Jim Fitzgerald, founder partner of the Fitzgerald Law Firm, has been named a Life Fellow for the American Board of Trial Advocates. Those who become Life Fellow members of the ABOTA have consistently given to the organization, helping aid their mission of “preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial right provided by the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.”
About The American Board of Trial Advocates
Founded in 1958, the ABOTA is a membership group comprised of 7,300 plaintiff and defense lawyers. The association aims to improve the ethics and technical standards in advocacy and litigation, aiding the general public in more effective litigation. The organization is also committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, prioritizing those who have been underrepresented. Individuals can support their ongoing mission through the ABOTA Foundation.
Jim Fitzgerald’s Ongoing Contributions
Jim belongs to several prestigious trial lawyer organizations, including the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers, and the Inner Circle of Advocates—an elite group capped at 100 of the nation’s leading plaintiff attorneys. Membership in these organizations is by invitation only, requiring anonymous peer nominations and judge endorsements.
With a career dedicated to advancing the legal profession, Jim has delivered over 100 presentations nationwide on trial advocacy and has been an instructor for the Gerry Spence Method since 2000. He is also recognized among the select attorneys who have been featured in Best Lawyers in America® for over two decades.