John J. Scherer - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Attorney at Conrad & Scherer, L.L.P.
Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, FL
614 South Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Fort Lauderdale Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Government Relations & Public Policy
- Land Use
- Land Use Litigation
- Procurement & Government Contracts
Litigation: 34%
Attorney Information
Overview
As a Certified General Contractor with significant experience in construction, Mr. Scherer is able to serve the firm's clients either as special counsel or as an expert witness on large complex commercial and residential construction cases.
In addition to his role at Conrad & Scherer, Mr. Scherer is the President and Owner of Gulf Building and Gulf Design Group. Mr. Scherer's experience at Gulf affords his clients the benefit of his business acumen and his hands-on knowledge of construction, development and government contracts.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Listed as one of the “FACES of Fort Lauderdale” In Complex Commercial Litigation by Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, April 2020
- Named “Top 40 Under 40” by South Florida Business Journal, 2014
- Named “Top 40 Professionals Under 40 – Broward County Rising Stars” by Gold Coast Magazines, 2009
Education
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Legal Education
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Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law,
Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida, 2004
Juris Doctorate
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Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law,
Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida, 2004
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Non Legal Education
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University of Florida, M.E. Rinker School of Building Construction, 2000
B.S., Bachelor of Science
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University of Florida, M.E. Rinker School of Building Construction, 2000
Current Employment Position(s)
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Executive Partner
Languages
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English (Primary)
Pro Bono Activities
- Broward County Enterprise Zone Board, Board Member, 2013 - Present
- City of Fort Lauderdale, Economic Advisory, Board Member, 2013 - Present
- Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Council, Board Member, 2013 - Present
- Florida Building Commission, Board Member, Governor Crist Appointee, 2009 - Present
- Construction Association of South Florida, 2006 - Present
- Board of Directors for Associated Builders and Contractors, Southeast FL Division, Director, 2006 - 2012
- Associated Builders and Contractors, Florida Chapter, Member, 2006 - 2012
- Unsafe Structures Board for the City of Fort Lauderdale, Board Member, 2006 - 2012
Ancillary Businesses
President and Owner of Gulf Building and Gulf Design Group
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2004
Specialties and Certifications
- State Certified General Contractor, CGC# 1517189
Other Affiliations
- Broward County Enterprise Zone Board, 2013 - Present (Board Member)
- City of Fort Lauderdale, Economic Advisory, 2013 - Present (Board Member)
- Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Council, 2013 - Present (Board Member)
- Florida Building Commission, 2009 - Present (Board Member, Governor Crist Appointee)
- Construction Association of South Florida, 2006 - Present
- Board of Directors for Associated Builders and Contractors, Southeast FL Division, Director, 2006 - 2012
- Associated Builders and Contractors, Florida Chapter, 2006 - 2012 (Member)
- Unsafe Structures Board for the City of Fort Lauderdale, 2006 - 2012 (Board Member)
- Gulf Building and Gulf Design Group (President and Owner)
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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: http://www.conradscherer.com
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:30pm
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