Ian H. Fisher
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Litigation
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Ian H. Fisher represents commercial clients ranging from small entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 companies. Ian has successfully litigated cases involving real estate, antitrust, trade secret misappropriation, restrictive covenant, consumer, contract, and business tort disputes.Ian has substantial experience defending against class action and navigating multidistrict litigation proceedings. He has successfully defended on appeal many of his trial court victories. He is skilled at identifying strategies that align with his clients’ business goals. Having served as a general counsel for both a law firm and a small company, Ian has a unique understanding of in-house counsel’s perspective.Ian counsels clients on a wide range of issues central to their business needs, including Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) compliance, insurance policies and claims, risk mitigation, and restrictive covenants. Ian chairs the firm’s Biometric Privacy Practice Group, helping clients navigate these complex matters as they arise, especially under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”).Illinois Super Lawyers has repeatedly named Ian to its ranks, declaring him one of its “Top 100 Attorneys” for multiple years. For more than 17 years, the Leading Lawyers Network has named Ian as a “Leading Lawyer” in both Commercial Litigation and Class Action/Mass Tort Defense, and he has been ranked more recently as a “Leading Lawyer” in Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law. He is also rated AV Preeminent® 5/5 by Martindale-Hubbell, its top rating for ethical standards and legal ability. Ian H. Fisher represents commercial clients ranging from small entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 companies. Ian has successfully litigated cases involving real estate, antitrust, trade secret misappropriation, restrictive covenant, consumer, contract, and business tort disputes. Ian has substantial experience defending against class action and navigating multidistrict litigation proceedings. He has successfully defended on appeal many of his trial court victories. He is skilled at identifying strategies that align with his clients’ business goals. Having served as a general counsel for both a law firm and a small company, Ian has a unique understanding of in-house counsel’s perspective. Ian counsels clients on a wide range of issues central to their business needs, including Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) compliance, insurance policies and claims, risk mitigation, and restrictive covenants. Ian chairs the firm’s Biometric Privacy Practice Group, helping clients navigate these complex matters as they arise, especially under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”). Illinois Super Lawyers has repeatedly named Ian to its ranks, declaring him one of its “Top 100 Attorneys” for multiple years. For more than 17 years, the Leading Lawyers Network has named Ian as a “Leading Lawyer” in both Commercial Litigation and Class Action/Mass Tort Defense, and he has been ranked more recently as a “Leading Lawyer” in Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law. He is also rated AV Preeminent® 5/5 by Martindale-Hubbell, its top rating for ethical standards and legal ability.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021
Emma Green
Our company, a mid-sized manufacturing firm, retained Ian Fisher after a significant real estate development partner breached our joint venture agreement, putting a multi-million dollar project in jeopardy. From our initial consultation, Ian's deep experience was evident. He didn't just recite law; he immediately grasped the commercial realities and strategic stakes. His background in both real estate and complex commercial litigation, and his recognition in those fields, gave us immense confidence. Ian crafted a litigation strategy that was aggressive yet pragmatic, avoiding unnecessary procedural battles to focus on the core contractual issues. His team at Taft was thorough, and his 30+ years of practice showed in his calm, commanding presence during settlement negotiations, which he steered to a highly favorable resolution for us. The only minor critique would be that during the most intense phases, direct communication with Ian himself could sometimes have a brief lag, as he is clearly in high demand. However, his associates were always responsive. We would not hesitate to engage Ian Fisher again for high-stakes commercial matters.