John B. FitzGerald III
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John B. FitzGerald III
Biography
A founding partner of Patch & FitzGerald, Attorney FitzGerald concentrates in New Hampshire workers’ compensation and personal injury law. Attorney FitzGerald is a frequently requested speaker at continuing legal education seminars for attorneys, major regional employers, the New Hampshire Department of Labor and the Compensation Appeals Board.
Prior to entering private practice, Attorney FitzGerald was a Workers’ Compensation Hearings Officer at the New Hampshire Department of Labor. He also served on the staff of the New Hampshire Emergency Management Agency for one year
He is a graduate of George Washington University where he majored in economics. While living in Washington DC, he served on the staff of the United States Senate and handled constituent requests. He received his JD from Vermont Law School in 1981. He is currently admitted to practice in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He is also a member of the New Hampshire Workers’ Compensation Subcommittee and Manchester Bar Association.
Attorney FitzGerald also coached women’s soccer for St. John’s Regional School and Bishop Brady High School.
Practice Areas
Workers' Compensation
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Associations
Massachusetts State Bar  # 551108 Member (Current)
New Hampshire Bar Association  # 8540 Member (Current)
Manchester Bar Association Member (Current)
Publications
Workers' Compensation, New Hampshire Continuing Legal Education Handbook New Bar Association (1992)
New Hampshire Continuing Legal Education Handbook New Bar Association (2018)
Awards
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BV Distinquished
Martindale-Hubbell 2019.0
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TOP RATED LAWYERS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Lawyers of Distinction 2021.0
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AVVO RATING 10 Top Attorney
AVVO 2021.0
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Client Champion Gold
Martindale-Hubbell 2021.0
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Peer Review Distinquished
Martindale-Hubbell 2021.0
Note: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Education
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Vermont Law School J.D. (1981) | Law
Year: 1981
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George Washington University - Mount Vernon campus B.A. (1981) | Political Science and Economics
Year: 1978
Speaking Engagements
Workers' Comp and Circumstance: Practicing in MA, NH, RI and in Between, New England Workers' Compensation, Boston, Massachusetts, 2016, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Lawers
Workers' Comp and Circumstance: Practicing in MA, NH, RI and in Between, New England Workers' Compensation, Boston, Massachusetts, 2016, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Lawers
Websites
PATCH & FITZGERALD, PA
500 N. Commercial Street, Suite 403-A, Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 647-2608