William W. Fitzgerald

William Fitzgerald zealously defends clients in a wide variety of tort litigation, including automobile and trucking liability, industrial accident, maritime, property damage, and general negligence.

Will has more than two decades of experience and has successfully resolved hundreds of suits, always seeking the best resolution through settlement, summary judgment, or trial. He is comfortable before a mediator, judge, or jury, and has tried many bench and jury trials (as first and second chair) in state and federal courts.

His tenure in the U.S. Navy during Desert Shield and Desert Storm honed his sharp instincts and leadership skills, which serve his clients well in the courtroom. His talents, legal knowledge, and quick wit make him a consistently formidable opponent who persistently achieves positive outcomes.

Representative Experience

Obtained a take-nothing verdict in Harris County District Court in case of subcontractor claiming severe injuries sustained on offshore drilling rig.

Obtained summary judgment for Underwriters in case arguing timely payment of appraisal award nullifies both contractual and extra-contractual liability — affirmed on appeal.

Blum’s Furniture Company, Inc. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London, 459 F. App’x 366 (5th Cir. 2012)

Obtained multi-million dollar jury verdict in a breach of contract/conversion/ conspiracy case involving theft of land-based drilling rig in federal court.

Obtained denial of Plea to the Jurisdiction filed by The City of Pasadena, Texas in case involving on-duty police officer in head-on collision with client — affirmed on appeal.

City of Pasadena v. Belle, 297 S.W.3d 525 (Tex. App. — Houston [14th Dist.] 2009, no pet.)

Obtained defense verdict (second chair) for the Deceased, despite fact she had consumed a significant amount of alcohol in the hours prior to the accident forming the basis of the lawsuit.

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Education, Admissions & Activities

Education

South Texas College of Law

J.D., 2002

University of Houston – Clear Lake

B.S., summa cum laude, 1999
Political Science/Government

Bar Admissions

Texas

2003

Court Admissions

United States District Court of Texas

Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western

United States District Court of Appeals

Fifth Circuit

Professional and Community Activities

Veterans of Foreign Wars

American Legion