Jim Fitzgerald is also a member of
several prestigious, invitation-only trial bar associations. Jim is one
of 36 attorneys in the nation to be a member in each of the Inner
Circle of Advocates, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the
American College of Trial Lawyers, and the American Board of Trial
Advocates.  Inner Circle of Advocates (President 2000-2001) This
is an invitation-only group. Prospective members must be nominated by
the current members, pass a background and experience investigation,
including reviews by leading lawyers and judges, and meet the rigorous
requirements for membership. Here is the Inner Circle’s description on the web: “The Inner Circle is an invitation-only group, limited to 100 lawyers of excellent character and integrity, representing people throughout the United States. To qualify, members must have tried at least 50 personal injury jury trials and at least 3 verdicts in excess of one million-dollars or 1 verdict in excess of ten million-dollars. Most of our members have won many multimillion dollar verdicts for their clients.” Jim is Wyoming’s only member.  International Academy of Trial Lawyers This,
too, is an invitation-only group. Prospective members must meet the
requirements for membership, stated as follows by the Academy: “Membership in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers is limited to attorneys who have been admitted to the practice of law for a minimum of twelve (12) years and must be principally engaged in trial and appellate practice. Attorneys admitted to fellowship in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers must possess, to an exceptional degree, superior skill and recognized ability in trial and appellate practice; services rendered in promoting the best interests of the legal profession and the highest standards and techniques of advocacy; excellent character and absolute integrity.” To
ensure candidates meet those requirements, they must pass a background
and experience check, including reviews by leading lawyers and judges.
The number of Fellows in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers is
limited to five hundred (500) active Fellows. Jim is one of two members
from Wyoming.
  Its
description is: “The International Society of Barristers is an honor
society of outstanding trial lawyers chosen by their peers on the basis
of excellence and integrity in advocacy. Membership is limited and
members are elected by the Society's Board of Governors on nomination
by a Fellow and after inquiry directed to other Barristers in the
nominee's region and to judges before whom the nominee has tried cases.” Jim is also a member of the following:
 
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