Judge William M. Fitzpatrick: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Deval L. Patrick

Biography

The Hon. William M. Fitzpatrick is First Justice of the Somerville District Court in Massachusetts. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Deval Patrick on October 16, 2014, filling a vacancy created by the elevation of the Hon. Robert N. Tochka to the Massachusetts Superior Court.


Prior to his appointment, Fitzpatrick was Assistant General Counsel for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. He started in 1992, managing a civil litigation practice in the Massachusetts trial courts.


Fitzpatrick earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northeastern University in 1977. He spent the next few years working as an accountant before completing a J.D. at Suffolk University Law School in 1983.


After graduating from law school, Fitzpatrick began his legal career as an assistant district attorney for the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. He served in that capacity for two years, eventually leaving to become legal counsel for the Massachusetts Joint Legislative Committee on Transportation.


His memberships have included the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Boston Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. He is also involved with the Livable Streets Alliance, the East Somerville Main Streets, the Charles River Watershed Association, the Victim Rights Law Center, and the Codman Square Health Center.


Fitzpatrick was a resident of Lynnfield at the time of his appointment. He is a Youth Coach for Our Lady of the Assumption Parish.

Recent Cases by Hon. William M. Fitzpatrick

On January 28, 2021 a declaratory judgment g.l. c. 231a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Jan 28, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Declaratory Judgment G.L. c. 231A

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

On December 1, 2020 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

20 Files
Filed

Dec 01, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2025

On September 10, 2020 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

17 Files
Filed

Sep 10, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Injunction

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Injunctive Action

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2021

On August 24, 2020 confirmation of arbitration awards case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Aug 24, 2020

Status

Judgment on Award

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Confirmation of Arbitration Awards

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

Confirm,Vacate Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2021

On July 27, 2020 a declaratory judgment g.l. c. 231a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Jul 27, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Declaratory Judgment G.L. c. 231A

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 22, 2023

On July 16, 2020 condominium lien & charges case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Jul 16, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Condominium Lien & Charges

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2021

On July 3, 2020 an injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Jul 03, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Injunction

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Injunctive Action

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 31, 2023

On June 30, 2020 an other tortious action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Jun 30, 2020

Status

Transfer

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Other Tortious Action

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2021

On April 9, 2020 an other negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Apr 09, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2021

On April 6, 2020 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Apr 06, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2021

On March 23, 2020 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Mar 23, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 12, 2023

On March 12, 2020 a declaratory judgment g.l. c. 231a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

31 Files
Filed

Mar 12, 2020

Status

Consolidation

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Declaratory Judgment G.L. c. 231A

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2023

On March 9, 2020 an other real property action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Mar 09, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Other Real Property Action

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2024

On March 9, 2020 a construction dispute case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Mar 09, 2020

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Construction Dispute

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 22, 2023

On February 26, 2020 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Feb 26, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2021

On January 14, 2020 an other contract action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Jan 14, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Other Contract Action

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2021

On January 6, 2020 an insurance contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jan 06, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Insurance Contract

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2021

On November 27, 2019 services, labor and materials case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

17 Files
Filed

Nov 27, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Services, Labor and Materials

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2023

On November 25, 2019 a commercial paper case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

20 Files
Filed

Nov 25, 2019

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Commercial Paper

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2021

On November 18, 2019 a declaratory judgment g.l. c. 231a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

21 Files
Filed

Nov 18, 2019

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Declaratory Judgment G.L. c. 231A

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2021

On October 16, 2019 a products liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

24 Files
Filed

Oct 16, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Products Liability

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Products Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 25, 2025

On October 15, 2019 a motor vehicle negligence - personal injury / property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

21 Files
Filed

Oct 15, 2019

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2021

On October 4, 2019 a tortious action involving the commonwealth, municipality, mbta, etc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Oct 04, 2019

Status

Transfer

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Tortious Action involving the Commonwealth, Municipality, MBTA, etc.

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2023

On September 13, 2019 an appeal from administrative agency g.l. c. 30a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge William M. Fitzpatrick presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Sep 13, 2019

Status

Judgment on the Pleadings

Court

Middlesex County

County

Middlesex County, MA

Court Category

Appeal from Administrative Agency G.L. c. 30A

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2021