Mark R. Fischer Jr. - Norristown, PA
Attorney at High Swartz LLP
Construction Litigation Lawyers in Norristown, PA
40 East Airy Street Norristown, PA 19401
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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22
Years
Experience
Norristown Construction Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Construction Litigation
- Business Law
- Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Contract & Business Litigation
- Zoning and Land Development
- Real Estate Law
- Condominium Complexes
- Eminent Domain Law
- Environmental and Energy Law
- Environmental Issues
- Employment Litigation
- Construction Law
- Appellate Law
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Mark R. Fischer, Jr. is a partner in the firm's litigation department. His practice focuses on representing businesses and individuals in legal matters involving:
- contracts (business-business, business-customer, contractor-subcontractor)
- construction and home renovation (residential and commercial)
- consumer protection claims
- mortgages and liens on real estate
- commercial leases
- condominium and homeowners associations
- land development and zoning
Mark's skills as an attorney center on his ability to represent the client's best interests while maintaining a constant eye toward efficiency and resolution. He applies a business-oriented, customer service approach toward litigation. He has developed this mindset over several years as regional counsel to a multinational retail company. This experience has provided Mark a view through the eyes of in-house counsel. Mark uses this experience to counsel businesses strategically handling disputes without losing focus on their end goal and bottom line.
Mr. Fischer is recognized for his litigation practice by numerous publications. Mark was included in his fifth consecutive Super Lawyers® list for his outstanding firm contributions in civil litigation defense work. He has also been listed as a Main Line Top Attorney in civil litigation since 2019.
Currently, Mark serves as assistant township solicitor to Lower Macungie Township and on zoning matters for Upper Dublin Township in Pennsylvania. Mr. Fischer also has considerable experience handling complex zoning matters on appeal to the Common Pleas and Commonwealth Court levels.
Mark is a studious attorney with an attention to detail. He finds value in the art of cooperation and collaboration with other attorneys to determine the best strategies for effectively handling his cases. Mark leads by example, both in his work and his pursuits. That's made him a productive member of the legal community.
Mark has an intimate knowledge of the Philadelphia area. He grew up in Philadelphia and Lower Bucks County, attended college and law school in Delaware County, and now lives and works in Montgomery County. This knowledge of the area gives Mark a unique understanding of the local communities and the business climate in the Greater Philadelphia area. In addition to his work in Pennsylvania, Mark has significant experience in the New Jersey Courts. He completed his judicial clerkship there following law school and now handles commercial litigation cases throughout the State.
Mark currently lives in Montgomery County with his wife, son, and two daughters. He enjoys sports, exercise, exploring the local parks with his family, and rooting for his beloved Philadelphia sports teams. You can find Mark coaching for Plymouth Little League and Colonial Soccer Club of Plymouth Meeting, PA, in his spare time.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Top-Rated Civil Litigation Attorney, Super Lawyers, 2018-Present
- Main Line Today, Top Lawyer, Civil Litigation - 2019-present
Other Sources of Feedback About Mark R. Fischer Jr.
Included on the 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Villanova University School of Law,
Villanova,
Pennsylvania, 2004
J.D.
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Villanova University School of Law,
Villanova,
Pennsylvania, 2004
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Non Legal Education
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Widener University,
Chester,
Pennsylvania, 2001
B.S.
Honors: summa cum laude
Major: Business Management
Minor: Accounting
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Widener University,
Chester,
Pennsylvania, 2001
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Nelson Levine de Luca & Horst, LLC, Associate, 2006 - 2009
- Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Clerk, 2004 - 2005
Representative Cases
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Moss Signs, Inc. v. State Auto. Mut. Ins. Co.
- Citation: 2008 WL 892032
- Court: W.D. Pa. April 2,
- Year: 2008
Published Works
Articles
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"Courts Missing The Point on Pennsylvania Insurance Bad Faith," (Co-Author), The Legal Intelligence, January 28, 2008
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 2004
- New Jersey, 2004
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2006
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 2007
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 2008
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2008
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 2010
Other Affiliations
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member, 2009-present
- Montgomery Bar Association, Member, 2009-present
- Montgomery Bar Association, Board of Directors 2024-present
- Montgomery Bar Association, Bench Bar Committee, 2014-present
- Montgomery Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Section Board, 2020-2023
- Montgomery Bar Association, Law Reporter Committee, Chair, 2017-2019
- Montgomery Bar Association, Leadership Academy, 2016
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Contact
40 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: 610-275-0700
Email: Send a message
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https://highswartz.com/
- https://highswartz.com/legal-insights/ (Legal Insights)
Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm M-F
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