Michael Fitzgerald, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Cheyenne, Wyoming
focused on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Cheyenne, WY
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Michael Fitzgerald is an attorney based in Cheyenne, WYOMING. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at The Fitzgerald Law Firm.
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- Cheyenne, WYOMING
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
- Handles Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury matters from Cheyenne, WYOMING.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Michael Fitzgerald: Michael Fitzgerald is an attorney based in Cheyenne, WYOMING. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at The Fitzgerald Law Firm.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Michael takes on
Michael concentrates on medical malpractice and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Medical Malpractice
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Personal Injury
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Medical Malpractice cases in Cheyenne, Wyoming
Michael takes medical malpractice 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Cheyenne, Wyoming
Michael 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Michael Fitzgerald — medical malpractice lawyer in Cheyenne
Michael Fitzgerald is an attorney based in Cheyenne, WYOMING. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at The Fitzgerald Law Firm.
Michael Fitzgerald is a personal injury attorney specializing in wrongful death and medical malpractice actions. He strives to be an advocate for his clients and their families by providing top-quality representation. His success in building both relationships with his clients and concrete cases had led to several multi-million dollar verdicts.
Before joining the Fitzgerald Law Firm in 2015, Michael clerked for the Honorable Alan B. Johnson in the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming. During his time in school, he interned with the Federal Public Defender’s office.
Michael graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2011 with degrees in History and Philosophy, and from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2104 where he was awarded the Order of the Coif. Additionally, Michael wrote and published a Case Note for the Wyoming Law Review focusing on Worker’s Compensation. He served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Wyoming Law Review for the 2013 - 2014 term.
How Michael handles medical malpractice matters
Michael Fitzgerald is a personal injury attorney specializing in wrongful death and medical malpractice actions. He strives to be an advocate for his clients and their families by providing top-quality representation. His success in building both relationships with his clients and concrete cases had led to several multi-million dollar verdicts. Before joining the Fitzgerald Law Firm in 2015,…
Who Michael represents
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice and personal injury matters in Cheyenne and the surrounding Wyoming area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Wyoming
JD · 2014
University of Wyoming
B.A. - Philosophy · 2011
Michael studied at JD in University of Wyoming and B.A. - Philosophy in University of Wyoming.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed JD in University of Wyoming and B.A. - Philosophy in University of Wyoming. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in Wyoming is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Michael has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association, Member of the Year, 2022
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association, Member of the Year, 2022 (2026).
Locations
Michael Fitzgerald's office in Cheyenne
Michael'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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How to hire Michael Fitzgerald — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael'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; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Cheyenne, Wyoming
A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice 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 Michael
Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every medical malpractice 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. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michael Fitzgerald
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a medical malpractice case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michael offer a free consultation?
Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do medical malpractice cases in Wyoming typically take?
Simple medical malpractice 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. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michael take my case if I'm outside Cheyenne?
Michael 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 — Michael 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 Michael?
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. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michael accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?
Michael'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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