Robert P. Fitzsimmons

Fitzsimmons Law Firm PLLC

Wheeling, WV

46+ Years Experience

Licensed in 3 States

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About Robert

Robert P. Fitzsimmons is a highly successful trial lawyer with over 40 years of experience, having tried more than 150 cases to verdict and secured over $1 billion in settlements. He is recognized as one of the top plaintiffs' trial lawyers in the country and has received numerous awards including 'Lawyer of the Year' by Best Lawyers and an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from WVU College of Law. He is also a co-founder and co-director of the Brain Injury Research Institute (BIRI) and has co-authored several medical research papers on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). He has extensive...

Licensed States

WV OH PA

Education

J.D.

University of Baltimore School of Law

B.S.

Allegheny College

Awards & Recognition

Best Lawyers in America

Lawyer of the Year · 2024

Best Lawyers in America

2024

Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the West Virginia University College of Law

2019

Knight of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great

2018

Best Lawyers in America

2018

Professional Associations

Board of Governors of the West Virginia State BarWest Virginia State Bar Lawyer Disciplinary Board Investigative PanelThe Judicial Ethics Investigation CommitteeBoxing Commissioner for the State of West Virginia's Athletic CommissionBrain Injury Research Institute (BIRI)