Patrick Fitzgerald

Phone. (404) 400-3382
Email. pfitzgerald@wtlaw.com

Patrick has extensive consumer class action and commercial litigation experience, representing clients in federal and state court and in arbitration. He has successfully defended companies against putative class actions and individual lawsuits involving a variety of state and federal statutes, including the TCPA, FDCPA, and state privacy statutes.

Patrick also has insurance coverage experience and has helped clients secure indemnity despite broad exclusions.

Patrick is experienced in all stages of litigation, from case assessment through trial and appeals.  He also has significant experience handling injunctive relief matters, including briefing complex issues on an expedited basis to secure emergency relief for his clients.

Prior to joining WT, Patrick clerked for two federal judges: Judge Dudley H. Bowen of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia and Judge Lisa Ritchey Craig of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

Patrick attended law school at Florida State University, where he graduated first in his class, served on the Florida State University Law Review editorial board as an Articles Editor, and was inducted as a Member of the Order of the Coif.  Prior to law school, Patrick graduated from Binghamton University, with a bachelor’s degree in history.

United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia (Hon. Dudley H. Bowen)
United States Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Georgia (Hon. Lisa Ritchey Craig)

  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
  • Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals

  • Obtained injunctive relief for a Fortune 50 company in a trade secret action against its former employee, recovering stolen data and uncovering evidence of a nationwide conspiracy to use sales data to purchase dozens of commercial properties, leading to a multi-million dollar RICO action.
  • Represented a national hotel chain in defending against a putative class action alleging CIPA liability.   Obtained first-in-the-nation ruling that consent under CIPA can be implied from the circumstances. Obtained this result at the pleadings stage by introducing evidence via motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction.
  • Represented an airline security contractor in a breach of contract action to enforce a revenue adjustment provision in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Obtained a multi-million-dollar award.
  • Defended a national insurance broker from a tortious interference claim by a competitor that led to a jury verdict of no damages.
  • Represented a Fortune 500 insurance company in a successful action to terminate its contract with a claims processor.
  • Represented a national pharmacy retailer in numerous disputes surrounding its lease agreement, enforcing its right of first refusal.
  • Represented a national retail pharmacy in numerous disputes surrounding its lease agreements, successfully enforcing its right of first refusal.
  • Represented a national health insurer in defending against a TCPA class action.  Obtained a dismissal that led to a highly favorable settlement.
  • Defended a nationwide cable provider in a trespass action, settling the claim on highly favorable terms.