William R. Scherer, Jr.
Conrad & SchererFort Lauderdale, FL
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.
Licensed States
Education
Juris Doctor
School of Law at Indiana University
Bachelor of Science
Franklin College of Indiana
Awards & Recognition
“Lawyer of the Year” for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs in Fort Lauderdale by The Best Lawyers in America©
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs · 2025
“Top People to Know” in Florida Trend’s January 2025 Issue
2025
Recognized as a Best Lawyer in legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs for The Best Lawyers in America©
legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs · 2025
Recognized as a Best Lawyer in Land Use and Zoning Law for The Best Lawyers in America©
Land Use and Zoning Law · 2023
Recognized as a Best Lawyer in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Plaintiffs for The Best Lawyers in America©
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Plaintiffs · 2022
Professional Associations
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