyer organizations by peer nomination, including the Inner Circle of Advocates, an organization limited to 100 of the top plaintiff lawyers in the country, the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers

Practice Areas Explained

James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

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Product Liability

James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald

Where is James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald's law office located?
James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald's law practice is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The firm is The Fitzgerald Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald handle?
James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald focuses on personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wyoming.
Where did James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald go to law school?
James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (—, 1975); (—, 1969).
How can I contact James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald for a consultation?
You can contact James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald received?
James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs.

Education

J.D.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1975
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1975
University of Wyoming
- 1969

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Top 100 Mountain States
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Irish Legal 100 Top U.S. Lawyers
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Cheyenne)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Litigation (Cheyenne)
- 2012
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation (Cheyenne)
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association
Wyoming, Wyoming State Bar
Colorado, Colorado Bar Association

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