Monica A. Fitzgerald
About Monica A. Fitzgerald
Monica A. Fitzgerald is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2017. Monica A. Fitzgerald is recognized in the following practice area:
- Houston, Texas
- Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Education: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., graduated 1987
Location: Houston, TX
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