Rocky River Municipal Court Judge Donna Congeni Fitzsimmons December 31st, 2023. Among her most notable accomplishments was serving as the lead prosecutor in a three-month trial in federal court that resulted in the conviction of former Cleveland Mafia boss Angelo Lonardo and five of his subordinates. This was the time when Cleveland was called "Bomb City" because of organized crime bombings, and the Judge talks about dealing with death threats.
Matthew Fitzsimmons is Partner at Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC and an adjunct professor at Cleveland State University School of Law. Matt is well known for his career as a business litigator, and his advice for lawyers, especially the newest lawyers, is pure gold. This couple’s story of a life shared in the law will make you laugh and warm your heart.
