Education
University of Miami, J.D., 1980
Member, Editorial Board, University of Miami Law Review, 1978-1980
Brandeis University, B.A., cum laude, with high honors in Political Science, 1977
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
- Fisher Potter Hodas, PLLC, 2018-present
- 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
- New York Times
- Palm Beach Post, July 13, 2017
- Daily Business Review, September 20, 2016
