Gregory S. Fisher

As independent appellate counsel, successfully negotiated settlement of appeal litigating tribal sovereignty issues, resulting in underlying judgment that had been entered against client being vacated and payment to client (appellee) being made. (2012)

Lead counsel representing the Fairbanks North Star Borough in litigation filed by failed 2010 U.S. Senate candidate Joe Miller alleging privacy infringement and related claims for alleged disclosure of his personnel file to the media. Successfully defended the case, with claims alleging damages exceeding $200,000 being settled for $5,000 on an offer of judgment disclaiming fault. (2012)

Successfully defended employment discrimination complaint alleging age discrimination, securing dismissal of complaint. (Alaska St. Comm. For Human Rights Admin. Proceeding 2012)

Successfully defended employment discrimination complaint alleging age discrimination and retaliation, securing dismissal of complaint. (Alaska St. Comm. For Human Rights Admin. Proceeding 2012)

In an ERISA delinquent contributions suit filed by multiemployer trust funds, successfully defended client, securing settlement on favorable terms (claims alleging $225,000 or more in damages were settled for $36,000). (D. Alaska 2011)

Successfully defended employment discrimination complaint alleging race discrimination and hostile work environment, securing dismissal of complaint. (Alaska St. Comm. for Human Rights Admin. Proceeding 2011)

Successfully defended against multi-million replevin action in commercial litigation, securing order after hearing denying relief and settling case on favorable terms for client. (Alaska Super. Ct. 2011)

In a case of first impression in the Ninth Circuit, represented parents of autistic child and their trial counsel in an appeal of a district court judgment awarding the prevailing school district fees and costs under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA), and secured reversal of $140,000 judgment. The court's opinion is the first published opinion from a federal appellate court addressing when and whether fees may be awarded to prevailing school districts under the 2004 amendments to the IDEA, and represents an important result that safeguards the rights of disabled children, their parents, and attorneys who undertake representation in these difficult cases. 631 F.3d 1117 (9th Cir. 2011)

Successfully defended multiple employment discrimination complaints alleging sexual harassment, employment discrimination, and retaliation, securing dismissal of all complaints. (Alaska St. Comm. for Human Rights Admin. Proceeding 2011)

In an ERISA delinquent contributions suit filed by multiemployer trust funds, successfully defended individual shareholders, securing summary judgment dismissing claims alleging individual liability, and an award of attorneys' fees and costs for the individual shareholders. (D. Alaska 2011)

Successfully defended employment discrimination complaint alleging race discrimination and sexual harassment, securing dismissal of complaint. (Alaska St. Comm. for Human Rights Admin. Proceeding 2010)

Successfully defended AKOSH administrative complaint alleging retaliatory termination for reporting safety violations, securing dismissal of complaint. (Alaska Dept. of Labor and Workforce Dev. Admin. Proceeding 2010)

Successfully defended multiple wage and hour claims based on recently adopted day-rate regulation, securing settlement on terms favorable to client (claims seeking more than $150,000 were settled for less than $25,000). (Alaska Dept. of Labor and Workforce Dev. Admin. Proceeding 2010)

Successfully defended employment discrimination complaint alleging national origin discrimination, securing dismissal of complaint. (Alaska St. Comm. for Human Rights Admin. Proceeding 2010)

Successfully defended disability discrimination claim based on seasonal affective disorder, securing dismissal of complaint. (E.E.O.C. Admin. Proceeding 2009)

Successfully defended race discrimination and retaliation claims, securing settlement on favorable terms for client. (Alaska Equal Rights Admin. Proceeding 2009)

As independent appellate counsel, successfully defended judgment on appeal for client trustee in dispute resolving issue of first impression concerning definition of 'bloodline' under Arizona law. 1-CA-CV-08-0493 (Ariz. App. Div. 1 2009)

Successfully defended negligence suit filed against insurance agency alleging coverage claim, securing settlement on favorable terms for client (claims seeking $1 million were settled for $17,500). 3 AN-09-6971 (Anchorage (Alaska) Super. Ct. 2009)

Successfully defended $800,000 wage and hour claim alleging misclassification of exempt employee's status and eligibility for overtime, securing dismissal of complaint. (Alaska Dept. of Labor and Workforce Dev. Admin. Proceeding 2007)

Successfully defended client against claims alleging breach of contract (noncompete and restrictive covenant), misappropriation of trade secrets, and related business torts. Successfully secured TRO and permanent injunction under state and federal law after opposing party attempted to hack into client's website to retrieve customer and shipping information. (Maricopa Cnty. (Ariz.) Super. Ct., D. Ariz. 2007)

As independent appellate counsel, successfully defended favorable judgment on appeal for client regarding Noerr-Pennington and First Amendment challenges to defamation and related claims. 2 CA-CV-2005-0115 (Ariz. App. Div. 2 2006)

As independent appellate counsel, successfully assisted in securing reversal of summary judgment entered against client in an age discrimination suit. Case settled on remand. 159 Fed. App'x. 809 (9th Cir. 2006)

As independent appellate counsel, successfully defended favorable judgment on appeal for client regarding status of legal document preparers in Arizona. 212 Ariz. 301, 130 P.3d 1000 (Ariz. App. Div. 1 2006)

Successfully defended client against claims alleging breach of contract. 1 CA-CV-05-0280 (Ariz. App. Div. 1 2006)

Successfully defended employment discrimination claim alleging pregnancy discrimination, securing dismissal of complaint. (Alaska St. Comm. for Human Rights Admin. Proceeding 2005)

Successfully secured reversal of adverse judgment imposing attorneys' fees on client under Arizona state law. 317 B.R. 95 (9th Cir. B.A.P. 2004)

As amicus counsel for Arizona Employment Lawyers' Association, filed briefing in case that redefined standards for evaluating admissibility for 'for cause' findings issued by state or federal agencies in employment discrimination cases. 207 Ariz. 287, 85 P.3d 1045 (Amicus) (2004)

Successfully defended client against claims alleging breach of contract and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and successfully defended judgment on appeal before the Alaska Supreme Court. 993 P.2d 1026 (Alaska 2000)