FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
614 South Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Fax: (954) 463-9244

Established in 1974 by William R. Scherer, Jr. (Bill) and Rex Conrad, Conrad & Scherer began its journey as a civil law firm focused on serving local community needs. throughout the years, we’ve experienced significant growth, yet we’ve never strayed from our core principles of virtue and integrity that have been the bedrock of our firm from the beginning.
For more than 50 years, Conrad & Scherer has represented companies, institutions, and individuals in complex, high-stakes litigation nationwide. Our practice spans commercial disputes, fiduciary and financial misconduct claims, business torts, construction matters, mass tort litigation, and other significant civil proceedings where the financial and reputational exposure is substantial.
Our work has included nationally significant matters such as leading President George W. Bush’s legal team during the 2000 Florida recount, recovering assets for victims of the Scott Rothstein Ponzi scheme, and playing a central role in litigation involving Chiquita Brands International. We also secured a historic fiduciary verdict against Wells Fargo on behalf of the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s minors’ trust. In that litigation, Broward County jurors returned the largest jury verdict in the county’s history, awarding approximately $826 million for Wells Fargo’s mismanagement of a trust established for the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s children. The court later entered an amended judgment exceeding $1.25 billion with prejudgment interest.
Recognized year after year by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s Best Law Firms, and honored by The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell with an AV® Preeminent™ rating, Conrad & Scherer is trusted when the issues are complex and the stakes are significant.
William R. Scherer, Jr. is the founding partner of Conrad & Scherer, a premier litigation firm with offices in Fort Lauderdale, North Carolina, and Ecuador. With a legal career spanning over five decades, Scherer has built a reputation as a tireless advocate for his clients and a leader in high-stakes litigation. In 2025, Scherer led a […]
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John Scherer: Executive Partner and Government Relations Professional John Scherer serves as an Executive Partner at Conrad & Scherer’s Fort Lauderdale office. His government relations practice provides strategic counsel to clients throughout South Florida, specifically in procurement and government contract issues. Additionally, Mr. Scherer handles litigation focused on construction and land use, supporting clients through […]
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William R. Scherer, III is a Senior Partner in Conrad & Scherer’s Fort Lauderdale office. With more than 28 years of experience, he focuses his practice on commercial and real estate litigation, employment litigation, and personal injury cases. His extensive experience covers all phases of civil litigation, including jury trials. William has handled numerous complex […]
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Eric Hager is a Senior Partner in Conrad & Scherer’s Quito, Ecuador office, where he focuses on commercial, appellate, human rights, and trust litigation. He earned his Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law in 2006 and his Bachelor of Science from American University in 2000. With years of experience in complex litigation, Hager […]
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Irwin Gilbert is a retired Senior Partner at Conrad & Scherer’s Fort Lauderdale office, where he focuses on complex commercial litigation, general business litigation, construction defect litigation, class actions, and professional liability. Practicing in both State and Federal Courts in Florida and across the country, Irwin represents Fortune 100 companies and other high-profile clients in […]
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Janine McGuire is a Partner at Conrad & Scherer, bringing extensive experience in commercial litigation, trust and probate litigation, and appellate practice. She earned her Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 1995 and her Bachelor of Arts from Providence College in 1992, graduating cum laude. In commercial litigation, […]
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Elizabeth A. Scherer is an accomplished Partner at Conrad & Scherer, bringing a unique blend of judicial insight and trial experience to her practice. Before joining the firm, Elizabeth spent over a decade as a Circuit Court Judge in Florida’s Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, where she presided over some of the state’s most high-profile cases, including […]
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Kirk R. vonHilsheimer is a Partner at Conrad & Scherer’s Fort Lauderdale office, where he plays a key role in the firm’s complex commercial litigation practice. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from Duke University. Kirk represents clients in high-stakes commercial litigation […]
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Jason Adamsky is a Senior Associate at Conrad & Scherer’s Fort Lauderdale office, where he plays a vital role in the firm’s complex commercial litigation practice. Known for his ability to navigate challenging legal landscapes, Jason brings a nuanced, strategic approach to each case, drawing from years of experience across high-stakes litigation environments. Before joining […]
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Veronica A. Hazzard is an experienced trial attorney with a strong background in both civil and criminal litigation. She has tried more than 50 jury trials to verdict, demonstrating a high level of courtroom skill and strategic advocacy. Her litigation experience spans a wide range of complex legal matters, making her an advocate in high-stakes […]
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David Gunion is an Associate Attorney at Conrad & Scherer, where he applies his analytical skills and legal acumen to manage complex commercial litigation. With a Master’s in German Language, Literature, and Culture and a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law, David brings a unique perspective and thorough approach to […]
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George Dahdal is an Associate Attorney at Conrad & Scherer’s Fort Lauderdale office, specializing in commercial litigation. In his role, George conducts intricate legal research, drafts and argues various motions, and manages discovery processes to build solid foundations for complex cases. Known for his client-centered approach, he works closely with Conrad & Scherer’s senior attorneys […]
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David F. Garcés is an Ecuadorian attorney based in Conrad & Scherer’s Quito office, where he advises both U.S. and Latin American clients on a range of international legal matters. His practice encompasses negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border litigation, family law, and real estate transactions. Garcés brings extensive experience in corporate law, real estate, e-commerce, […]
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