Rebecca Hope Fischer
Rebecca Fischer is the Founder of Rebecca H. Fischer, P.A., where she leads a private practice dedicated to Collaborative family law, family mediation, estate planning, probate, and guardianship. A Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator and Collaboratively accredited and trained attorney, Rebecca is known for guiding families toward peaceful, out-of-court resolutions that preserve dignity and reduce conflict. She places particular emphasis on supporting families with children who have special needs, working to minimize the emotional impact of separation while promoting stability and long-term well-being. Her work is grounded in core values of family first, kindness, strong relationships, honesty, integrity, fairness, and justice. With more than four decades of legal experience, Rebecca earned her J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in 1982 and has practiced law for 43 years. She began her career in corporate and banking law before opening her own firm in 1993. Over time, her practice evolved from employment discrimination into estate planning, probate, guardianship, and family law, with the past 20+ years focused primarily on Collaborative Process and mediated approaches rather than litigation. She is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers for more than nine years, along with multiple regional and national honors for professional excellence. Rebecca is deeply engaged in professional leadership and community service. She has served as immediate past president of the Collaborative Family Law Institute (Miami), past president-elect and board member of the Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, as well as both the Florida and California Bars. Her extensive volunteer leadership includes serving as past president of the Broward County Jewish National Fund, Chair of the Central Arava Task Force for Jewish National Fund, past president of the Women’s Division of the Broward County Jewish Federation, past president of the Broward County AIPAC, and past president of Kesher School, a Jewish day school for children with special needs. Through both her professional and volunteer work, Rebecca remains committed to strengthening families and building compassionate, resilient communities.
• Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
• University of Redlands
• Woman of Vision, Weizman Institute
• Accredited Collaborative Attorney
• Kesher Annual Scholarship Dinner Honoree
• FIU-Jewish Museum Honoree
• State of Israel Bonds Women's Division Honoree for Coummunity Service and Leadership
• June M. Gordon Coummunity Service and Leadership Award, Jewish Federation of Broward County
• Esther Lowenthal Community Servie Award, Jewish Family Services
• Jerry "Zvi" Wolf Young Leadership Award, Jewish Federation of Broward County
• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
• Florida and California Bars
• Women’s Division of the Broward County Jewish Federation
• Broward County AIPAC Commitee
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a deep commitment to my clients and a genuine passion for the work I do. I care deeply about my community and strive to serve families with honesty, integrity, and compassion. I also make it a priority to stay current with developments in Collaborative Process so I can provide the most thoughtful and effective support possible.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Find balance between your work and your family. Keep your friends close.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I encourage young women entering the legal field to put family first and choose a practice area that allows for balance. Set clear boundaries to protect your personal life and long-term well-being. I also recommend exploring Collaborative law and mediation, which offer meaningful, client-centered work while supporting a more sustainable and fulfilling career.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field right now is balancing the demands of family life with the responsibilities of running a law practice. The work can be emotionally and mentally consuming, so creating boundaries and building a sustainable structure is essential. At the same time, there’s a real opportunity to model a healthier, more balanced way of practicing law that supports both professional excellence and personal well-being.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that guide both my work and personal life are family, kindness, fairness, and justice. I believe strong, healthy relationships start with compassion and respect, and that carries into how I support clients and my community. Leading with empathy while staying grounded in fairness and integrity is at the heart of everything I do.