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About VDF LAW
VDF Law is the law firm of Van D. Fischer, a litigation practitioner focused on matters involving land use, zoning, code compliance defense, and general litigation for individuals and businesses. Mr. Fischer represents individual and business clients in Key West and throughout the Florida Keys. Van Fischer has a long history working with local, state and federal agencies starting in the early 1990’s working for the Florida Department of Community Affairs. Later, he worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and was instrumental in drafting the comprehensive management plans for the four National Wildlife Refuges in the Florida Keys. This prior work experience has given this Key West Lawyer a unique and detailed knowledge of how the Florida Keys regulatory and litigation system works. He is a graduate of the Charleston School of Law and has a graduate degree in environmental management from Duke University. Attorney Fischer started VDF Law in 2015.
Mission
Van Fischer’s mission is to provide the absolute best in land use planning and development law, environmental law, and zoning law to Key West and the Florida Keys at competitive rates. Attorney Fischer understands how complicated local development regulations can be in Key West and the Florida Keys and is able to simplify the complexity for his clients.
Commitment
Van Fischer is a true expert at taking his detailed and comprehensive knowledge of land development in Monroe County, FL, and putting it in terms that are easy to understand. Knowing what is or is not possible on your property is the essential first step of all development projects and Attorney Fischer can let you know what is possible. Van Fischer is committed to successfully guiding or resolving whatever land development questions or litigation issues you have. Whether you want to build a house, a boat dock, or need a conservation easement, attorney Fischer is here to guide you.
Committed to helping our clients succeed
Background
Education:
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 2011, Charleston School of Law
Master of Environmental Management, 1993, Duke University
Bachelor of Science, cum laude, 1990, St. Lawrence University
Admissions:
South Carolina Bar, 2011
South Carolina U.S. District Court, 2014
Florida State Bar, 2015
EXPERIENCED IN EVERYTHING RELATED TO LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Community Involvement
Board Member, Key West Chamber of Commerce
Advisory Board Member, Gulf Atlantic Bank
Serving Key West and the entire Florida Keys.
If you are planning on applying for a permit, need help resolving a denied permit, or need to defend a code compliance citation, call VDF Law now. Let today be the day you get the expert legal help you need to ensure your development project is a success.
Hours by appointment only.