John C. FitzGerald, Jr.
About John C. FitzGerald, Jr.
John C. FitzGerald, Jr. is a lawyer based in Hartford, CT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. John C. FitzGerald, Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: John C. FitzGerald Jr.
Education: University of Connecticut, J.D., graduated 1980
Location: Hartford, CT
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