James L. Fischer, Jr.

James L. Fischer, Jr. is a partner at Waters Tyler Hofmann & Scott in New Albany, Indiana. He represents clients in civil litigation and insurance defense, including auto and trucking cases, premises liability and construction litigation. His practice draws on decades of courtroom work. He handles disputes involving accidents, property conditions and construction-related claims, with attention to the evidence and legal responsibilities that determine how matters proceed.

Jamie earned an undergraduate degree from Indiana University Southeast, where he was named Outstanding Student in Political Science for the 1985-1986 academic year. He graduated from the University of Louisville School of Law in 1989 after receiving a law scholarship. His academic training provided the foundation for a career in trial practice, legal analysis and the presentation of complex civil and criminal matters in court.

Jamie served as a Clark County deputy prosecuting attorney from 1990 to 1998, handling major felony prosecutions, and later worked part time on narcotics cases from 2013 to 2015. He also spent twenty years in private practice at Boehl Stopher & Graves on civil litigation and insurance defense. His matters have included professional liability claims involving architects, engineers and construction companies, along with fire and transportation disputes.

Jamie is admitted in Indiana and Kentucky and before federal district courts in both states. He has handled appellate matters, including oral argument before the Kentucky Supreme Court. He has participated in defense counsel organizations and state bar associations. His prosecution, civil litigation and appellate experience provide a broad perspective on evidence and case strategy. James L. Fischer, Jr. represents clients confronting substantial civil disputes and insurance-related claims.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Waters, Tyler, Hofmann & Scott, LLC
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, Defense Trial Counsel Indiana
• Former Barrister, Sherman Minton American Inn of Court
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, Kentucky Defense Counsel

Licensed State

• Indiana
• Kentucky

Education

• Indiana University Southeast
  Bachelor’s degree

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