Michael Fitzpatrick, a respected former Court of Appeals Judge and Circuit Court Judge, serves as a Mediator and Arbitrator throughout Wisconsin. He brings to your case 40 years of experience as a Mediator, Arbitrator, Appellate Court Judge, Trial Court Judge, and an accomplished trial lawyer.
Judge Fitzpatrick is known for his impartial, thorough, and practical handling of cases. He has extensive experience in numerous matters including commercial litigation, shareholder, partner, and LLC member disputes, employment-related claims including noncompete and confidentiality agreements, business-related disputes, real estate matters, commercial and residential construction claims, insurance coverage disputes, and significant personal injury, products liability, and professional malpractice lawsuits.
Judge Fitzpatrick has conducted dozens of mediations and arbitrations in complex cases and has conducted hundreds of jury and non-jury trials. He has presided at countless evidentiary hearings, summary judgment motions, and discovery disputes. Judge Fitzpatrick has authored numerous highly regarded opinions that resolved and clarified important areas of civil law for practitioners. He has recognized expertise, with substantial judicial experience, resolving discovery disputes concerning electronically stored information.
Prior to becoming a judge, Michael Fitzpatrick had a distinguished career as an experienced advocate. He served as national litigation counsel for several companies and tried major, multi-party cases for individuals and businesses including insurance coverage disputes, commercial lawsuits, intellectual property litigation, noncompete and nondisclosure agreements, personal injury, products liability cases, construction claims, and professional malpractice lawsuits in state and federal courts in Wisconsin and throughout the United States. Read More >>
Judge Fitzpatrick provides neutral services throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest.
Let Judge Fitzpatrick bring to your case his exceptional experience gained as a Mediator, Arbitrator, Appellate Court Judge, Trial Court Judge, and an accomplished trial lawyer.
Judge Fitzpatrick is a member of these American Arbitration Association Panels: Commercial; Large Complex; Judicial; Employment; Construction; and eDiscovery.
Availability
Available for in-person or video conferences, and for full-day or half-day conferences.