M. Joseph FitzGerald, III

Service Areas

Businesses & Corporations
Contracts, Agreements & Commercial Transactions
Mergers & Acquisitions
Securities Law
Franchises
Franchise Disputes

Profile

Mr. FitzGerald’s practice is centered on business and corporate law, especially corporate transactions and franchising. He works on legal matters involving contract review, asset purchase agreements, and mergers and acquisitions. He also assists clients in structuring transactions that facilitate business growth and development.

Professional Affiliations

 Alabama Bar Association

Education

• J.D., 2016, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
  Symposium Editor and Junior Editor, Journal of the Legal Profession
  Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society
• B.B.A., 2005, University of Montevallo, Montevallo, AL
  Cadet Captain, U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps
• Marion Military Institute, Marion, Alabama

Bar Admissions

Alabama, 2017

Court Admissions

All Alabama Courts

Other Experience

• Financial advisor with Merrill Lynch, Birmingham, AL (2005-2008).
• U.S. Army Special Forces Officer (Green Beret), with service as a SFODA Commander in Iraq and Qatar. Currently a Special Forces Company Commander in the Alabama Army National Guard with a rank of Major.
• Top-Secret Security Clearance with SCI.
• Foreign-Language proficiency in Arabic and French.
• Commander of a Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (A-Team) for 36 months.