In the Matter of Stephen Vincent Fitzgerald, Jr

Summary

The Court granted Stephen Vincent Fitzgerald, Jr.'s application for certification of fitness to practice law after determining that he had demonstrated rehabilitation by clear and convincing evidence. Fitzgerald accepted responsibility for his prior misuse of trust funds, addressed the resulting harm, and presented evidence of sustained sobriety, stable employment, community involvement, and support from judges and other professionals. His readmission remains conditioned on satisfying the applicable remaining requirements, including passing the Georgia Bar Examination.