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John J. Scherer - Fort Lauderdale, FL
614 South Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Conrad & Scherer, L.L.P.
Updated: 03/12/2024
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Fort Lauderdale Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Overview
John Scherer is an Executive Partner at Conrad & Scherer, LLP in the firm's Fort Lauderdale office. Mr. Scherer's government relations practice focuses on providing clients throughout South Florida with strategic counsel on procurement and government contract issues. Mr. Scherer focuses his litigation practice on construction and land use litigation.
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.
About John J. Scherer
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Government Relations & Public Policy
- Land Use
- Land Use Litigation
- Procurement & Government Contracts
Litigation
- 34%
Current Employment Position(s)
- Executive Partner
Languages
- English (Primary)
Qualifications
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)
Education
- Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 2004
Juris Doctorate - University of Florida, M.E. Rinker School of Building Construction, 2000
B.S., Bachelor of Science
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
Achievements
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
Office Information
Address
614 South Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone
Fax
- (954) 463-9244
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Office Hours
Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:30pm
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