The Fitzgerald Law Firm, P.C.

Specialties

Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald is a law firm comprised of New York medical malpractice lawyers who have been representing clients injured from the time before they were even born through the end of their lives because of negligent medical care. We understand how stressful it is to seek out medical help only to suffer even more because of mistakes that are made. We know how to fight for your rights so that you receive the compensation you deserve.

History

Established in 1979.

Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald has been helping people for 42 years, and over that time the firm has come to understand how important experience is when dealing with cases of this nature. The firm is known for its acumen with regards to the technicalities of New York medical malpractice law, and we’ve represented clients in matters that have included:

Substandard prenatal care

Birth injuries

Cerebral palsy cases

Developmental delays

Autism cases

Surgical errors

Misdiagnosis of a health condition

Failure to diagnose a health condition

We’ve fought for and obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in recoveries for our clients during these 42 years, and we’ve done so by way of our reputation that we’ve earned through this experience.

Meet the Business Owner

John F.

Business Owner

John E. Fitzgerald was born in Queens, N.Y. He attended Plainfield High School (N.J.) and received a BS in Economics at Villanova University. He received his law degree from Fordham Law School (evening division) in 1967.

From 1969 to 1971 he worked for the Legal Aide Society. In 1971 he founded Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald, P.C. As a trial lawyer for injured people, John has achieved numerous 7 and 8 figure jury verdicts and settlements. In addition to his active practice, John is a frequent lecturer and seminar moderator for Continuing Legal Education course work with an emphasis on medical malpractice and lead paint poisoning litigation.

Education

Plainfield (N.J.) High School

Villanova University, B.S. Economics

Fordham Law School (evening division), Juris Doctor

Admitted to Practice

New York Bar

U.S.D.C. — Eastern District

U.S.D.C. — Southern District

Professional Affiliations

American Board of Trial Advocates

Association of Trial Lawyers of America