Lee F. Fisher

Since graduating from law school in December 1988, I have practiced law in West Michigan, primarily Ottawa and Kent counties.  As a career prosecutor, I specialized in criminal, child abuse and neglect, and juvenile delinquency litigation.   The motivation for my 34 years spent litigating these cases was my passion for public service and working with the victims of crime, especially children and their families, to help them achieve justice.  I believe my experience makes me exceptionally well qualified for the role of mediator.

Following my retirement as Prosecuting Attorney for Ottawa County, I completed 40 hours of Civil mediation training, 40 hours of Domestic Relations mediation training, and 8 hours of Domestic Violence training.  I am certified as both a Civil and Domestic Relations mediator.  I have mediated numerous cases to successful resolution since becoming certified.  My past and present experiences with the court system have made me realize the great value and need for mediation as an alternative to trial for dispute resolution.

My wife and I live in the Holland area and have 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren.  We enjoy travelling, reading, boating, and spending time with our family.

Lee F. Fisher
Holland, MI 49424
616-990-6444
[email protected] 

Skills
Licensed attorney in the State of Michigan since 1989. Skills include Courtroom litigation, pretrial negotiation, case assessment, stakeholder communication, Mediation, law office supervision and management, and multiple board membership positions.

Experience Fisher Law and Mediation, PLLC / Owner
February 2025 - Present, Holland, Michigan Practice areas include civil and domestic relations mediation and general legal consultation.

Ottawa County / Elected Prosecuting Attorney January 2021 - December 2024, Grand Haven, Michigan Lead law enforcement official for Ottawa County. Responsible for all aspects of management and oversight activities of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

Ottawa County / Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney June 2015 - December 2024, Grand Haven, Michigan Responsible for all aspects of management and oversight activities of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, subject to the approval of the Prosecuting Attorney.

Ottawa County / Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney June 1999 - June 2015, Grand Haven, Michigan Supervising attorney for the Family Court Division of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Responsibilities included a criminal caseload, child abuse and neglect cases, and juvenile delinquency cases.

Ottawa County / Assistant Prosecuting Attorney March 1991 - June 1999, Grand Haven, Michigan Responsible for the prosecution of any case handled by the Prosecutor’s Office as assigned by the Prosecutor.

St. Joseph County / Assistant Prosecuting Attorney February 1989 - March 1991, Centreville, Michigan Responsible for the prosecution of any case handled by the Prosecutor’s Office as assigned by the Prosecutor.

Boards

Ed and Nancy Hannenberg Children’s Advocacy Center / Board Member January 2021 - December 2024
Prosecuting Attorney’s Association of Michigan / Board Member January 2021 - December 2024
Community Corrections Advisory Board / Board Member January 2021 - December 2024
Stop Child Abuse and Neglect Council of St. Joseph County / President February 1989 - February 1991

Education

Thomas Cooley Law School / Juris Doctor May 1985 - December 1988, Lansing Michigan
Western Michigan University / Bachelor of Science September 1980 - December 1984, Kalamazoo, Michigan Double Major: Criminal Justice and Political Science

Training

Civil Mediation Training / Certified Mediator Resolution Services Center of Central Michigan University, Lansing Michigan. November 2025
Domestic Relations Mediation & 8-Hour Domestic Violence Screening Training / Certified Mediator Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan, Grand Rapids, Michigan. March 2025

Professional Organization State Bar of Michigan / May 1989 to present

Hours of Operation:  Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Service areas:  Ottawa, Kent, Muskegon, Allegan, Montcalm, Newaygo, Oceana, Mecosta, Berrien, Ionia, Barry, and Van Buren Counties.