Jeffrey D. Fisher
Founding Partner
515 North Flagler Drive
Suite 800
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Education
University of Miami, J.D.
Member, Editorial Board, University of Miami Law Review
Brandeis University, B.A., cum laude, with high honors in Political Science
Admissions
- The Florida Bar
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th, 11th and District of Columbia Circuits
Clerkships
- Law Clerk, Hon. Eugene P. Spellman, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1980-1982
Jeff Fisher became one of the "top ten" divorce lawyers in the country by bringing the skills that he learned as a federal prosecutor to his family law practice.
Mr. Fisher has handled billions of dollars' worth of family cases. He has a highly selective practice to ensure that each client, and each case, receives his full attention.
Professional Experience
- Rottenstreich Farley Bronstein Fisher Potter Hodas LLP. 2023-present
- Fisher Potter Hodas, PLLC, 2018-2023
- Fisher, Bendeck & Potter, P.L. (and predecessor) 1989-2017
- Associate Professor, University of Miami School of Law, 2016-present (Short Course: Advanced Topics In Family Law)
- Partner, Friedman & Atherton 1985-1989
- Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida, 1982-1985
Publications
- Co-author, "Calculating Damages In Securities Contract Breach Cases," Law360 (October 2015)
- Co-author, "Tax Consequences of Distributing Equity Compensation Rights in Divorce," Florida Bar Journal (January 2014)
- Co-author, "Beyond the Imminent Sale Doctrine: Valuing Assets with Imbedded Tax Consequences," Florida Bar Journal (June 2010)
Professional/Civic Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- The Florida Bar
- Palm Beach County Bar
- Board Certified Marital and Family Law Lawyer
- Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
- American Inns of Court
- The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
Significant Representations
- Most of Mr. Fisher's clients are kept completely confidential but the media has covered a number of significant cases, including those listed below:
- Represented Sarah Pursglove in her divorce from internet entrepreneur Robert Oesterlund
- Representation of Ashley Kozel in her divorce from the former CEO of Gulf Keystone Petroleum, Ltd., Todd Kozel
- Representation of Angela Koch in her divorce from billionaire oil tycoon and America's Cup winner William I. Koch
- Representation of Lois Zelman in the divorce case filed by Martin Zelman
- Representation of Lisa Leder in her divorce from Marc J. Leder, co-founder Sun Capital Partners
- Representation of professional golfer Greg Norman
- Representation of Brooke Gordon in her divorce from Jeffrey Gordon, NASCAR champion
- Representation of Susan Markin in her divorce from David Markin, CEO Checker Motors
- Representation of Karen Lasky in her divorce from William Lasky, CEO, JLG Industries and Accuride Corp.
- Representation of Richard Bailey, former CEO of MFS, in his divorce from Nanette Sexton Bailey
- Representation of Nancy Bernard in her divorce from Jack Satter, partner New York Yankees
Awards & Recognitions
- University of Miami Dean's Forum, Alumni Award 2015
- Listed, Florida Super Lawyers 2007-2016
- Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating – AV Preeminent
- Listed, Best Lawyers in America 2006-2016
- Listed, Top 10 Divorce Lawyers in America
Media Mentions
- Chambers and Partners
- New York Times
- Fox News
- September 20, 2016Daily Business Review