Atty Fitzsimmons was a terrible GAL for my kids. He was highly favored with their mom, despite clear evidence of physical abuse, substance use, and horrific treatment. He had very minimal contact with the kids for someone who was supposed to represent them. I did end up obtaining full placement, but only by working around him. He almost reluctantly received the evidence to finally agree that my kids' voices were authentic in not wanting to be with their abusive mother. He was a tremendous barrier to justice, and I was disgusted to have to pay him money for a gross abuse of power. He did not listen to my kids' words, and took all the lies that their mom fed him as truth to their own detriment. Our case lasted one year, when it could have been done in a few months if he did his job. He needs a new line of law to practice, and he should NOT represent kids. He also would not work with me during the financial hardship of the divorce and tried to hold me in contempt of court in the middle of the process. I have many ethical concerns with this man.

Mr. Fitzsimmons is cocky, rude and lazy. Honestly would rate him at a 0. Does not do full investigations and honestly does not care about anyone but himself. Literally requested to go first in court because he had a birthday party to get to. Waits until last minute to do his job and literally does not do it right when time is of the essence. Was court appointed in the case and we will be filing a grievance against him. Literally out for money and makes you do all the work!

Fitzsimmons is arrogant, shows favoritism and does not have the best interest of the children he is supposed to be representing at heart when making decisions. He never once met with the children he was suppose to be representing nor did he take their wants for 50/50 placement into consideration. He kept what could have been a simple custody case (with 2 capable working parents) open for 4 years + while lining his pockets $$$. Avoid using Fitzsimmons at all costs, he is horrible at his job and will not treat you or your children honestly. His decisions ruin relationships, ruin families, drain finances and you’ll be left mentally exhausted from his mind games. If I could rate Fitzsimmons at a ZERO I would.