Fonda G. Fitzgerald

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Fonda G. Fitzgerald

4.8
11 reviews
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Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 40 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Carrollton, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Estate Planning, Probate

1012 S. Elm Street, Carrollton, TX

About Fonda

Biography

Practicing Real Law For Real People.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

50%
Family 20%

20%
Estate Planning 15%

15%
Probate 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 40 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1985

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Fonda G. Fitzgerald

1012 S. Elm Street, Carrollton, TX, 75006

fondafitzgeraldlaw.com/

Fonda G. Fitzgerald's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Probate

Posted by Sharon | December 23, 2013 | Probate

In A Moment Of Need

I met Ms. Fitzgerald when she was President of the Carrollton Business and Professional Women's Club during a time when my mother's health began failing. Ms. Fitzgerald's demeanor with my frail mother, who had never been to an attorney to discuss estate planning documents, was especially appreciated.... Ms. Fitzgerald drafted the necessary estate planning documents my mother needed at a time that was emotionally devastating for me. Little did I know how many times during the next seven years we would come to rely upon these documents during my mother's frequent hospitalizations and her years as a resident in a nursing home. The documents were especially helpful during all of the decisions that had to be made concerning my mother's heart attack, broken hip, special medications, and end of life decisions. I had all the documents that I needed, and I was able to make the decisions my mother desired. Also, when my mother died, Ms. Fitzgerald did not put me through any unnecessary formal and costly probate procedures just to boost her attorney's fees. We were able to keep it simple, and I am so grateful that Ms. Fitzgerald was my attorney during this grief-stricken time in my life. Her advice concerning my mother's outstanding debts was particularly helpful. Of course, my own documents were last drafted by Ms. Fitzgerald one year ago and my experience has been equally as good. Fonda Fitzgerald is more than a good attorney. She is a knowledgeable and highly ethical attorney that kept me informed and was responsive to all my questions. Ms. Fitzgerald also seems to have a calling to be of real help and real service to her clients, both emotionally and financially, when it is difficult for a client to think straight. I placed my trust in Ms. Fitzgerald during a very difficult time in my life and she did not let me down. I would highly recommend Ms. Fitzgerald to anyone needing estate planning or probate procedures.

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Fonda G. Fitzgerald's Lawyer Endorsements

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J. Ewing

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She has the highest ethical and professional standards and does the best possible for her clients. She is a good advocate for her client."

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Andrew Nichols

Child custody lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a true problem solver. Her compassion for the clients really stands out. She's the kind of lawyer who makes a real difference in people's lives. An excellent family law attorney!"

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Heidi Elkins

Family lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Fitzgerald practices family law with exceptional sensitivity to clients' issues. Additionally, she is professional beyond reproach in her communications and dealings with opposing counsel. She is knowledgeable, creative when seeking solutions, and ethically aware at all times. I would highly recommend the legal services of Ms. Fitzgerald if you desire a very personalized approach to your family law matter."

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Scott Parker

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I first met Fonda 8 years ago when she was the Opposing Counsel in a Divorce case, and have since had the pleasure to work with her on numerous other cases. She has always been a Strong Advocate for her clients, yet open to negotiating in a creative manner in order to achieve the optimal result for her client, She is very Knowledgeable, Ethical and a Hard Worker In the legal community. I look forward to working with her in the future."

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Kay Goggin

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Fonda was first opposing counsel a dozen years ago. Since then we have referred business to each other, when not on opposite sides! She is a fierce, professional advocate who adds value to her client's case and ethics to our professional."

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Nancy Lorenzen

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Fonda is a pleasure to work with. Her forthright professionalism and integrity are an asset to her clients and to the legal community in the metroplex. She treats her clients and opposing counsel with courtesy and dignity. The Dallas legal community could use more lawyers like her."

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J. Ewing

Unknown lawyer

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Heidi Elkins

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kay Goggin

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Nancy Lorenzen

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Scott Parker

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

1995

Carrollton BPW Woman of the Year, Carollton BPW

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Fonda G. Fitzgerald

Associations

1985 - Present

State Bar of Texas

member

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Bar Association

Member

Dallas Bar Association

Member

Dallas Legal Hospice (pro bono work)

Education

1984

University of Illinois College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)

1979

Illinois Wesleyan University

BA

Languages

English

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