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Stephen Fishman
Author at Nolo
Stephen Fishman is an accomplished attorney and writer specializing in legal topics, particularly in the areas of taxes, small business, and intellectual property law.1 Based in Olympia, Washington, Fishman has built a notable career as a freelance legal writer and author spanning several decades.1
Career Highlights
Freelance Legal Writing:: Since January 1990, Fishman has been working as a freelance legal writer. He has published over 1,000 articles and blog posts on various legal topics. His clients include prominent legal and business platforms such as Nolo.com, Lawyers.com, Microsoft Growth Center, MileIQ, and Inman News.1
Author at Nolo:: Fishman has been an author for Nolo since 1990, writing 18 books on legal subjects. Some of his notable works include:
- "Deduct It! Lower Your Small Business Taxes"
- "Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide"
- "Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers and Gig Workers"
- "The Copyright Handbook: How to Protect and Use Written Works"1
Legal Editor:: Prior to his freelance career, Fishman worked as a Senior Editor at The Rutter Group from November 1983 to March 1989. In this role, he was responsible for editing and ghostwriting Rutter Group California Practice Guides and seminar materials.1
Education and Qualifications
Fishman holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from the University of California, Los Angeles. He is also a member of the California State Bar Association.1
Awards and Recognition
Stephen Fishman's work has been recognized with several awards, including:
- The Benjamin Franklin Award from The Independent Book Publisher's Association in 2017 and 2008
- The Choice Award for Outstanding Academic Title for "The Public Domain" from the American Library Association in September 20071
Throughout his career, Fishman has established himself as an authority in legal writing, producing reader-friendly content that makes complex legal topics accessible to a wide audience.
