Background
Frederick C. Fisher, Jr. is a partner at McCown, Fisher & Cremeans LPA whose practice spans civil litigation, real estate, estate planning, landlord/tenant law, contract disputes, and general civil practice. With decades of experience in Southern Ohio courtrooms and at closing tables, Derick is the firm's lead counsel for transactional and complex civil matters.
Practice Areas
- Real Estate Law — Residential and commercial transactions, title work, deeds, leases, easements, boundary disputes.
- Civil Litigation — Contract disputes, partnership disagreements, landlord-tenant matters, and general civil practice.
- Estate Planning & Probate — Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate administration.
- Business & Contract Law — Business formation, operating agreements, commercial contracts.
How Derick Practices
Derick's reputation in Southern Ohio is built on careful preparation, conservative drafting, and a willingness to push back on the other side when the facts and law warrant. He believes the best litigated case is one that settles on terms his client can live with — but he also believes you can't get there without being prepared to try the case.
For real-estate and transactional work, his focus is title certainty and clear documentation. For civil litigation, his focus is identifying the dispositive issue early and pressuring it. For estate planning, his focus is plain-English drafting and second-generation execution — building plans that work when the client's heirs need them, not just when the documents are signed.
Schedule a Consultation
For real-estate, civil litigation, estate planning, business, or general civil matters, contact Derick through the firm at (740) 532-8744 or via the contact form.