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High Stakes Trials. High Impact Cases. High Profile Clients. High Quality Representation.

Conrad & Scherer was founded in 1974 by Managing Partner William Scherer and began as a small, local law firm comprised of trial attorneys. While the firm has grown significantly, we maintain the core values of virtue and integrity that the firm was founded upon. Today, Conrad & Scherer stands as a preeminent litigation law firm with a national and international reach. Our team of attorneys operates from offices in Fort Lauderdale, FL, New York, NY, Brevard, NC, and Quito, Ecuador, providing clients a range of services that includes complex commercial litigation, bank fraud, Ponzi scheme litigation, construction litigation, government relations, land use and land use litigation, probate and more. We’ve earned our success by delivering tenacious legal counsel matched with exceptional business acumen. Conrad & Scherer’s clients benefit from a multifaceted approach to their legal issues, with seasoned trial attorneys and other firm professionals all working in concert. Wherever the venue, clients can count on Conrad & Scherer’s professional team for sophisticated support that is focused on meeting clients’ individual needs, whether that means drafting legal memoranda, negotiating, developing contracts or arguing in the courtroom. In fact, when it comes to performance in front of judge and jury, Conrad & Scherer has distinguished itself as particularly vigorous advocates for our clients’ best interests. As a testament to our expertise, Conrad & Scherer has consistently been recognized as a Top Law Firm by the South Florida Legal Guide and is AV Rated® by Martindale-Hubbell®. We’ve participated in a number of high-profile efforts, including the historic recount in the 2000 presidential election, and we’ve won what is said to be Florida’s highest percentage of recovery for victims of a Ponzi scheme. As well-known as some of these matters may be, clients and cases need not be prominent to benefit from our proficiency; our reputation as specialists in challenging and complex cases of all types is well-earned. We are proud of our commitment to excellent legal representation in any forum, and we are proud of the sophisticated matters we handle for the impressive clients we serve across the globe.

10/15/2026

Since 1974, Conrad & Scherer has handled complex litigation across a wide range of practice areas.

What you see here is just a snapshot. $43.97M jury verdict against a national bank. 98% contractor liability in the Fort Lauderdale water main break affecting 9,200 businesses. Full recovery for victims of the $1.2B Rothstein Ponzi scheme. $832M jury verdict against Wells Fargo on behalf of the Seminole Tribe, the largest verdict in Broward County history.

When the stakes are consequential, experience matters. Contact us today!

10/07/2026

Business divorces don't come with an unsubscribe button. When a partnership falls apart, the legal and financial exposure can follow you for years.

Conrad & Scherer represents businesses and individuals in complex commercial disputes across South Florida. For more than 50 years, we have been the firm people turn to when the stakes are too high to get it wrong.

09/23/2026

Most people assume a signed will is the final word. It isn't always.

When a parent's will changes suddenly near the end of their life, families often wonder if that's normal. Many times, it is.

But Florida courts don't just ask whether a will seems unfair. They ask how it came to be.

Who arranged the signing? Who chose the lawyer? Who knew what it said?

Swipe through to see the warning signs, and what to keep if something feels off.

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09/16/2026

Service has never been separate from TerryAnn S. Howell’s practice of law. It has helped define it. That commitment continues with her reappointment as Special Magistrate for the Town of Bay Harbor Islands.

In this quasi-judicial role, TerryAnn Howell, Esq. presides over code enforcement hearings, evaluates evidence and testimony, and issues rulings involving the Town’s ordinances. This builds upon her extensive litigation experience and prior public service, including her work as a Traffic Hearing Officer for Miami-Dade County and as a Miami-Dade County Teen Court Judge, as well as years of civic involvement through leadership positions with the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association and support of numerous legal and community organizations.

We congratulate TerryAnn on this distinguished reappointment.

08/24/2026

Congratulations to the eight Conrad & Scherer attorneys recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

Six of our attorneys were selected for The Best Lawyers in America®, while two were recognized as Ones to Watch®. These distinctions are based on confidential evaluations from fellow attorneys in the same practice area and region.

This year’s recognitions span commercial litigation, construction, real estate, personal injury, land use and zoning, and other areas of practice. They reflect the depth of experience across our firm and the commitment our attorneys bring to their work each day.

Congratulations to each of our 2027 honorees on this peer-recognized achievement.

07/22/2026

We are proud to share that our Founder and Managing Partner, William R. Scherer Jr., has been named to Florida Trend's Legal Elite Notable Managing Partners list for 2026.

