Get to Know John Fisher
John Fisher is an attorney at law dedicated to his clients and a thorough professional in his practice. With a Juris Doctor Degree, John has the understanding and credentials to excel in the litigation community. He has represented well more than 1000 people and resolved cases worth millions of dollars. Whether negotiating settlements or litigating cases in court, he approaches every problem with a plan and an openness to adjust as necessary to achieve the desired outcome.
Mr. Fisher received his Juris Doctor Degree at Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, where he was a Member of the Law Review and was chosen to clerk for the Honorable District Judge Karen Wells Roby. His undergraduate degree is in Finance from the University of Florida. John Fisher is admitted to and has practiced in both Louisiana and Florida, having passed the bar in each state.
Early in his career, Mr . Fisher worked as a judicial law clerk for federal district judge Karen Wells Roby in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. He has held the position of a judicial law clerk in both the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana as well as the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Mr. Fisher has been a member of various bars, including the: Louisiana State Bar Association, The Florida Bar, American Bar Association, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Related to this, Mr. Fisher is a member of the American Bar Association Litigation and Dispute Resolution Sections and Financial Fraud-Concealment Fraud Committee. He is also a Lifetime Member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Practice Areas
John Fisher’s remarkable career as an attorney at law has seen him work in a variety of legal fields, with each one playing an important role in the development of his legal expertise. Whether it’s a personal injury case or a medical malpractice case, he is able to utilize his knowledge of the law to achieve the best possible result for his clients through expert representation in settlements and at trial.
He has represented clients throughout New York, focusing on the need for aggressive representation to pursue compensation. He has experience with accidents, including motorcycle accidents, train accidents or a case involving a bicycle, and each instance has provided him the ability to look at myriad details about an accident and turn them into a strong argument for his client. Whether it’s gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses or examining a client’s medical records, he can provide a compelling case that will be considered by the judge and jury.
Along the way, he has joined in the rare challenge of taking on a medical malpractice case. Instances of medical malpractice are often difficult to prove, as there are many situations where a doctor’s actions might have needed to be reviewed more carefully, but there is little actual evidence of wrongdoing. Fisher is able to argue the most compelling medical malpractice case and help his client receive a settlement or jury decision in their favor.
High-Profile Cases and Wins
Throughout his career, John Fisher has encountered various memorable clients and cases that stand out. He frequently reflects on several in particular: One of the most catastrophic events in U.S. history prompted a turn in Mr. Fisher’s career path. When two planes struck the Twin Towers in New York City on September 11, 2001, Mr. Fisher, then a senior associate in a corporate real estate legal group, was assigned to the deal for the purchase of the site. His work on the real estate transaction drew commendations from the senior partners in the group. In 2005, he went into business for himself, and has never looked back. Mr. Fisher represented a casino employee who suffered a debilitating back injury on the job, leaving them unable to work or support themselves – their whole career ahead of them had been ripped away. The insurance company claimed that the claimant was faking their injuries, but the jury did not buy the insurance company’s argument, and decided in the claimant’s favor. Another memorable case involved a client whose mortgage escalated when the lender’s FICO credit score inaccurately led to him being classified as a lower credit risk, resulting in exorbitant fees. The lender settled favorably in the client’s favor. One case that stands out in Mr. Fisher’s mind was a real estate family dispute, which ended in a defendant verdict. Mr. Fisher was proud of the way his client team tried the case. The verdict was even larger than the offer the defense had made. One of Mr. Fisher’s favorite clients was a single grandmother who had a huge family of grandchildren. The family was very close. But shortly after the grandmother died, a family feud erupted over the future of a family heirloom property, a home in St. Croix. When in his early 30s, John Fisher found himself before the New Jersey Supreme Court in a matter involving eminent domain and property. When the State condemned a roadway, Mr. Fisher had represented the property owner. The Jersey State League of Municipalities called it "one of the biggest property cases in New Jersey’s history."
Client Reviews and Testimonials
To get a sense of how John Fisher is viewed by his clients, I have compiled some testimonials from reviews posted on Avvo and Justia, as well as a few recent Google reviews from the past month.
The majority of recent reviews that I found on Justia, from February of this year, state that:
"I had a very good experience with Attorney Fisher. He delivered exactly what he promised and got me an excellent result. He was professional and most importantly, responsive."
A review from October 2018 states: "My experience with Mr Fisher was outstanding. He knew the Law and all my options. At one point I thought it was hopeless but Mr Fisher made the impossible happen. He is a great attorney I highly recommend him."
Another recent review on Avvo from March 2019 states: "Mr . Fisher has been instrumental in guiding me through difficult family matters. He is very knowledgeable, efficient and assertive in court. I am very appreciative of his guidance through these challenges."
Avvo reviews from last year state: "I am extremely satisfied with the service provided by John Fisher. He was diligent, competent and very responsive to my needs. His negotiations and skills led to the desired outcome in my case. I would not hesitate to highly recommend Mr. Fisher."
Another review from January of last year states: "John Fisher represented me in a complicated lawsuit. The odds were against us considering the circumstances but after hiring Mr. Fisher as my lawyer, we were able to make a good recovery for our case and moved forward in my life."
Contribution to the Legal Profession
Among the many contributions that John Fisher has made to the legal community is his involvement with the Litigation Counsel of America, a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. This organization is dedicated to promoting superior advocacy and ethical standards in the practice of law while also presenting an opportunity for fellowship among its distinguished members. John serves on the LCA governing council as a fellow and as the district membership chair.
John has written about legal malpractice litigation on numerous occasions; most recently, "Sex, Lies and Legal Malpractice: Fighting Back Against the Grey Bar, a Law Firm’s Guide" is a publication of the Defense Research Institute, a national organization devoted to improving the quality of legal representation and delivered to law firms across the country. The article includes an entire section devoted to the State’s errors and omissions coverage insurance application process. It also provides a malicious analysis of the anti-plaintiff bias of many state bar associations.
John is the publisher of the Legal Malpractice Blog which is in its twenty-first year and is considered a valuable source of information on legal malpractice litigation. He writes articles on many issues that affect attorneys and their clients with regard to legal malpractice. John also edits and contributes to the Legal Malpractice Law Review, which is published primarily for attorneys and the judiciary. He is a member of the Conference of Bar Leaders, which publishes Continual Learning: Mandatory CLE for Florida Bar Leaders and is a two-time winner of its writing contest.
How to Reach John Fisher and His Consultations
John Fisher provides a time-efficient and personalized consultation process. When you first reach out to him, you can expect to have a one-on-one phone conference and for Mr. Fisher to be your main point of contact throughout your case.
No auto attendants, no transfer to another department to speak to someone unfamiliar with your case , etc. Mr. Fisher is always available for consultation in any venues that are most convenient to you – work or home. John Fisher works with manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, retailers, transportation companies, importers, exporters, insurers, and service providers to protect their rights and assert their claims. He handles cases in both Federal and State courts in the Tri-state area, Eastern United States, and Nationwide.