Atty. John P. Fitzgerald

Atty. John P. Fitzgerald

John P. Fitzgerald is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil litigation, mediation.

Boston Boston 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About John P. Fitzgerald at a glance

John P. Fitzgerald is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Cogavin and Waystack. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1968), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1969), and Maine (1990). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1967) and College of the Holy Cross (B.S., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Essex County (President, 1988-1990 Member, Executive Committee) and Massachusetts (Member, Board of Delegates) Bar Associations Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Directors) Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John P. Fitzgerald is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil litigation, mediation
  • John received a B.S. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1958, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • John practices at Cogavin and Waystack in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John P. Fitzgerald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John P. Fitzgerald handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John P. Fitzgerald is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John P. Fitzgerald is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John P. Fitzgerald is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John P. Fitzgerald

Where is John P. Fitzgerald's law office located?
John P. Fitzgerald's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Cogavin and Waystack. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P. Fitzgerald handle?
John P. Fitzgerald focuses on litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John P. Fitzgerald practiced law?
John P. Fitzgerald has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did John P. Fitzgerald go to law school?
John P. Fitzgerald earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.S., 1958).
How can I contact John P. Fitzgerald for a consultation?
You can contact John P. 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 John P. Fitzgerald received?
John P. Fitzgerald's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 1967
B.S.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1969
Maine
Admitted: 1990

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