Hi! I’m Gordon Fischer. I’m an Iowa lawyer dedicated to helping people plan their legacies, and helping nonprofit organizations manage their philanthropic efforts. It’s my personal and professional mission to promote and maximize charitable giving in Iowa.
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I’ve been an active (and humbly accomplished) lawyer for more than 25 years. After graduating from the University of Iowa, where I served as a student government leader, I received my law degree (summa cum laude) from Southern Illinois University.
After law school, I clerked for the Iowa Court of Appeals before joining the Des Moines firm of Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor and Fairgrave, P.C.
At the firm, I became a partner and gained a reputation for skilled and conscientious litigation in all areas of law – with a focus on employment law.
In 2013, I left litigation to pursue my passion for philanthropy. As Vice President of Gift Planning Strategies for the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, I had the privilege of helping donors plan and achieve their charitable goals.
In 2014, I received the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy designation from The American College of Financial Services.
I’m proud to serve my community and my profession in a variety of ways – as a member of boards and commissions and as a mentor and hands-on volunteer. Additionally, I continue to manage a donor-advised fund for the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines.
At Gordon Fischer Law Firm, P.C., I am empowered to blend my legal expertise with my commitment to the charitable sector and those who support its essential work.
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill
