Scott D. Fisher, Esq.:

My practice primarily encompasses the fields of estate planning, domestic partnership law, real property litigation and transactional matters and commercial/business representation. Additionally, I have gained valuable experience and insight as a mediator of domestic partnership disputes. I have also obtained valuable experience through the litigation of racial, gender and sexual orientation discrimination and sexual harassment disputes within the areas of public accommodations and employment, and through the pursuit of wrongful death/ serious personal injury actions.

I take great pride in planning and providing for the legal needs of the GLBT community. I am determined to provide the legal protection, security and peace of mind that all individuals and families deserve. I strive to provide my clients with the utmost in professionalism, while retaining a personal, hands-on approach that clients expect and deserve of their trusted legal advisor.

I have practiced law within Southern California since 1987. At the outset of my legal career, I gained valuable experience within a medium-sized law firm environment. This background provided me with the knowledge and confidence necessary to establish a successful law practice. In 1995, I founded my law practice in Los Angeles. In 2001, I expanded my practice by opening a second office in Palm Springs. I established the Palm Springs regional office in order to provide needed legal services for the GLBT community. I am available for consultations in both the Los Angeles and Palm Springs offices on a regular, pre-scheduled appointment basis.

My current and recent memberships, affiliations and positions within the community include:

• Federal Club Member and Major Donor: Human Rights Campaign: 2003 - present
• President and Board Member: Le Chateau Homeowners’ Association: 2002 - present
• Member, Wehobiz.net Business Network 2005 - present
• Licensed Real Estate Broker, State of California 2007 - present
• Member, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles 2007 - present
• Member, Real Property, Trusts and Estates and Commercial Law Sections of the Los Angeles County Bar Association
• Former Board Member and Officer: Wishva Foundation, a charitable organization established for pediatric cancer research for the benefit of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
• Volunteer Attorney and Supporter: Bet Tzedek Legal Services, a nonprofit organization dedicated to provide quality legal services to low-income and elderly citizens
• Admitted to practice law before all state and federal courts within the State of California: 1987 - present
• Admitted to practice law before the U.S. Tax Court 1988 - present

My educational background includes:

• B.S., Business Administration degree (Accounting ): University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
• Juris Doctorate degree (Law): Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
• Trial Law Institute, University of California, Hastings College of Law, San Francisco, California