Patrick Fitzgerald
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008 About Patrick Fitzgerald
Patrick Fitzgerald is a lawyer based in Halifax, NS and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2008. Patrick Fitzgerald is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Corporate Governance Practice
- Corporate Law
- Information Technology Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities Law
- Venture Capital Law
Current Firm: Cox & Palmer
Location: Halifax, NS
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