Background
Fischer, Richard Samuel was born on July 31, 1937 in Buffalo. Son of Richard D. and Isabel B. (Van Dorn) Fischer.
Fischer, Richard Samuel was born on July 31, 1937 in Buffalo. Son of Richard D. and Isabel B. (Van Dorn) Fischer.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1959; Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1963.
Law clk, New York Court Appeals, Albany, 1963-1965; associate, Nixon, Hargrave, Devans & Doyle, Rochester, New York, 1965-1971; partner, Nixon, Hargrave, Devans & Doyle, Rochester, New York, 1972-1995; member policy committee, Nixon, Hargrave, Devans & Doyle, Rochester, New York, 1991-1995; head Rochester office, Nixon, Hargrave, Devans & Doyle, Rochester, New York, 1992-1995; member of faculty, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, since 1997.
Past chair, trustee Highland Hospital. Past president Harley School. Past board directors Rochester Area Hospital Corporation, Primary Mental Health Project.
Member American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association (past Chairman of Commission insurance programs and retirement plans), Monroe County Bar Association, New York University Institute Federal Taxation (advising committee), Oklahoma Bar Association.
Married Malinda Berry, June 3, 1960. Children: Richard B., Van D.