Scott D. Fisher

Scott D. Fisher

4.1
Rating: 1.9

Licensed for 20 years

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Reason: Not Practicing
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022
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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 18 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2007

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Licensed in Wisconsin for 20 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2005

Disciplinary Suspension

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

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Scott D. Fisher's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Amanda | March 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Poor Experience

I hired Mr. Fisher as my attorney on 9/1/17 to help with a custody case for my son, which then turned in to a termination case. The outcome of my case ended the way I wanted it to, but Mr. Fisher was little to no help along the way. There were weeks and months that would pass that I did not hear fro...m him, even after calling, leaving voicemails, texts, and emailing him several times. When I finally would get a response, he was extremely dismissive. He went so far as to tell me to "relax". A week before our first hearing was set, I tried multiple times a day to reach out to him so that I could understand what to expect. He did not contact me until the night before, which was a Sunday night, to inform me that it had been postponed. After that, I requested my statements multiple times, and was told he would get them to me several times, but every time I never received them. His excuse was that he was busy with work, as if I had not already paid him, or I was not his work. When the hearing came, after it had been postponed, Mr. Fisher did not even show up for my hearing. I was waiting at the court house, and the judge had to call Mr. Fisher and the judge had to make an exception and allow him to appear by phone. I'm not sure if he forgot, or just didn't care to show his face. He did email me 5 minutes after the hearing was set to start letting me know he had requested to postpone the hearing again. Even though the judge informed me that she had not received any notice from him. I was completely unprepared for the hearing, but it did go my way, which I was thankful for. After the hearing, I was told that Mr. Fisher had started a new job and was leaving his own practice, which leads me to believe that he is/was letting his cases fall to the wayside. I really can't express enough my frustration, disappointment, and anger at Mr. Fisher's actions and behavior. He had no care for my well being, my son's well being, or my case. This caused me a great deal of stress and anxiety over the last six months.

Posted by Emily | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

We Won!

Fisher helped my fiance in his child custody case against his Ex. She filed numerous false allegations, but thank god Fisher and the Judge saw through her horrendous acting skills and she lost. Thank you Fisher for getting my fiance through such a hard time in his life. I would recommend Fisher to... anyone. Thanks again.

Scott Fisher

Replied last July 13, 2017

Thank you for the kind words!

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer Scott Fisher

My son was represented by Attorney Scott Fisher. I recommend Attorney Scott Fisher to my family and friends and others. He had done absolutely outstanding job for my son in a legal situation. Words can't express my gratitude. Thank you again so very much Scott!!! Great JOB!!!

Scott Fisher

Replied last November 11, 2016

Thank you for the kind words.

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2016 | Child Custody

Fisher Law Firm

Scott recently finished a custody matter for me, one that two other attorneys told me was "a dead end". Scott was very responsive, keeping me informed of everything going on with my case in a timely manner. I was very impressed with how knowledgeable he was, and felt I was in good hands from the begi...nning. I am very pleased with the outcome of my case, and would recommend him to anyone seeking family law representation.

Scott Fisher

Replied last August 30, 2016

Thank you for the nice review.

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2016 | Divorce & Separation

competent and diligent

Scott recently represented me for a divorce and custody matter with multiple false allegations of abuse; and I was pleased with the outcome. I found him very diligent during the trial and competent presenting the case in a way that helped the court read through my ex’s b.s stories. He had no problem ...going the extra mile for my benefit. Though I think there is room for improvement in area of communication I’m truly appreciate his service, and I surely recommend him.

Scott Fisher

Replied last August 30, 2016

4 out 5 isn't too bad. Thank you for the review.

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Experience

Rating:  1.9 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Suspension issued in WI, 2022

updated on 09/20/2022

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Reprimand issued in IA, 2019

updated on 03/14/2019

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Sample of Legal Cases

In re the Marriage of E.G. and W.G. (Case No. 14-1294)

Affirmed as Modified by the Iowa Court of Appeals

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Education

2005

Marquette University Law School

JD

Languages

English

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