Jennifer Fitzgerald
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Jennifer is a seasoned workers' compensation attorney with 17 years of experience representing both injured workers and employers and insurers. This unique background provides Jennifer with an insightful perspective when approaching a case. Jennifer prides herself on achieving successful outcomes for her clients.
She has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as Rising Star attorney, Super lawyer, and in the list of Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota. She is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America. She is a frequent presenter on various workers' compensation topics in Minnesota.
In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and miniature schnauzer. More recently, she can be found coaching her kids swimming and track teams.
Honors And Awards
- Best Lawyers – Lawyer of the Year 2023 workers’ compensation law
- Top Lawyers – Workers’ Compensation Law, Minnesota Monthly (2023)
- Minnesota Rising Stars: 2011 to 2012, 2014 to 2016
- Super Lawyers, 2018 to Present
- Top Women Attorneys: 2012, 2014 to Present
- Best Lawyers in America: 2017 to Present
Languages
- English
Jennifer is a seasoned workers' compensation attorney with 17 years of experience representing both injured workers and employers and insurers. This unique background provides Jennifer with an insightful perspective when approaching a case. Jennifer prides herself on achieving successful outcomes for her clients.
She has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as Rising Star attorney, Super lawyer, and in the list of Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota. She is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America. She is a frequent presenter on various workers' compensation topics in Minnesota.
In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and miniature schnauzer. More recently, she can be found coaching her kids swimming and track teams.
Areas of Practice
- Workers' Compensation 100%
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 2005
Education
- Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- J.D. - 2005
- Honors: cum laude
- Minnesota State University
- M.S. - 2000
- Honors: With High Honors
- Major: Sociology
- University of Minnesota
- B.A.
- Major: Sociology
- Major: Criminology
Professional Associations And Memberships
- Hennepin County Bar Association, 2005 to Present
- MN State Bar Association, 2005 to Present
Pro-Bono Activities
- Volunteer coach for youth swimming and soccer, 2021 to 2022
- Volunteer coach for youth swimming and track and field, 2023
Professional Activities
- Speaker, Minnesota Workers' Compensation Institute, April 2023
- Speaker at Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Rehabilitation Professionals Conference, October 10,2022
- Speaker at various seminars involving workers' compensation topics throughout the United States
- Speaker, Minnesota Workers' Compensation Institute, April 2022
- Speaker, Minnesota Workers' Compensation Symposium, May 2021
- Speaker, Minnesota Workers' Compensation Deskbook, 2018
- Speaker, Workers' Compensation Symposium, May 2017
- Speaker, National Workers Compensation Defense Network Conference - Medical Treatment Panel, Chicago, September 2016
- Speaker, Litigation Process and Settlement Strategy, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Workers' Compensation Summit, June 2015
- Panel Member, The Price Is Right, Minnesota Workers' Compensation Symposium, 2014
Past Employment Positions
- CWK, Shareholder, 2017 to 2022
- Cousineau McGuire, Shareholder, 2005 to 2017