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WILLIAM M. FISCHBACH III concentrates his practice in commercial and civil litigation with an emphasis in real estate, banking, contract disputes, personal injury, and automotive law.  Will has litigated 17 jury trials, over 100 bench trials, and dozens of appeals before federal and state courts.  He brings over 12 years of leadership experience at the local, state, federal, and international levels, and in both the private and public sectors. 

Prior to joining Tiffany & Bosco, Will gained invaluable courtroom and leadership experience in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps.  He served as the chief prosecutor for the 101st Airborne Division, a criminal defense attorney in the 82nd Airborne Division, and an appeals attorney at U.S. Army Headquarters in Washington, D.C.  Will completed tours of duty in Iraq, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and the Republic of Korea, and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Action Badge for his service in Iraq. He was honorably discharged in 2008 at the rank of Major.

COURT AND BAR ADMISSIONS:

• Arizona (1999)
• U.S. Supreme Court (2008)
• U.S. District Court, District of Arizona  (2008)
• U.S. Court of Appeal for the Armed Forces (2007)
• U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals (2007)

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

• Phoenix Children’s Hospital Leadership Circle, member, 2012 to present
• Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Valley Young Professionals, board chairman, 2011 to present
• Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador, 2011 to present
• Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee, member, 2010 to present
• Goodwill of Central Arizona Development Committee, member, 2011 to present

OTHER DISTINCTIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Chief Prosecutor, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army, 2005 to 2007
• Federal Bar Association, Pentagon Chapter President, 2007 to 2008
• Tulane Law Review, Managing Editor, 1998 to 1999

HONORS, APPOINTMENTS AND AWARDS

• Featured Speaker, “Jobs for JAGs,” Washington, DC, 2009
• New York State Bar Association Award for Military Trial Advocacy, 2003
• Military Medals and Ribbons: Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards), Army Commendation Medal (3 awards), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (2 campaign stars), Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Global War or Terror Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2 awards), Meritorious Unit Commendation
• Military Combat and Special Skill Badges: Combat Action Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Parachutist Badge (U.S.), Parachutist Badge (Germany), Air Assault Badge

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESS RELEASES

• The Military Dependent: A Creditor's Blind Spot in the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act http://www.tblaw.com/attorneys/articles/view/the-military-dependent
• Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Valley Young Professionals Q&A http://www.phoenixchamber.com/news/newsletter/vyp/2011/1011/qa

PUBLISHED DECISIONS

• Puzz v. Chase Home Finance, LLC, 763 F. Supp. 2d 1116 (D. Ariz. 2011)
• United States v. Riddle, 67 M.J. 335 (C.A.A.F. 2009)
• United States v. Fisher, 67 M.J. 617 (Army Ct. Crim. App. 2009)
• United States v. Redd, 67 M.J. 581 (Army Ct. Crim. App. 2008)

OTHER ACTIVITIES

In his free time, Will enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, and endurance sports with his wife Terri.  Most recently, Will completed the 2013 Vancouver Marathon, the 2013 Leadman 125KM Triathlon in Tempe, the 2013 P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon, and the 2013 Phoenix Tough Mudder, in which he finished in the top 5% of all competitors.