Background
Fern, Frederick Harold was born on February 27, 1954 in Newark. Son of William Herman and Selma (Schwartz) Fern.
Fern, Frederick Harold was born on February 27, 1954 in Newark. Son of William Herman and Selma (Schwartz) Fern.
Student, Boston University, 1972-1974; Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy cum laude, Northeastern U., Boston, 1977; Juris Doctor cum laude, St. Saint Louis University, 1980.
Registered pharmacist in charge Frontenac Drugs, Ladue, Missouri, 1977—1978. Partner Lester, Schwab, Katz & Dwyer, New York City, 1980—2000. Managing partner New York office, head of medical and life science and mass tort and industry-wide litigation groups Harris Beach Professional Limited Liability Company, since 2000.
Lecturer pharmacy law Rutgers University.
Vice president Ahavath Torah of Short Hills. Fellow American Society Pharmacy Law (James Hartley Beal award 1985, President's award 1994, president 1990-1992). Member American Bar Association, American Law Firm Association (chairman drug, chemical and medical device section 1992-1994), American Pharmaceutical Association (delegate 1981, 84-87, 89-98), Defense Research Institute (steering committee, medical professional negligence committee, chair pharmaceutical specialized litigation group), New Jersey Bar Association, New Jersey Pharmaceutical Association (member organizational affairs committee), Union County Pharmacists Association (vice president board directors 1983—2000).
Married Marilyn Ann Edelman, May 29, 1977. Children: Stuart Brett, Mathew David.