W. Fitzsimons and Associates, PLLC

W. Fitzsimons & Associates, PLLC is a Rutland, Vermont law firm handling family law, probate litigation, civil litigation, and appellate work. Led by Wendy Fitzsimons, the firm emphasizes client-centered representation with particular experience in high-conflict family cases and complex financial disputes.

About

W. Fitzsimons & Associates, PLLC is a law firm based in Rutland, Vermont, serving Rutland County and surrounding areas. The firm concentrates on four primary practice areas: family law, probate litigation, civil litigation, and appellate work.

The firm is led by Wendy Fitzsimons, Esq., who is supported by Laura Savall as Of Counsel, along with associates Michael Piekny and Nathan Webb. Jill Sabataso serves as the firm's legal assistant. The team emphasizes a client-centered approach that combines professional legal expertise with personal attention to each case's unique circumstances.

In family law, W. Fitzsimons & Associates handles divorce, child custody matters, and guardianship litigation. The firm recognizes that family law cases are often emotionally charged and legally intricate, and it works to guide clients through these sensitive proceedings with both compassion and strategic acumen. Divorce matters can involve complex financial discovery, child custody evaluations, parental alienation concerns, and contested asset divisions. The firm has experience managing high-conflict cases that extend over multiple hearings and require coordination with court-appointed evaluators, forensic experts, and other professionals.

The civil litigation practice addresses contract disputes, property disagreements, and other civil matters. The firm pursues favorable outcomes through both settlement negotiation and contested litigation when necessary. The probate litigation team assists clients during probate processes, offering guidance during what is often a difficult time for families managing a loved one's estate.

For clients who believe a trial court's decision was incorrect or wish to defend a judgment on appeal, the firm's appellate litigation attorneys evaluate cases and advise clients on the merits and strategy of pursuing an appeal.

Client feedback reflects satisfaction with the firm's communication, strategic thinking, and dedication. Clients have noted Wendy Fitzsimons' ability to balance compassion with firmness, her diligent attention to detail, her availability, and her capacity to help clients see the substantive issues clearly amid the complexity of their cases. Former clients have reported successful outcomes in both contract disputes and contested family matters.

The firm serves clients throughout Rutland County and the surrounding region of Vermont.

Overview compiled from the firm's website