Robert Patrick Fitzsimmons

Robert Patrick Fitzsimmons

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Wrongful death Lawyer at Wheeling, WV
Practice Areas: Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Insurance

1609 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling, WV

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-35%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 33 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 39 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in West Virginia for 47 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 38 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1987

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Fitzsimmons Law Firm PLLC

1609 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling, WV, 26003

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Robert Patrick Fitzsimmons's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
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Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful!!

We were represented on a family issue. We were taken care of and had a successful outcome.

Posted by Jeff | October 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Contract

As a person, Bob Fitzsimmons is trustworthy and genuine, as a lawyer, Bob is unsurpassed. Rest assured that he is going to do everything in his power to win your case. I am always confident that Bob has my best interests at heart. I know that he went above and beyond to help me and my family durin...g difficult times. If Bob says he is going to get something done, you should consider it done, and it will be done in a meticulous, timely, and professional manner.

Posted by Margaret | January 10, 2013

He is a great attorney

Mr. Fitzsimmons has represented our family for over 20 years. He has helped us with issues regarding automobile accidents and disputes with insurance companies. He is one of the finest attorneys in the nation. His dedication to a case is simply unparalleled. You will never find anyone who works harde...r to protect your rights.

Posted by Helen | January 6, 2013

Review of the hardest working attorney in West Virginia

My case involved an employment contract issue as my employer decided to terminate my employment. My initial consultation with Mr. Fitzsimmons was during an emotional time for me. Bob was very compassionate and empathetic to my situation. Our initial meeting lasted over 1 1/2 hours. He was able to... negotiate a comfortable termination package for me.

Posted by Sally | January 6, 2013

Injury

I was very fortunate to have had the pleasure of Bob Fitzsimmons representing me over the years, and would highly recommend his Law Firm. He takes considerable time and puts countless hours in that reflects his commitment to each and every case. I feel blessed to have known him, his is truly... one of a kind !

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Robert Patrick Fitzsimmons's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bobby Warner

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I truly believe Bob is one of the best lawyers in America. As a young lawyer, Bob helped mentor me in my career. As a result, I saw him in trial and depositions in a variety of cases. Bob typically crushed the other side in every case. He always outworked the other side. It didn't matter how much money they had or how many lawyer they had..you couldn't outwork Bob Fitzsimmons. I have seen CEO's of Fortune 500 companies literally shaking while Bob took there depositions. My contacts on the insurance side admit they fear Bob and his firm. They admit they pay top dollars to Bob. I don't know of a lawyer in WV that has more multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Bob is a warrior in the legal field you don't want to be against in battle. That is simply the fact."

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Steven Recht

Wrongful death lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bob is an excellent attorney. He cares about his clients and works his cases to get the maximum recovery possible. I highly endorse him."

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D. Burke

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Erika Kolenich

Insurance lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brent Wear

Wrongful death lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Fitzsimmons

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Holly Planinsic

Litigation lawyer

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Michael Nogay

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bobby Warner

Personal injury lawyer

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Sharon Hall

Wrongful death lawyer

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Clayton Fitzsimmons

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Fitzsimmons

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Pittsburgh's Top Rated Lawyers of 2014, ALM Legal Leaders

2013

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers

2013

West Virginia Top Lawyers, West Virginia State Journal

2013

Best Lawyers in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Post Gazette

2013

West Virginia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Top Lawyers in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Magazine

2012

West Virginia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers

2012

Morgantown Personal Injury Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers

2012

West Virginia's Top Lawyers, The State Journal

2012

Top Lawyers in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Magazine

2012

Best Lawyers in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Post Gazette

2011

West Virginia's Top Lawyers, The State Journal

2011

Best Lawyers in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Post Gazette

2011

Top Lawyers in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Magazine

2011

Top Lawyers, Corporate Counsel

2011

West Virginia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

West Virginia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

West Virginia's Top Lawyers, The State Journal

2010

West Virginia's Top Lawyers, The State Journal

2010

Top Lawyers, Corporate Counsel

2009

West Virginia Super Lawyer Top Vote Getter, Super Lawyers

2009

West Virginia's Top Lawyers, The State Journal

2009

West Virginia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

West Virginia's Top Lawyers, The State Journal

2008

West Virginia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

West Virginia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

N/A

Top 100 Verdicts in the United States, The National Law Journal

N/A

Top 100 Verdicts, American Lawyer Media

N/A

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Top Lawyers, Pittsburgh Magazine

Work Experience

1978 - Present

Managing Member, Fitzsimmons Law Firm PLLC

Associations

2012 - Present

West Virginia Judicial Investigation Committee

Member

2009 - Present

Brain Injury Research Institute

Co-Director

1978 - Present

West Virginia State Bar

Member

1978 - Present

Ohio County Bar Association

Member

West Virginia State Bar

Board of Governors

2013 - 2013

West Virginia Committee to Revise the Rules of Evidence

Member

2006 - 2012

West Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board

Member

2004 - 2010

West Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board Investigative Committee

2003 - 2007

West Virginia Athletic Commission

Commissioner

Education

N/A

University of Baltimore

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Allegheny College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

The Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury in Athletes The Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury in Athletes

2010

Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law Is Football Bad for the Brain

2008

West Virginia Continuing Legal Education

Ethics of the Practice of Law

Publications

2010

2010

American Journal of Forensic Medical Pathology, Vol. 31, No.1, March 2010 Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, Suicides and Para-Suicides in Professional American Athletes

1996

International Journal of the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, 1996 What These Legal Authorities Expect from the Independent Medical Examiner

Languages

English

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