D. Michael Fisher
Mike Fisher | |
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Pennsylvania Senate from the 37th district | |
In office January 6, 1981 – November 30, 1996 | |
Preceded by | Michael P. Schaefer |
Succeeded by | Tim Murphy |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
In office January 7, 1975 – November 19, 1980 | |
Preceded by | Jay R. Wells |
Succeeded by | Frank Marmion |
Personal details | |
Born | Dennis Michael Fisher November 7, 1944 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Georgetown University (BA, JD) |
Dennis Michael Fisher (born November 7, 1944) is a senior United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He also serves as the Distinguished Jurist in Residence at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.[1] A former politician, Fisher has served as a state representative, state senator, and as Attorney General of Pennsylvania. He was the Republican nominee for Governor of Pennsylvania in 2002, losing to Ed Rendell.
Early career and education
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Fisher began his legal career in his hometown of Pittsburgh following his graduation from Georgetown University with an Artium Baccalaureus degree in 1966 and Georgetown University Law Center with a Juris Doctor in 1969.
As an Assistant District Attorney for Allegheny County, he handled nearly 1,000 cases, including 25 homicides. He continued to practice law during his career in the General Assembly and was a shareholder or partner in various firms, including Houston Harbaugh, where he practiced from 1984 to 1997. Fisher’s law practice included civil litigation, commercial law, estate planning and real estate.
Political career
Before his election as Attorney General, Fisher served for 22 years in the
Attorney General
Prior to becoming a judge, he was elected
In a 2009 documentary film about the politics behind attempts to move the Barnes Foundation art collection to the Philadelphia Museum of Art called “The Art of the Steal,” Fisher admitted using pressure on Lincoln University officials to get them to approve the move.[4]
2002 gubernatorial election
Fisher ran for
Fisher's candidacy was unable to gain traction, and he was down in the polls by double digits throughout the fall. In the end, Fisher could not catch Rendell and lost 53.4%–44.4%.
Federal judicial service
Fisher was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to serve with Marjorie Rendell, Governor Rendell's wife. Fisher was nominated by President George W. Bush on May 1, 2003, to a seat vacated by Carol Los Mansmann. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 9, 2003, and received commission on December 11, 2003.[6] Fisher officially resigned as Attorney General and assumed his judicial office four days later.[7] He assumed senior status on February 1, 2017.[6]
Personal life
Fisher and his wife, Carol, an education consultant, have two children. Michelle is an attorney, and Brett works in the Merchant Services Business. He also has 4 grandchildren; Cecilia, Camden, Elliott, and Judge.
References
- ^ Blake, Sharon (February 1, 2017). "Pitt Law Names Its Inaugural Distinguished Jurist in Residence" (Press release). University of Pittsburgh. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ "Pecora's Retreat Leave Jubelirer In Top Position". The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. January 2, 1991. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
- ^ Pa. Bd. of Prob. & Parole v. Scott, 524 U.S. 357 (S. Ct. 1998).
- ^ Kennedy, Randy (March 29, 2011). "Arts Beat". The Culture at Large. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
- ^ Drulis, Michael (2002). "Best & Worst Websites". PoliticsPA. The Publius Group. Archived from the original on October 17, 2002.
- ^ a b D. Michael Fisher at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
- ^ "Pappert Takes Over For Fisher As Attorney General". WGAL Politics. WGAL. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
External links
- Media related to Mike Fisher at Wikimedia Commons
- D. Michael Fisher at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
- Appearances on C-SPAN