Biography

Sam Fisher is an attorney, small business owner, husband, and father of three children who attend Lee County public schools. A longtime Cape Coral resident, Sam and his wife, Cecilia, a veterinarian and small business owner, are raising their family in Cape Coral.

Before entering private practice, Sam worked for the State of Florida at the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, where he rose to Chief Assistant Regional Counsel for the 14 county agency. In that role, he helped oversee administrative, budgetary, and legislative matters. Sam later opened his own law practice and works alongside his wife in their family veterinary practice.

Sam was elected to the Lee County School Board in 2022 and reelected in 2026. He served as Vice Chair from 2022 to 2023 and as Board Chair from 2023 to 2025. Sam is a Certified Board Member through the Florida School Boards Association and served on the FSBA Board of Directors from 2024 to 2026.

During his time on the Board, Sam has focused on improving student achievement, keeping schools safe, increasing teacher and staff pay, expanding career and technical education, and being responsible with taxpayer dollars. The District has continued to improve school grades and graduation rates, while adding more dual enrollment, career and technical programs, and academic options for students.

Sam is active in the community and currently serves as a Board Member of the YMCA, Horizon Council, and Thrive (formerly the Drug Free Lee Coalition). He also serves as Vice Chair of the FL PALM Board. His previous service includes the Governing Board of the Oasis Charter School System. He is also a graduate of the Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2021. Sam continues to support local organizations and programs including the Cape Coral Animal Shelter, Cape Coral Junior Leadership, and Cape Coral Youth Soccer.

Education

• B.A., Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
• J.D., Mississippi College School of Law