James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald, Personal Injury Attorney in Cheyenne, Wyoming
focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability
Cheyenne, WY
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James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald is an attorney based in Cheyenne, WYOMING. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at The Fitzgerald Law Firm.
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- Cheyenne, WYOMING
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- Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from Cheyenne, WYOMING.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Cheyenne) (2013).
About James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald: James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald is an attorney based in Cheyenne, WYOMING. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at The Fitzgerald Law Firm.
Areas of practice
James's practice areas in Cheyenne
James concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case James handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Personal Injury cases in Cheyenne, Wyoming
James takes personal injury matters in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Cheyenne, Wyoming
James takes product liability matters in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Biography
James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald, personal injury attorney serving Cheyenne
James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald is an attorney based in Cheyenne, WYOMING. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at The Fitzgerald Law Firm. James works from Cheyenne, Wyoming and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
Jim Fitzgerald founded The Fitzgerald Law Firm with the cornerstone belief of finding truth and justice. He represents severely injured clients and families who have lost loved ones, people in complex damages cases in the areas of product liability resulting in catastrophic injuries and death, workplace liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.
Over the decades, Jim has developed a national reputation for delivering extraordinary results, holding the record for the highest number of verdicts ever upheld on appeal in Wyoming for personal injuries and wrongful death.
Jim is a member of several other exclusive trial lawyer organizations by peer nomination, including the Inner Circle of Advocates, an organization limited to 100 of the top plaintiff lawyers in the country, the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers.
James's approach to personal injury cases
Jim Fitzgerald founded The Fitzgerald Law Firm with the cornerstone belief of finding truth and justice. He represents severely injured clients and families who have lost loved ones, people in complex damages cases in the areas of product liability resulting in catastrophic injuries and death, workplace liability, medical malpractice , and wrongful death . Over the decades, Jim has developed a…
Clients James works with
James reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in Cheyenne and the surrounding Wyoming area.
Credentials
Credentials — where James studied and practices
University of Colorado at Boulder
J.D. · 1975
University of Colorado at Boulder
— · 1975
University of Wyoming
— · 1969
Jurisdictions
James's state bar admissions
Colorado, Colorado B
ACTIVE
Wyoming, Wyoming Sta
ACTIVE
Alabama, Alabama Sta
ACTIVE
James studied at J.D. in University of Colorado at Boulder, — in University of Colorado at Boulder, and — in University of Wyoming.
Law school and academic background
James completed J.D. in University of Colorado at Boulder, — in University of Colorado at Boulder, and — in University of Wyoming. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice James runs in Wyoming is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
James's legal honors and published work
James has received 17 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Cheyenne)
2013
Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Litigation (Cheyenne)
2012
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation (Cheyenne)
2011
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Top 100 Mountain States
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Irish Legal 100 Top U.S. Lawyers
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Cheyenne) (2013). Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Litigation (Cheyenne) (2012). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation (Cheyenne) (2011). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026).
Locations
James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald's office in Cheyenne
James's primary office is at 2108 Warren Avenue, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with James usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
James charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; James will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Cheyenne, Wyoming
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for James
James discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. James confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
James's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about James E. "Jim" Fitzgerald
How much does it cost to hire James for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. James walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does James offer a free consultation?
James charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check James's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Wyoming typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. James gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can James take my case if I'm outside Cheyenne?
James is licensed in Wyoming. Matters governed by Wyoming law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — James will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with James?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. James will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is James accepting new personal injury clients right now?
James's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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