Andrew Larry Fitzgerald

I paid $225 for a one-hour consultation with Mr. Fitzgerald about a breach of contract case, involving other issues, against a major corporation. The breach centered on a false accusation made by the corporation. I noted that it was a complicated case before meeting. The good: Mr. Fitzgerald ag...reed to see me on short notice. I was able to present documents to him and respond to his questions. We discussed in detail the accusation, which I vehemently denied. The bad: Mr. Fitzgerald told me that not only would he not take my case, but that “no reputable lawyer” would take my case. He said I had no chance of winning. He advised me to seek psychotherapy. I found his comments inappropriate. I continued my search and retained a highly reputable law firm. Based on their observations, I expect to win my lawsuit. The ugly: I emailed Mr. Fitzgerald to ask for a refund of $225. I requested the refund because I felt that he had acted in a highly unprofessional manner. For instance, his prediction about my inability to find a reputable lawyer and his recommendation that I enter into therapy seemed out-of-bounds for an attorney (I note that one of these statements has already proven false). The written reply I received from him to my refund request followed the same pattern of unprofessional behavior. He claimed, in writing, that I had admitted the accusations which the corporation had made against me. He repeated that I should go into psychotherapy: “I will admit fully that I had concerns about your relationship to reality.” The lawyer’s one-and-a-half page written reply contains other inappropriate and puzzling statements. He refused a refund. To summarize, this was an initial consultation with a lawyer whom I did not hire, but with whom I had continued contact, via email, due to my requesting a refund of the consultation fee. The lawyer’s behavior during our meeting, as well as his written response to my request for a refund, were extremely unprofessional. I am glad that I did not hire him and want to spare others that possible fate.