Steven S. Fitzgerald - New York, NY
Attorney at Wollmuth Maher & Deutsch LLP
Securities & Governance Litigation Lawyers in New York, NY
500 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10110
New York Securities & Governance Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Securities & Governance Litigation
- Bankruptcy & Restructuring
- Commercial Litigation & Arbitration
Litigation: 95%
Attorney Information
Overview
Steve Fitzgerald represents clients in complex commercial disputes, including securities and distressed debt litigation, and breach of contract actions. Since joining the firm in 2011, he has worked on cases involving billions of dollars of financial-fraud claims, achieving successful resolutions for several of the Firm’s clients.
Among other pending matters, Steve is currently representing (i) a subsidiary of Essilor Luxottica in litigation against a large bank arising out of more than $270 million of fraudulent wire transfers, (ii) the administrative agent of a defaulted junior mezzanine loan facility relating to the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford New Jersey, and (iii) institutional investors in an action filed against General Electric Company in an appeal pending in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Steve has consistently been listed as a “Super Lawyers” in the New York Super Lawyers® for 2015-2022.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Included in the list of New York Super Lawyers®, 2015 - 2022.
Education
Legal Education
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St. John's University School of Law, 2003
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Law Review: St. John's Law Review, Articles and Notes Editor
Non Legal Education
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American University, 1993
B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Law Clerk, Hon. William C. Conner, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2003-2004)
Languages
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English
Published Works
Articles
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Expansion of Charitable Choice, the Faith Based Initiative and the Supreme Court's Establishment Clause Jurisprudence, 42 Cath. Law. 211, 2002
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2004
Other Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association (Member)
- Federal Bar Council (Member)
Contact
500 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10110
Phone Number: 212-651-0551
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.wmd-law.com/
Hours: Monday - Friday; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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