Atty. Michael Douglas Fitzgerald

Atty. Michael Douglas Fitzgerald

Michael Douglas Fitzgerald is a lawyer practicing disability law, drug and medical device litigation, education and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Douglas Fitzgerald at a glance

Michael Douglas Fitzgerald is a employment, ssd, litigation, education, and government attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1999) and Tennessee Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee U.S. District Court, Weste (1999). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1999) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Douglas Fitzgerald is a lawyer practicing disability law, drug and medical device litigation, education and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Michael practices in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Douglas Fitzgerald's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael Douglas Fitzgerald is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Michael Douglas Fitzgerald is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

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

Michael Douglas Fitzgerald is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Michael Douglas Fitzgerald is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Tennessee →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Michael Douglas Fitzgerald is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Douglas Fitzgerald

Where is Michael Douglas Fitzgerald's law office located?
Michael Douglas Fitzgerald's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Douglas Fitzgerald handle?
Michael Douglas Fitzgerald focuses on employment, ssd, litigation, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Michael Douglas Fitzgerald practiced law?
Michael Douglas Fitzgerald has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Michael Douglas Fitzgerald go to law school?
Michael Douglas Fitzgerald earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Michael Douglas Fitzgerald for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1999
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1999
Tennessee Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee U.S. District Court, Weste
Admitted: 1999

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