Bio
Francis P. Fitzsimmons is a Principal in the Firm's Workers' Compensation Department. He has developed a special interest in occupational disease, hearing loss, and wage calculation cases. He handles all aspects of the workers’ compensation practice, from trial work before the Workers’ Compensation Judges, to appellate work before the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board, Commonwealth Court and Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. In addition, Mr. Fitzsimmons speaks frequently to a broad array of groups regarding Pennsylvania workers’ compensation defense practices and represents a wide spectrum of clients including insurance companies, third-party administrators, and self-insureds. He has been with the Firm since 1990.
The Best Lawyers in America™ recognized Mr. Fitzsimmons in its 2025 edition in the Workers' Compensation Law - Employers category. For information about these selections and an overview of common third-party publications, rankings, and list methodologies, click here.
Education
- J.D., Villanova University School of Law, 1986
- B.S., Kutztown University, 1983
Bar Memberships
- Pennsylvania (1986)
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Affiliations
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Lancaster County Bar Association
- Berks County Bar Association
Speaking Engagements
- "Workers' Compensation Update," Berks County Safety Committee Meeting
- "Case Law Update," Post & Schell's Workers’ Compensation Seminar, Hershey, PA
- "Average Weekly Wage Calculation," Lancaster County Bar Association
News & Insights
Education
- J.D., Villanova University School of Law, 1986
- B.S., Kutztown University, 1983
Bar Memberships
- Pennsylvania (1986)
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Affiliations
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Lancaster County Bar Association
- Berks County Bar Association