Brendan Fitzgerald
Hatfield,PA
Summary
Dedicated litigation and municipal attorney with extensive expertise in employment law, constitutional law, administrative proceedings, and public-sector governance. Proven track record of navigating complex legal landscapes and delivering strategic advisory services to enhance organizational objectives. Committed to leveraging a decade of litigation and regulatory experience to fortify legal compliance frameworks and drive effective risk management solutions. Passionate about fostering collaborative relationships that promote transparency and accountability within public entities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
Joyce, Carmody & Moran, P.C.
01.2022 - Current
- Lead counsel across complex civil, municipal, education, and employment matters.
- Draft and supervise pleadings, dispositive motions, and appellate filings.
- Advise public entities on governance, compliance, and statutory requirements.
- Manage negotiations, regulatory responses, and litigation strategy.
Associate Attorney
Joyce, Carmody & Moran, P.C.
09.2017 - 02.2022
- Conducted litigation in labor, employment, constitutional, municipal, and commercial matters.
- Managed discovery, depositions, hearings, and client communications.
- Prepared filings including motions, briefs, and administrative submissions.
Attorney at Law
Law Offices of Brendan Fitzgerald
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Operated independent civil litigation practice focusing on employment and constitutional disputes.
- Represented clients in administrative hearings and trial-level litigation.
- Managed all aspects of client engagement, filings, and case strategy.
Legal Intern
Cooley Innocence Project
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted in post-conviction investigations involving constitutional violations.
- Conducted legal research and drafted analytical memoranda on criminal procedure issues.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Cooley Law School
01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - History
Temple University
01.2011
Skills
- Employment Law: FLSA, Title VII, ADA, PHRA compliance, workplace investigations
- Constitutional Law: First and Fourteenth Amendment litigation, government liability
- Litigation Strategy and Pleadings
- Administrative and Regulatory Compliance
- Municipal, Education, and Public-Sector Law
- Discovery Management and Depositions
- Brief Writing, Legal Research, and Oral Advocacy
- Client Counseling and Negotiation
Timeline
Partner
Joyce, Carmody & Moran, P.C.
01.2022 - Current
Associate Attorney
Joyce, Carmody & Moran, P.C.
09.2017 - 02.2022
Attorney at Law
Law Offices of Brendan Fitzgerald
01.2014 - 01.2017
Legal Intern
Cooley Innocence Project
09.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - History
Temple University
Juris Doctor -
Cooley Law School
Communication
Drafted and presented complex legal analyses, pleadings, and compliance reports to courts, public entities, and administrative agencies. Skilled at translating statutory requirements into actionable operational guidance for clients.
Leadership
Led litigation strategy for public- and private-sector clients, coordinated multi-party negotiations, and guided institutional stakeholders through regulatory and administrative proceedings.
Admittances
Federal Middle District of Pennsylvania
Federal Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Third Circuit Court of Appeals