Stephen G. Fischer
 STEPHEN G. FISCHER is certified by the Florida Bar as a BOARD CERTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL LAWYER. He is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He is available for consultation, referral and association as co-counsel.
Fields of Practice: Serious Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, Medical Negligence, Product Liability, Defective Products, Auto Collision, Unsafe Premises, Negligent Security, Dog Bite, Nursing Home Abuse / Neglect, Pharmaceuticals, Boating, Admiralty & Maritime Cases and Insurance Claims.
Educational Background: He is a 1969 graduate with High Honors from the UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA School of Business Administration; Honors Graduate Cum Laude from the UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI LAW SCHOOL, Juris Doctor Degree 1973.
Memberships and Achievements:
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers: (AFTL) - Member 1973 to present; BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1992 to 1999; Member, AFTL Medical Malpractice Legislative Task Force, 1993 to present; frequent lecturer to AFTL members on "Board Certification for Civil Trial Lawyers", "Investigation and Discovery in Negligent Security Cases", "Automobile Legislative and Case Law Updates", "Medical Malpractice Cases", and on "Mastering Jury Selection in Today's Climate". AFTL President's Legislative Leadership "Shoe Leather Award" in 1999 and Florida Lawyers' Action Group 1999 - 2000 Award Winner; Chair of Hurricane Andrew Legislative Task Force 1992; Founder and Chairman of People's Law School (1984-1990).
Treasurer 1990 and Secretary 1989. Board of Directors 1985 - 1989; Chairman: Continuing Legal Education Committee; Chairman: Medical/Legal Expert Witness Information Bank. Recipient of the 1986 PRESIDENT'S AWARD. Lecturer to DCTLA members on "Trial Ethics."
Association of Trial Lawyers of America: Member 1973 to present.
American Board of Trial Advocates: Charter Member, Dade County Chapter since 1988.
American College of Barristers: Senior Counsel.
Florida Bar: Member 1973 to present. Public Relations Committee 1989 - 1990; Appointed by Florida Bar President to Board of Legal Specialization and Education Committee (BLSE) 1997 - 1999; BLSE Liaison to Civil Trial Certification Committee, 1997 - 1998. Member, Trial Lawyers Section.
South Miami-Kendall Bar Association: PRESIDENT 1979 - 1980; Chairman, Personal Injury Section 1988 - 1990; In 1988, he was selected "OUTSTANDING PAST PRESIDENT." In 1989, he was one of 11 attorneys in the State of Florida nominated for the first annual "ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR" award by the Florida Law Related Education Association.
Admitted to Practice: To all Courts in the State of Florida, the Supreme Court of the United States of America and to the Trial Bar of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida.
Selecting an Attorney Specializing in Civil Trial
Maybe you never needed the services of an attorney before; but now you do. Obviously, you want a lawyer who is able to handle your particular legal situation, and who has expertise in the area of law relating to your legal needs.
To assist you in finding such a lawyer, The Supreme Court of Florida directed The Florida Bar to offer a "Board Certification" program for Florida Bar members. The program is designed to help the public make an informed decision when seeking and selecting a lawyer.
While all lawyers are allowed to advertise, only certified attorneys are allowed to identify themselves as "Florida Bar Board Certified" or as a "specialist". Certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas of law approved of certification by the Supreme Court of Florida.
A lawyer who is a member in good standing of The Florida Bar and who meets the standards set by the Supreme Court of Florida, may become a "Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer."
Certified lawyers in civil trial law deal with litigation of civil controversies in all areas of substantive law before state and federal courts, administrative agencies and arbitrators. In addition to actual pretrial and trial process, civil trial law includes evaluating, handling and resolving civil controversies prior to initiation of the suit.
Every board certified civil trial lawyer has practiced for at least five years and been substantially involved -30 percent or more- in the area of civil trial law during the three years preceding application. To be certified, the lawyer is required to have conducted at least 15 contested civil cases in courts of general jurisdiction during the lawyers's practice, including cases before a jury and as lead counsel. Credit is given to the lawyer if he or she has served as a judge.
Each certified lawyer must also have passed peer review, completed 50 hours of continuing legal education within the three years proceeding application and passed a written examination demonstrating knowledge, skills and proficiency in the field of civil trial law to justify the representation of special competence.
Board Certification is valid for five years, during which the attorney must continue to practice law and attend Florida Bar-approved continuing legal education courses. To be decertified, requirements similar to those for initial certification must be met. Not all qualified lawyers are certified, but those who are board certified have taken the extra step to have their competence and experience recognized.
Civil Trial Certification was approved by the Supreme Court of Florida in 1982.
(from www.FLABar.org's Certification Pamphlet)
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