If you have been refused Social Security Disability benefits for any reason, our aggressive attorneys are eager to assist you in getting what you rightfully deserve. John Scherf earned his nickname the "Bulldog" due to his tenacity in the courtroom and has been selected as one of the "Top One Percent" of attorneys in the United States and one of Alabama's "Top Ten Trial Lawyers". He has served as
the Lead Litigator for multiple law firms including Scherf, Griffin & Davis; Scherf, Davis & Gedgoudas; and Scherf Law Firm. We have office locations in Andalusia & Birmingham to better serve your legal needs and handle cases throughout the State of Alabama. Scherf earned his undergraduate degree at the University of West Florida, where he received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) He went to law school at the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, where he graduated with a Juris Doctorate of Law (J.D.) John "Bulldog" Scherf has over (30) years of experience in Auto Accidents, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Family Law, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Worker’s Compensation. Scherf is licensed with the Alabama State Bar and all Federal US District Courts in Alabama. Selected as one of the Nation's "Top One Percent" of attorneys for 2017-2022 by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC). Specifically, less than 1% of practicing attorneys in the United States are members of the Nation’s Top Attorneys. The roster of NADC members truly includes the leading legends of the legal profession. Recently selected by (YAIOA) as one of the "Top 10 Best Lawyers in Alabama" for 2020-2022. Membership includes the most exceptional and seasoned trial lawyers in the State of Alabama. Nominated one of the "10 Best Attorneys" in Alabama for 2016-2022 by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA). Nominated one of the "10 Best Attorneys" in Alabama for 2016-2022 by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (AIOCLA). The National Trial Lawyers Association (NTL) selected Mr. Scherf as one of the elite "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" for 2017-2022. Each of the distinguished Top 100 members possesses the knowledge, skill, experience and success held by only the best and finest lawyers in America. John "Bulldog" Scherf was also recently nominated by "Super Lawyers" which is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only the top 5% of attorneys nationwide are selected for this honor! Let us help! (No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.)
