William R. Scherer, Jr.

About William

William R. Scherer, Jr. is the founding partner of Conrad & Scherer, with a legal career spanning over five decades. He is a tireless advocate and leader in high-stakes litigation, having secured a historic $1.1+ billion jury verdict in Gopher v. Wells Fargo in 2025. He also led initial lawsuits against Chiquita Brands International and handled high-profile cases including representing President George W. Bush in the 2000 Broward County recount and leading the legal fight for victims of the Scott Rothstein Ponzi scheme. He is consistently recognized for his impact in the legal community.

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Colleagues at Conrad & Scherer

IR

Irwin R. Gilbert

Senior Partner (Retired)

JT

Jack Tuter

Senior Partner

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William R. Scherer, III

Senior Partner

JR

Janine R. McGuire

Partner

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Steven H. Osber

Senior Partner

James F. Sposato

Partner