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Greenberg Traurig, LLPShareholder; Co-Chair, Appellate Practice
Elliot H. Scherker
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Elliot H. Scherker

5.0
1 review

333 SE 2nd Avenue, Suite 4400, Miami, FL 33131

Appeals & Legal Issues, Environmental, White Collar Defense & Investigations and 2 more

About Elliot H. Scherker

Elliot Scherker has 50 years of experience as an appellate lawyer and has handled more than 3,000 appeals in state and federal courts for clients nationwide. Elliot brings a practical and client-centered approach to his work. He is Co-Chair of the firm's National Appeals & Legal Issues Group.

Concentrations

•Appellate practice
•White collar criminal defense
•Securities litigation
•Constitutional litigation
•Environmental and land use litigation
•Bankruptcy appeals
•Litigation trial support

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Selected, Miami Dade Bar “Circle of Excellence” Award, Appellate, 2025
•Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022
•Team Member, a Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Appellate Practice; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, 2001-2026
•'Lawyer of the Year,' White-Collar Criminal Defense Law, 2011; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, 2011; Appellate Law, 2010
•Listed, Benchmark Litigation
•'Local Litigation Star,' 2020-2026
•“National Litigation Star” 2019
•Listed, Thomson-Reuters, 'Stand-Out Lawyers,' 2022
•Listed, Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers, 'Star Lawyers,' 2018-2021
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 'Litigation: Appellate,' 2003-2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2008, 2014-2022, and 2024
•Dispute Resolution - Appellate: Court of Appeal, 2021-2023
•'Recommended Lawyer,' 2023
•Dispute Resolution - Appellate: Supreme Courts (States and Federal), 2021-2024
•'Recommended Lawyer,' 2023
•Litigation - Supreme Court and Appellate, 2008, 2014-2020
•Dispute Resolution - Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action Defense; Consumer Products (Including Tobacco), 2021
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2025
•'Top 100 Lawyers in Florida,' 2011-2016
•Listed, Florida Trend magazine, 'Legal Elite - Appellate Litigation,' 2004-2022
•'Hall of Fame,' 2013-2022
•Recognized, Daily Business Review, 'Most Effective Lawyers - Appellate,' 2010 and 2017
•Listed, South Florida Legal Guide, 'Top Lawyer,' 2004-2017, 2020-2021
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Environmental Law, 2016
•Team Member, a Law360 'Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,' 2011
•Team Member, 'Champions of Equality Award' (based on role in landmark Florida gay adoption case), SAVE DADE Foundation, May 2011
•Team Member, a Law360 'Appellate Practice Group of the Year,' 2010
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 5
    • Appeals & Legal Issues
    • Environmental
    • White Collar Defense & Investigations
    • Arbitration & Mediation
    • Complex Torts

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder; Co-Chair, Appellate Practice
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Represented Lorillard Tobacco Company on appeal from $145 billion judgment against the five major American tobacco companies, the largest damage award in American legal history
    presented oral argument in both the Third District Court of Appeal
    the Florida Supreme Court on behalf of all five companies, resulting in damages judgment being reversed.
    Overturned $521 million judgment against BDO Seidman.
    Prevailed on appeal to Fifth Circuit from conviction in major criminal securities fraud prosecution in Texas.
    Obtained reversal of $60 million punitive-damages judgments against former Arizona utilities commissioner in Ninth Circuit.
    Obtained forum non conveniens dismissal for Hilton International in major premises liability action, on appeal from order refusing to dismiss action.
    Represented Florida Marlins in upholding judgment approving public-private contract for development of new baseball stadium.
    Prevailed before an en banc Florida appellate court for hotel client on question whether l
    owners or hotels are liable for accidents
    drownings resulting from natural
    ordinary risks occurring in bodies of water.
    Overturned $8 million judgment against Brinks, Inc. in action by driver charged with theft, on post-trial in federal district court
    upheld judgment on appeal in Eleventh Circuit
    Noteworthy Experiences: Board Certified, Appellate Law, The Florida Bar (1995-present)
  • Additional Links
    http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Elliot-H-Scherker

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1975, Florida
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
    Supreme Court of the United States
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •fellow, American Bar Foundation
    •fellow, American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
    •Member, American Law Institute
    •Member, American Bar Association
    •Member, Baptist Health Founders Society
    •Board of Legal Specialization & Education, The Florida Bar, 2006-2012
    •Appointed by Chief Justice to Committee on Judicial Evaluations, Florida Supreme Court, 2006-2007

    Bar Fellowship
    American Academy of Appellate Lawyers

    •Member, American Law Institute

    •Member, American Bar Association

    •Member, Baptist Health Founders Society

    •Board of Legal Specialization & Education, The Florida Bar, 2006-2012

    •Appointed by Chief Justice to Committee on Judicial Evaluations, Florida Supreme Court, 2006-2007

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Miami School of Law
    Class of 1975
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Miami
    Class of 1972
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1952
    New York, N.Y., January 7, 1952

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Shareholder; Co-Chair, Appellate Practice at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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333 SE 2nd Avenue, Suite 4400Miami, FL 33131U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Elliot H. Scherker was admitted in 1975 to the State of Florida.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Elliot H. Scherker is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and United States Supreme Court.
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    Yes, Elliot H. Scherker has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Elliot H. Scherker attended University of Miami School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.

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