Michael Fitzgerald

Biography

A member of our Litigation Department, Mike represents clients in a wide variety of civil litigation matters, including commercial, labor and employment, sports, gaming, construction, professional liability, health care, international and personal injury, in federal and state courts across the country.

Representative Matters

Among the matters Mike has handled and/or assisted in, he has:

Obtained a seven-figure settlement for a group of investors in an action alleging complex fraud and money laundering.
Obtained dismissal of a case brought against a limited liability company where the plaintiff claimed ownership in the company.
Obtained dismissal of a breach of contract case prior to trial on behalf of health insurance provider.
Obtained temporary restraining order on behalf of an amateur player over an erroneous suspension, which lifted the suspension and allowed the player to participate in a crucial state tournament game.
Obtained settlement in a breach of contract case where the client was originally the defendant but, through detailed counterclaims, the case ultimately resulted in a monetary award for the client.
Obtained dismissal of a fraud/negligence case prior to trial for a local casino where the demand was in the mid-six figures.
Obtained dismissal of a construction injury case prior to trial where the demand was in the low- to mid-seven figures.
Resolved a construction injury case for less than a third of the demand at arbitration.
Resolved a dispute regarding overdue payment on a construction contract without need for litigation.
Obtained dismissal of a high six-figures slip and fall case representing an engineer of a sewer drainage system.
Obtained dismissal prior to trial of a premises liability/negligence action arising out of injuries sustained in an electrocution incident.
Obtained dismissal of a motor vehicle accident prior to trial where the demand was in the high-six figures.
Obtained dismissal prior to trial of a complex medical malpractice case involving an infant’s seizure.
Resolved multiple property damage cases for less than a third of the initial demand.

Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

Representative Matters

Among the matters Mike has handled and/or assisted in, he has:

Obtained a seven-figure settlement for a group of investors in an action alleging complex fraud and money laundering.
Obtained dismissal of a case brought against a limited liability company where the plaintiff claimed ownership in the company.
Obtained dismissal of a breach of contract case prior to trial on behalf of health insurance provider.
Obtained temporary restraining order on behalf of an amateur player over an erroneous suspension, which lifted the suspension and allowed the player to participate in a crucial state tournament game.
Obtained settlement in a breach of contract case where the client was originally the defendant but, through detailed counterclaims, the case ultimately resulted in a monetary award for the client.
Obtained dismissal of a fraud/negligence case prior to trial for a local casino where the demand was in the mid-six figures.
Obtained dismissal of a construction injury case prior to trial where the demand was in the low- to mid-seven figures.
Resolved a construction injury case for less than a third of the demand at arbitration.
Resolved a dispute regarding overdue payment on a construction contract without need for litigation.
Obtained dismissal of a high six-figures slip and fall case representing an engineer of a sewer drainage system.
Obtained dismissal prior to trial of a premises liability/negligence action arising out of injuries sustained in an electrocution incident.
Obtained dismissal of a motor vehicle accident prior to trial where the demand was in the high-six figures.
Obtained dismissal prior to trial of a complex medical malpractice case involving an infant’s seizure.
Resolved multiple property damage cases for less than a third of the initial demand.

Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

Before Fox Rothschild

Mike was an associate in the Philadelphia office of a national law firm where his practice focused on the representation of physicians, surgeons, nurses, physician assistants and physician groups in professional liability actions. In addition, Mike defended clients in a variety of other matters, including construction, product liability, premises liability and contract disputes.

He previously clerked for the Honorable Sean Kennedy of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.

While earning his law degree at Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Mike was a member of Drexel’s nationally ranked trial team. He also worked as a teaching assistant at Drexel for the school’s Trial Advocacy class and clerked for personal injury firms and a wealth management firm. Mike earned a B.S. in business with concentrations in finance and management from Northeastern University and was captain and a pitcher on the varsity baseball team.

Beyond Fox Rothschild

Mike serves on the Junior Board of the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund, which supports children with physical or mental disabilities and/or severe illness by providing financial assistance for needs not covered by insurance and respite programs. He performs pro bono work for Wills for Heroes, which provides free basic estate planning for first responders and military veterans. Mike also performs pro bono work for Pennsylvania Free Legal Answers, an online legal advice clinic. He previously volunteered with Christian Legal Clinics, Special Olympics and Miracle League.