John B. FitzGerald III

Workers compensation Attorney at Manchester, NH

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Practice areas

Workers compensation

60%

New Hampshire Workers' Compensation

42 years
Personal injury

35%

Car and motoraccidents, dog bites, slip and fall,

31 years
Social Security & Disability

5%

FORMER WORKERS' COMPENSATION HEARINGS OFFICER AT THE NH DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.

John B. FitzGerald, III

Former Workers' Compensation Hearings Officer at the NH Department of Labor

Founding partner of Patch & FitzGerald PA, Attorney FitzGerald concentrates in New Hampshire workers’ compensation law and 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. He is a graduate of George Washington University where he majored in Public Affairs with a concentration in economics and statistics. 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.

Prior to entering private practice, Attorney FitzGerald was a Workers' Compensation Hearings Officer at the Department of Labor. He also served on the staff of the New Hampshire Emergency Management Agency.

Active in community organizations, Attorney FitzGerald has served on the Board of Directors for several non profit organizations for over 17 years. Attorney FitzGerald also coached women’s soccer for St. John’s Regional School and Bishop Brady High School.

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Licensed for 35 years

State NH

Status Active

Acquired 1991

Updated 03/22/2016

State MA

Status Active

Acquired 1987

Updated 12/26/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Patch & FitzGerald, PA

(844) 842-6574 Office

(603) 647-2608 Fax

500 N. Commercial Street

Suite 403-A

Manchester, NH, 03101

patchandfitzgerald.com

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Posted by Diane | March 16, 2017

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I wholeheartedly recommend Atty Fitzgerald! He worked very hard on my workers comp case in a short amount of time for a hearing, and we prevailed. He is very professional and thorough, unlike the first Atty whom I discharged to hire Atty Fitzgerald. He has the utmost respect as an Attorney and will work hard for you.

Posted by Kimberly | February 20, 2023

Excellent lawyer

I was having no luck with the insurance Company, After I contacted John he handled everything ! Answered all my questions , and always returned calls and e mails .

Response from John FitzGerald February 27, 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words, Kim. We appreciate you taking the time out of your busy day to share your experience with us. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any help or have any suggestions. Warm regards, John

Posted by Patti | August 10, 2020

consumer

I would recommend Attorney Fitzgerald as he is compassionate and a good listener. He is extremely knowledgeable and understanding with your case.

Posted by Mark | July 16, 2019

Great lawyer

I recommend Attorney FitzGerald to anyone who needs a lawyer. He is very honest and will be straight with you. I appreciate how hard he worked for me.

Response from John FitzGerald August 8, 2019

Thank you! I appreciate your review.

Posted by Jim | June 14, 2019

Recommend

I can to hire John from both a referral as well as NOLA. John is honest and expects his clients to be. Which I am. John explained what happens through my claim process. While my situation is on going. I would and do recommend John . To assist you with your situation. Try him he's a nice guy.

Response from John FitzGerald August 8, 2019

Thank you Jim! It was a pleasure working with you. I appreciate your review.

Posted by Joseph | May 10, 2019

Joseph

John is an excellent Attorney. He took care of my case in a very timely manner and I would recommend him to anyone that is in need of a Workers Comp Attorney.

Response from John FitzGerald August 8, 2019

Thank you Joe! As always, it was a pleasure working with you! I appreciate the review.

Posted by Danielle | May 1, 2019

Highly Recommend

Attorney FitzGerald handled a case for me. I would highly recommend him to anyone. He is highly respected and knowledgeable workers' compensation lawyer.

Response from John FitzGerald August 8, 2019

Thank you Danielle!

Posted by Kristen | October 27, 2016

Professional & Results Driven

John has represented me in multiple personal injury claims- each time he has always been very results driven concentrating on the best possible outcome for me. He is responsive and helpful whenever I had questions and always took the time to explain the process and next steps. John is a great attorney and I would recommend him to anyone for workers' compensation and personal injury - if you get hurt whether at work or at home, it is important to partner with the right person to represent you.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Managing Partner
Patch & FitzGerald
1997 - Present

Attorney
Roussos, Hage & Hodes
1991 - 1997

Workers' Compensation Hearings Officer
New Hampshire Department of Labor
1985 - 1991

Education

Vermont Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1981

George Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1978

Legal Cases

PETITION OF APPEAL OF KATHERINE STREETER (New Hampshire Department of Labor)
Affirmed

PETITION OF RICHARD A. ABBOTT (New Hampshire Department of Labor)
Affirmed

Associations

New Hampshire Bar Association
Member
1991 - Present

Manchester Bar Association
Member
1991 - Present

NH Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section
Member
1991 - Present

Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell®
2023

Client Champion
Martindale-Hubbell®
2023

Top Rated Lawyer in New Hampshire
Lawyers of Distinction
2021

Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell
2017

Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell
2016

Top 10% America's Most Honored Professionals
American Registry
2016

Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell
2015

BV Rated Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell
2014

BV Rated Distinquished
Martindale-Hubbell
2013

BV Rated Distinquished for 15 Years
Martindale-Hubbell
2012

BV Rated Distinquished
Martindale-Hubbell
2011

BV Rated Distinquished
Martindale-Hubbell
2010

Rated BV Distinquished
Lawyer's.com
2010

BV Peer Rated
LexisNexis
2008

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Publications

Workers' Compensation,New Hampshire Continuing Legal Education handbook
Adminstrative Law
1992

New Hampshire Continuing Legal Education handbook
Administrative Law ,New Hampshire Continuing Legal Education handbook
1988

Speaking Engagements

New England Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation
2017

Workers Comp & Circumstance 2016
New England Workers' Compensation Seminar
2016

Compensation Appeals Board Continuing Eductaion Program
Compensation Appeals Board
2016

Workers' Comp Border Wars
An educational conference looking at Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Law.
2015

Handling the Workers' Compensation Case from Start to Finish
Continuing Legal Education for Professionals
2013

Continuing Legal Education
New Hampshire Department of Labor
2012

Advanced Workers' Compensation In New Hamsphire
Workers' Compensation Law and Legislation
2005

Workers' Compensation Hearings in New Hampshire
Workers' Compensation Law and Legislation
2004

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Attorney endorsements

Received (7)

Given (7)

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Robert Stier

Workers compensation Attorney | Nov 12
Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer enthusiastically. As a former hearings examiner, he has great experience and perspective and is a true expert in his field."

John Sherman

Unknown Attorney | Feb 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney FitzGerald is an excellent lawyer. He is highly skilled and well respected in the legal community."

Timothy Beaupre

Workers compensation Attorney | Nov 18
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I am happy to endorse John. He is always prepared, knowledgeable and focused on his client's best interest."

Lee Nyquist

Workers compensation Attorney | Oct 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney FitzGerald is a veteran, experienced, knowledgeable, creative, and diligent trial attorney. He is a worthy opponent and he is a lawyer who you would do well to have on your side. He also was a full-time administrative hearing officer hearing and deciding hundreds of workers' compensation cases."

Michael Mortimer

Workers compensation Attorney | Oct 21
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John is an excellent lawyer with a thorough knowledge of workers compensation law and a practical and effective approach to his representation of clients."

Dana Smith

Workers compensation Attorney | Jun 02
Relationship: Co-worker

"John is a diligent and hard working attorney with many years of experience in New Hampshire. I have learned first hand that he is particularly knowledgeable in Worker's Compensation and insurance matters. I highly recommend Attorney FitzGerald."