Larry R. Fisher

Partner Larry Fisher has extensive experience in litigation of complex matters, including medical malpractice, products liability, antitrust, toxic torts and insurance law. He currently advocates for his health care -clients in the courtroom and numerous other settings. He primarily represents hospitals and physician groups that benefit from his consultation and advice on malpractice, risk management, medical staff bylaws, regulatory matters and antitrust.

Among the many highlights of his more than 40 year career, Larry is proud to have served on the board of directors and executive committee for The Lafayette Life Insurance Company and to have advised the board and executive committee of a major hospital. He also has served as national trial counsel for a major chemical company, handling cases throughout the United States. He was inducted as a Fellow of The American College of Trial Lawyers in 1990.

In addition to his courtroom experience, Larry emphasizes the benefits of alternative dispute resolution and maintains his registration as a civil mediator.

Practicing law brings Larry "variety and intellectual stimulation." Practicing at Stuart and Branigin provides him numerous opportunities to contribute to high-profile cases and collaborate with the firm's many seasoned partners while living in a relatively small, close-knit community like Lafayette.

Larry has contributed to the legal community by frequently presenting to legal seminars, filling various capacities for the Indiana State Bar, and having served as president of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana.

Education

• Indiana University, B.S., with distinction, 1965; Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 1968

Honors

• Beta Gamma Sigma

Bar Admission

• Indiana, 1968
• U.S. District Courts for Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, 1968
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1973
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 1974

Professional Associations

• Tippecanoe County Bar Association (president, 1993-1994)
• Indiana State Bar Association (chair, Health Care and Medicine Section, 1989-1990)
• American Bar Association
• Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
• Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana (president, 1985; board member, 1979-1991; diplomat)
• Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (executive council, 1998-2001)
• Bar Association of the Seventh Federal Circuit
• Indiana Bar Foundation, fellow
• National Institute of Trial Advocacy, faculty member
• Indiana University School of Medicine, Lafayette Center, guest lecturer and Community Advisory Council member
• Registered Civil Mediator

Civic / Charitable Activities

• Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, board of directors, 1993-1999

Publications / Presentations

• Indiana Law Journal, 1966-1968
• Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, numerous articles and presentations

Additional Information

• Larry R. Fisher served on the board of directors and the executive committee of the Lafayette Life Insurance Company. His practice focuses on professional malpractice, products liability and toxic torts litigation, including class actions and multiple claim cases. He also practices in the area of health care law and risk management as it pertains to health care and products liability.