Scott Mitchell Fischer
Scott Mitchell Fischer spent the first few years of
his legal career working as a defense lawyer
representing nursing homes being sued for abuse and
neglect, doctors in cases of medical malpractice,
and drivers who caused motor vehicle accidents.
“It
was a tremendous learning tool to be in the trenches
with the other side,” Fischer says. But I
always knew I wanted to be on the side of justice
working for the victims of negligence.”
Now
a well-regarded personal injury attorney with Gordon
& Doner, Fischer is using the knowledge he acquired
while working as a defense lawyer to successfully
seek justice for victims of nursing home abuse and
neglect, medical malpractice and motor vehicle
accidents, as well as all other areas of personal
injury law including premises liability and products
liability cases.
Fischer says his work as a representative of the
injured is much more in line with the goals that led
him to become a lawyer.
“I
wanted to become a lawyer because I enjoy helping
people in need,” Fischer said. That is what
attracted me to this job and what led me to enjoy
doing what I do.”
As
an attorney who represents victims, Fischer has had
many opportunities to help people. But some
cases stand out in his memory more than others.
“I
had a case where a woman went into a nursing home
for treatment of a wound on her foot. The
nursing home neglected her and the wound became
infested with maggots,” Fischer recalls. “That
case was a good example of the responsible party
trying to blame anyone or anything but themselves.
They tried to blame the victim, the doctor, and of
all things, the weather.”
“As
it turned out, that case went to trial and the jury
held the nursing home accountable by rendering a
verdict for $1.27 million,” Fischer said.
“It’s always gratifying to get past the excuses of
the at-fault party and to get justice for someone
who truly deserves it.”
A
graduate of the Frederick G. Levin College of Law at
the University of Florida, Fischer is a member of
the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Fewer than 1 percent of U.S. lawyers are members,
and membership is limited to attorneys who have won
million and multi-million dollar verdicts and
settlements.
Fischer said his success as an attorney is connected
to the characteristics that define him as a person.
“When it comes to things that are important to me, I
am very passionate and persistent about what I do,”
Fischer said. “The passion and persistence I
bring on behalf of my clients gives me an edge that
helps win their cases.”
Opposing lawyers recognize Fischer’s devotion to his
work.
“I
put so much effort into my cases that often the
lawyers on the other side will ask me, ‘Is this your
only case? Don’t you have anything else to do
other than work on this case?’” Fischer says.
“That’s when I know I’m doing my job.”
When
he’s not at work, Fischer enjoys spending time with
his family. Fischer also stays active with a
variety of sports, including basketball, tennis,
running and working out at the gym. He’s also
a sports fan, happy for any opportunity to show his
support for the Florida Gators, Atlanta Braves,
Miami Heat and Miami Dolphins.
His
favorite legal movie: My Cousin Vinny, the
Oscar-winning comedy starring Joe Pesci and Marissa
Tomei.
Professional Background
Admitted to bar: 2000, Florida.
Education: University of Florida (B.S., 1997; J.D., 2000).
Member: Florida Justice Association, Palm Beach Justice Association; Palm Beach County Bar Association; The Florida Bar, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Reported Cases: Consolidated Resources Healthcare v. Fenelus, 853 So. 2d 500 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003).
Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Nursing Home Litigation; Medical Malpractice; Products Liability.
Email: sfischer@fortheinjured.com
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