Our Legal Services

Fitzgerald Law prides itself on delivering outstanding legal services to our clients. 

Our firm provides expertise across many different areas, but these are the common practice areas:

Individuals

Personal Injury

  • People are often seriously injured through no fault of their own, whether it is an automobile accident, trip and fall, or the general negligence of another party.
  • Michigan law provides an injured party relief for their injuries and pain and suffering caused by the negligence of another person.
  • In most cases an insurance policy is in place offering protection for the negligent person. Therefore, the negligent person is often not the party paying to settle the case, rather it is their insurance company.
  • Fitzgerald Law has close to a decade of experience working for insurance companies and deeply understands their decision-making process and objectives.
  • Let Fitzgerald Law apply this expertise on your behalf to maximize your personal injury recovery.

Criminal Law

    • Good people make mistakes and find themselves the subject of a criminal complaint. Fitzgerald Law is ready to effectively defend your rights through proven legal strategies which obtain results.
    • Criminal defense areas include but are not limited to:
        1. Operating While Intoxicated
        2. Driving Offenses
          1. Speeding
          2. Driving While License Suspended
          3. Reckless Driving
          4. Assault and Battery
          5. Drug Possession
          6. Retail Theft
          7. Probation Violations
    • We also provide assistance restoring the rights and privileges of individuals who were previously convicted of a crime including:
        • Driver’s License Restoration
        • Firearm Rights Restoration
        • Criminal Expungement

Social Security Disability

  • The United State Social Security Administration may provide disability benefits to those who are no longer able to work because of injury and/or disability.
  • Fitzgerald Law is prepared to review and file your application for Social Security Disability benefits.
  • Our experience and track record will position your case for the best outcome.

Chapter Seven Personal Bankruptcy

  • The United States Bankruptcy Code provides a debtor the privilege of filing for bankruptcy and having their debits discharged if certain criteria are met.
  • Personal bankruptcy has long had a stigma attached, but it can provide significant relief to individuals who unfortunately have accumulated debts which are insurmountable.
  • Fitzgerald Law will evaluate your situation and guide you through the process step-by-step if Chapter Seven is an appropriate method to provide relief from debt.

Families

Estate Planning and Probate Admin.

  • Many people neglect to prepare for how their assets will be distributed upon their death. There are many reasons for peoples’ reluctance to prepare their estates, but this lack of planning subjects their estate to a public, costly and lengthy probate process.
  • Fitzgerald Law has assisted clients in preparing and protecting their estates to ensure their wishes are carried out, minimize taxes, and avoid the probate process.
  • If the probate process is unavoidable, Fitzgerald Law can effectively participate to advocate for your wishes.

Divorce

  • Statistics unfortunately demonstrate that many marriages will end in divorce. Fitzgerald Law is ready to assist if you believe divorce is an appropriate decision.
  • We will advocate for you in all areas of divorce, including property division, spousal support, child support and custody. We know this is a difficult period in our clients lives and we commit ourselves to finding a solution that brings this chapter to a close.

Custody

  • Children are one of life’s greatest gifts and Fitzgerald Law is available to assist clients regarding the custody of their children.
  • As peoples’ lives change, their custody needs may change as well. We can advocate for you regarding custody modifications, including location, time, and supervision.

Businesses

Corporate Formation

  • Fitzgerald Law has counseled and assisted clients in the formation of their businesses.

  • Services include analysis for the entity selection, drafting formation documents, operating agreements, and general counsel services.

General Civil Litigation

  • Civil litigation is the backbone of Fitzgerald Law and we have helped clients who have been sued or pursued litigation.
  • Our experience allows us to develop a strategic litigation plan and advocate for your position.

Medical Provider Representation

  • Michigan’s medical providers are subject to strict requirements for treatment of patients injured in automobile accidents. Insurance companies often fail to timely pay bills, deny bills and improperly review bills leading to significant unpaid services for medical providers.
  • Fitzgerald Law utilizes its expertise and ensures your bills are timely and properly paid.

Real Estate Transactions & Landlord Tenant

  • Fitzgerald Law assists clients in the purchase, lease, or sale of real estate.
  • Additionally, we have counseled landlords in the legal process when tenants fail to pay rent and instituted eviction proceedings on their behalf.

Local Counsel Services

  • Having practiced and managed litigation across the United States, Fitzgerald Law understands a company often has a preferred attorney, but they may not be licensed to practice law in a specific state. Local counsel can assist in these cases when an attorney seeks a pro hac vice admission.
  • Fitzgerald Law provides local counsel services in the State of Michigan and California and the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western District of Michigan.

additional Services

We are often approached by people who may want an attorney’s perspective on a single issue. To accommodate these needs, Fitzgerald Law offers many services individually including:

    • Contract review
    • Document review
    • Insurance coverage review