This recognition reflects more than five decades of work. Bill founded Conrad & Scherer in Fort Lauderdale in 1974 and has spent every year since building a firm defined by high-stakes litigation and a genuine commitment to clients who need it most.

In 2025, Bill led the trial team in Gopher v. Wells Fargo, where a Broward County jury returned an $826 million verdict against Wells Fargo for mismanaging a trust established for children of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The court later entered an amended judgment exceeding $1.25 billion, the largest of its kind in Broward County history.

That same team is now in active litigation against Lennar over hundreds of homes built on tribal land that families cannot safely live in.

Beyond the courtroom, Bill established the Pathways to Careers in Law Program in partnership with Nova Southeastern University and Fort Lauderdale High School, giving students direct access to legal professionals and a real path into the profession.

We are grateful to Florida Trend for this recognition and proud to work alongside a leader who continues to set the standard.

07/16/2026

Some selfies capture a moment. This one captures years of leadership.

Conrad & Scherer was a proud sponsor of the T.J. Reddick Bar Association’s 34th Annual Black Excellence Ball, attended by attorneys Veronica Hazzard and TerryAnn Howell.

The memorable selfie brought together Camille Smith, past president of the T.J. Reddick Bar Association; TerryAnn Howell, past president of the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association; Veronica Hazzard, past president of the F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association; Brendalyn Edwards, past president of the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association; and newly installed T.J. Reddick Bar Association President Jennifer Blackmon—with Judge Jackie Powell joining the group.

Congratulations to Jennifer and the incoming board on an evening celebrating leadership, service and Black excellence in South Florida’s legal community.

07/14/2026

Conrad & Scherer is proud to welcome Michael Shalom Doar as General Counsel.

Michael brings a broad transactional, regulatory, and business-focused background to the firm, with experience across private practice, government service, and corporate legal strategy. His work spans commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, secured lending, securities, government contracts and procurement, healthcare transactions, intellectual property and licensing, entertainment and media transactions, business counseling, governance, compliance, risk management, and data privacy.

Throughout his career, Michael has advised businesses through complex legal, regulatory, and transactional matters. His experience includes supporting companiesthrough purchases and sales of businesses, capital raises, secured lending, procurement, government contracting, and regulatory compliance.

Michael’s experience across the private and public sectors allows him to bridge the gap between business and the law. Through a practical, plain-English approach, he helps simplify complexity, identify risk, and support sound decision-making.

Please join us in welcoming Michael to Conrad & Scherer.

07/09/2026

Bloomberg has published a major feature on the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s lawsuit against Lennar, a case Conrad & Scherer is handling on behalf of the Tribe.

The article details allegations involving defects in more than 500 homes built across six reservations, including reported mold, water intrusion, roofing issues and other serious construction concerns.

For residents, the case is deeply personal. One tribal member told Bloomberg that after months of roof repairs, buckling floors and mold spreading through the home, “I feel like the mold just ran us out of our own home.” She added, “We’re all spread out now, and that’s not our goal. We wanted to keep our community together.”

Beyond the construction claims, Bloomberg highlights the broader stakes of the case: tribal sovereignty, accountability and the future of safe housing for Seminole families.

Read the full Bloomberg article here: https://ow.ly/4V0y50Zm1IW

07/07/2026

Conrad & Scherer is excited to welcome TerryAnn S. Howell as a Senior Associate Attorney in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office.

TerryAnn brings more than a decade of litigation experience shaped by trial advocacy, public service, and a deep commitment to using the law as a vehicle for meaningful representation. Her practice spans a broad range of business and civil litigation matters, in which she represents businesses and individuals in complex disputes involving commercial litigation, financial and regulatory issues, fraud claims, construction matters, real estate disputes, trust and probate litigation, compliance, administrative proceedings, and trial work.

Throughout her career, TerryAnn has built a reputation for approaching disputes with preparation, perspective, and purpose. Her experience in the courtroom, in public service, and in training future trial advocates gives her a broad understanding of how cases develop, how strategy is built, and how strong advocacy can make a difference for clients facing challenging legal issues.

TerryAnn’s commitment to service extends beyond her legal practice. She founded Grow, Glow, Giveback Corporation to help low-income individuals overcome barriers to education and established the TerryAnn Howell Book Award for academically qualified students who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to service.

Please join us in welcoming TerryAnn to Conrad & Scherer.

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614 South Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL
33301

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+19544625500

Website

http://www.conradscherer.com/

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