An Advocate

Lawrence H. Fisher focuses in complex litigation. He is well-positioned to represent various types of litigation and clients, including individuals and institutions. He places a particular emphasis on preparing and taking cases to trial.

Mr. Fisher endeavors to secure justice for individuals from wrongful parties. He works to serve his clients’ litigation needs and provide the type of personal attention and respect all clients deserve.

Civil rights litigation permeates his career. Civil rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, and the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 19th Amendments to the United States Constitution. Civil rights include civil liberties (such as the freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion), as well as due process, the right to vote, equal and fair treatment by law enforcement and the courts. Mr. Fisher works hard to make sure his clients enjoy the benefits of a democratic society, including equal access to public education, recreation, transportation, facilities, commerce, and housing.

Perhaps equally important to protecting the Constitutional Rights of ordinary citizens, Mr. Fisher frequently defends people in complicated criminal jury trials.

Some Practice Areas
  • Civil Rights Litigation 
  • State & Federal Criminal Defense
  • Corporate & Commercial Litigation
  • Estate Administration & Litigation
  • Minerals, Natural Resources, and Energy Litigation
  • Intellectual Property
Education
  • Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. 1993) 
  • Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, University of Memphis (J.D, 1992)
  • Temple University Beasley School of Law (Cecil C. Humphreys Scholar 1991-92)
  • The Pennsylvania State University (B.A. Foreign Service and International Politics 1989)
Admissions​
  • United States Supreme Court
  • Pennsylvania
  • Third Circuit Court of Appeals
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of New York

Reported Cases

Fine v. ESPN, Inc., 11 F.Supp.3d 209 (N.D.N.Y. 2014)
Lozano v. City of Hazleton, 724 F.3d 297 (3d Cir. 2013).
Whitley v. Allegheny County, 131 S.Ct. 2153, 179 L. Ed. 2d 936 (2011) (United States Supreme Court).   
Swift v. McKeesport Housing Authority, 726 F.Supp. 2d 559 (W.D. Pa. 2010).
Kach v. Hose, 589 F.3d 626 (3rd Cir. (Pa.) Dec. 23, 2009). 
Larsen vs. S.E.R.S., et al., 553 F.Supp 2d 403 (M.D. Pa. 2008). 
In re Allen, 329 B.R. 544 (Bankr. W.D. Pa. 2005).
In re Allen, 324 B.R. 278 (Bankr. W.D. Pa. 2005).
Berwick v. Quandel Group, Inc., 655 A.2d 606 (Pa. Super 1995).


Landlord Service Bureau, Inc. v. City of Pittsburgh, 291 A.3d 961 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2023).

Murphy v. Eyebobs, 638 F. Supp.3d 463 (W.D. Pa. 2021)
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Murphy v. Hundreds Is Huge, Inc., 638 F. Supp.3d 486 (W.D. Pa. 2022)