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They call her Ms. Fisher
By Mike Whitlock (The Newsletter )
Vice president, American Surety Ins. Co
I’m sitting in the small waiting area at Seattle Bail Bonds when a young lady walks through the front door to the
counter and asks if she can speak with “Ms. Fisher.” This isn’t the first time I’ve ever heard someone
address Lucille Fisher as Ms. Fisher. I’ve never heard anyone address her as Lucille, the owner or, God forbid, the
bonding lady. It’s always Ms. Fisher and always with respect. Whether it’s an attorney, client or fellow bail
agent.
She wrote her first bond on Memorial Day 1970 for $3,000. “I nearly had a heart attack at the thought of assuming
that much liability,” she recalls. After being the owner of a beauty salon, the bail bond business was an entirely different
experience. However, as an experienced business woman she would adjust quickly. Lucille knew the importance of getting involved
in her trade industry associations and became a member of the Washington State Bail Agents Association.
In 2001, she received a plaque for 20 years of service. She served as secretary for two years for the Professional Bail
Agents of the United States and was inducted into the PBUS hall of Fame in 1995. People are not born with respect, respect
must be earned. With more than 30 years in the bail bond business, Ms. Fisher has more than earned the respect of her peers
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