Janine Kalagher McGuire - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Attorney at Conrad & Scherer, L.L.P.
Appellate practice Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, FL
614 South Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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30
Years
Experience
Fort Lauderdale Appellate practice Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Appellate practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Wrongful Death
- Professional Liability
- Professional Negligence & Malpractice
- Third Party Insurance Defense, General Liability and Coverage
Litigation: 40%
Attorney Information
Overview
Janine McGuire is a partner at Conrad & Scherer's Fort Lauderdale office. Janine’s practice areas include commercial litigation, trust & probate litigation, appellate practice as well as others. She provides key litigation strategy and support for a diverse clientele throughout all stages of litigation.
Janine’s focus on estate and trust litigation involves many issues, including family businesses, fiduciary duties, real estate and compliance with fiduciary obligations. She works extensively with trustees, personal representatives, and others who find themselves in legal disputes involving probate proceedings and trust administration.
Her extensive experience in appellate law provides insight throughout the litigation process during the trial court stages to ensure that appellate rights are preserved with a proper and compelling record should an appeal be necessary.
Janine has practiced within many areas of law and advocates with strength, competency and efficiency to represent her clients.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected as a “Top Lawyer” by Fort Lauderdale Illustrated Magazine for Insurance Law & Trusts and Estates, 2021
- Listed in South Florida Legal Guide, “Top Lawyers”, 2013 - 2014
- Listed in South Florida Legal Guide, “Top Up and Comers”, 2010 - 2012
Other Sources of Feedback About Janine Kalagher McGuire
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1995
Juris Doctor
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Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1995
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Non Legal Education
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Providence College, 1992
Bachelor of Arts
Honors: cum laude
Major: Economics
Major: Business
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Providence College, 1992
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Languages
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English (Primary)
Pro Bono Activities
- Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church and School, Board of Trustees, 2013
- Broward County Bar Association, Member, 1996 to present
- Omicron Delta Epsilon, Member, 1992 to present
Representative Cases
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Rohart v. Phoenix Emergency Med. of Broward, L.L.C., 41 So. 3d 410 (Fla. 4th DCA 2010)(PCA)
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Rohart v. N. Broward Hosp. Dist., 45 So. 3d 461 (Fla. 2010)
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Rohart v. N. Broward Hosp. Dist., 131 S. Ct. 1570, 179 L. Ed. 2d 473 (2011)
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Padilla v. N. Broward Hosp. Dist., 270 F. App’x 966 (11th Cir. 2008)
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Marmorstein v. Wallach, 993 So. 2d 535 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)(PCA)
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City of Lauderhill v. Rhames, 864 So. 2d 432 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003)
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1996
- New York, 1996
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2001
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2004
Other Affiliations
- Broward County Bar Association, Member, 1996 to present
- Omicron Delta Epsilon, Member, 1992 to present
- Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church and School, - 2013 (Board of Trustees)
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Contact
614 South Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 954-546-7822
Fax: (954) 463-9244
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.conradscherer.com/
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:30pm
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