The Fitzgerald Law Firm has been named to the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, earning Tier 1 Cheyenne rankings in two highly regarded practice areas: Commercial Litigation Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs What This Recognition Means Being named to Best Law Firms shows that The Fitzgerald Law Firm stands among the nation’s premier law … Read More
Wyoming’s oil and gas industry has fueled the state’s economy for centuries, consistently ranking among the top producers in the nation, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. While this field offers stable, high-paying jobs, it also presents some of the most hazardous working conditions in the country. From operating heavy machinery to working in … Read More
The Wyoming Department of Transportation reports that 11% of all traffic crashes in the state involve a large truck, and these crashes account for 15.5% of critical accidents, 18.5% of fatal crashes, and 18.9% of overall traffic fatalities. Large truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries and complex legal claims to obtain justice. Proving fault … Read More
Losing a loved one without warning is devastating. When that loss is caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions, families deserve to understand their legal options. In Wyoming, the process begins with knowing what a wrongful death lawsuit is and who has the right to file. The next step is working with attorneys experienced … Read More
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports more than 5,000 fatal workplace injuries and 2.6 million non-fatal injuries each year. Many of the most devastating incidents occur in manufacturing plants and other industrial settings, where workers rely on heavy machinery and specialized tools to do their jobs. When that equipment fails due to a defect, … Read More
For the 19th consecutive year, Jim Fitzgerald, founding partner of The Fitzgerald Law Firm, has been recognized by Super Lawyers® and, once again, named to the Top 100 Mountain States list. Since founding The Fitzgerald Law Firm in 1982, Jim has built a national reputation for delivering extraordinary results in complex personal injury, wrongful death, … Read More
Michael Fitzgerald, partner at The Fitzgerald Law Firm, has been included in the 2025 Mountain States Super Lawyers® list based on his reputation for providing high-quality representation to clients in Cheyenne and throughout Wyoming. This recognition marks Michael’s first year of Super Lawyers selection. Since joining The Fitzgerald Law Firm in 2015, he has played … Read More
Catastrophic injuries are severe injuries that involve physical and cognitive impairments that can last a lifetime. The long-term impact of catastrophic injuries is life-altering and requires financial obligations that can last for the rest of the victim’s life (if not longer). It is crucial to understand how catastrophic injuries affect long-term medical and legal decisions; … Read More
Jim Fitzgerald and Michael Fitzgerald, personal injury attorneys at The Fitzgerald Law Firm, have been included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America® for their outstanding contributions to the field of personal injury law. Jim Fitzgerald, founder of Fitzgerald Law Firm, has dedicated his life to representing the severely injured and families grieving … Read More
Commercial trucks are the workhorses of commerce, traveling hundreds of thousands of miles annually, carrying heavy loads in dangerous weather conditions. This constant presence on the highway puts them near passenger vehicles, and due to this proximity, there is a risk of a catastrophic collision. While the most well-known cause of a truck accident is … Read More
