John H. Fisher, Attorney at Law

Answers to Complex Medical Malpractice Questions

This lawyer is licensed to practice in New York and has no record of discipline from the New York bar association.*

Firm Overview

I dedicate all of my time to the representation of seriously injured persons. I handle all types of personal injury and medical malpractice cases, including many types of birth injury cases involving cerebral palsy and Erb's Palsy.

From 1996 until 2010, I practiced law at Powers & Santola, LLP, where I was a partner for 11 years. In July 2010, I returned to my hometown of Kingston, New York, where I joined Mainetti, Mainetti & O'Connor.

Example cases

Scarborough v. Napoli, Kaiser & Berne in Oswego, New York:

I recovered $1 million for a client in a legal malpractice case against a prominent NYC law firm. The claims in the lawsuit involved the alleged deceit and fraud committed by the NYC law firm in its attempt to conceal its malpractice from the client.

Main Office

Main
130 North Front Street
Kingston NY 12402

Phone

(866) 889-6882
(518) 265-9131

Fax

(845) 331-2004

Websites

Fees

Free Initial Consultation?

I offer a 30 minute free consultation.

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

All of my work is based on a contingency fee.

Hourly Rates

$1,000 per hour

Office Information

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For an emergency after hours, please call (866) 889-6882 or (518) 265-9131.

Office Manager

Lori Frey

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Other Offices

Albany office (by appointment only)
99 Pine Street
Suite 103C
Albany, NY 12207

How did your firm decide on the primary area of practice(s)?

In 1993, I represented the victim of a bus accident who was severely brain damaged. From that point on, there was no other area of law that I wanted to practice.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

An informed, educated client is an ideal client. I keep clients informed by sending them copies of all letters, motions, pleadings and discovery responses.

Is your firm willing to review documents prepared by clients?

I am always willing to review legal documents prepared by clients if they want to proceed pro se in a law suit.

Is your firm willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

I am willing to give advice to clients who represent themselves, but the best advice for such clients is to retain a lawyer.

John H. Fisher

• Associate - Tabner and Ryan - April 1994 - November 1996
• Partner - Powers & Santola, LLP — December 1996 — July 2010

My best life experience is being the father of three beautiful children.

I focus all of my energy and commitment to less than twelve cases of substantial and catastrophic injuries at a time. By working on a limited number of cases, I can get the best results.

Personal interests:

I love waterskiing, and barefooting. I am an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Notre Dame.

License

Bar Number: 2464501
New York , 1992

Education

Notre Dame Law School
Juris Doctorate , 1991
Notre Dame, IN
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Arts , 1988
Notre Dame, IN

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