Bram retired from the practice of law on April 28, 2017 to pursue a career as a business owner as a residential contractor.
Bram was an attorney with the Law Offices of Bohdan Neswwiacheny. He provided outside counsel for insurance companies. He specialized in defending insurance claims including automobile, premises liability, construction defects and uninsured motorist.
Prior to joining the Law Offices of Bohdan Neswiacheny, Bram was an attorney with The Soud Law Firm. His practice included pursuing personal injury claims sought by individuals who had claims for automobile accidents, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, Slip And Fall Injury, Animal Bite Injury and Personal Injury.
Bram was a partner in the Jacksonville office of Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. He has practiced in the area of litigation for over 18 years and focuses on complex matters involving general liability, commercial litigation, automobile liability, premises liability, construction defects, subrogation, negligent security, employment practices liability, and workers’ compensation defense. Additionally, Mr. Scharf has extensive experience in the areas of domestic relations and family matters.
Prior to joining QPWB, Bram was an attorney at a multi-state law firm where he practiced in the Jacksonville office. He defended individuals and corporations in all of his current areas of practice. His practice also included drafting insurance policies and declaration pages for captive insurance companies created by business owners in order to provide supplementary property and casualty insurance. Previously, his practice focused on the representation of employers, insurance companies and servicing agents in workers’ compensation claims. He served as a lead attorney in the Fraud Unit and provided training and continuing education to insurance adjusters, nurses and investigators on fighting fraud in workers’ compensation.
From 1994 through 2002, Bram served as an assistant State Attorney in the Fourth Judicial Circuit in Jacksonville, Florida where he participated in over 100 jury trials. He specialized in the prosecution of complex crimes including public corruption, insurance fraud, homicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse. He served as Division Chief of County Court where he trained and supervised new prosecutors. Bram has served as an adjunct professor at the Florida Coastal School of Law and has given numerous lectures on the criminal and civil prosecution of insurance fraud.
Bram received his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg, Florida in 1994 and Bachelor of Business Administration from John B. Stetson University, Deland, Florida in 1991.
While in law school, Bram served as Academic Vice Magister for the Phi Delta Phi academic fraternity and was a member of the ATLA National Student Trial Advocacy Championship Mock Trial Team.
Bram is licensed to practice law in Florida and is a member of The Florida Bar; he is also admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. In addition, he is a licensed Florida Residential Contractor.
Practice areas
Matters involving Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Premises Liability, Construction Defects, Negligent Security, and Workers’ Compensation.
27 years, 1,500 cases
A personal injury lawyer works with clients who have suffered a physical or emotional injury, usually by accident or mistake. They cover cases such as car accidents, botched surgery, and harassment. Personal injury attorneys know how the insurance claim process works, they know what evidence to gather, and they know how to calculate and present a claim for damages. I take cases on a contingency basis, which means I receive an agreed-upon percentage of the payment you receive.
19 years, 500 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1995 | 03/28/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Lawyers - Litigation | Jacksonville Magazine's 904 | 2014 |
Mock Trial Team Advocacy National Champion | American Trial Lawyers Association | 1994 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Offices Of Bohdan Neswiacheny | 2016 - 2017 |
Personal Injury Attorney | The Soud Law Firm | 2015 - 2015 |
Partner | Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, PA | 2013 - 2015 |
Attorney | Moore, Ingram, Johnson & Steele, L.L.P. | 2011 - 2013 |
Associate | Conroy, Simberg, Ganon, Krevans, Abel, Lurvey, Morrow & Schefer, P.A. | 2010 - 2010 |
Attorney | The Roebuck Law Office | 2007 - 2010 |
Attorney | Eraclides Johns | 2003 - 2007 |
Adjunct Professor | Florida Coastal School of Law | 2001 - 2002 |
Assistant State Attorney | State Attorney's Office | 1994 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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I9 Sports | Volunteer Youth Athletic Coach | 2010 - Present |
Jewish Community Alliance | Volunteer Youth Athletic Coach | 2005 - Present |
Jacksonville Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Member | 1998 - Present |
The Florida Bar | Member | 1995 - Present |
Beth Shalom Synagogue | Executive Committee | 2006 - 2010 |
Florida Family Law Inn of Court | Member | 2004 - 2008 |
Mayor's Domestic Violence Task Force | Member | 2001 - 2003 |
Fourth Judicial Circuit Technology Committee | Member | 2001 - 2003 |
Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society | Vice President | 1995 - 1996 |
Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association | Member | 1994 - 2002 |
Florida Guardian ad Litem | Guardian ad Litem | 1992 - 1994 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Florida Comp Law Chronicle | Can a Carrier Void a Workers’ Compensation Policy as Applied to an Injured Worker due to Employer’s Fraudulent Misrepresentations to Obtain the Policy? | 2011 |
Avvo | Child Support in Florida: The Reduction of Child Support with Substantial Time-Sharing | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
Stetson University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1991 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Continuing Education | Fighting Fraud in Workers Compensation | 2011 |
Various Insurance Carrier Lectures | Fighting Fraud in Workers' Compensation | 2007 |
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office | Domestic Violence | 2000 |
Clay County Sheriff's Office | Search and Seizure | 1997 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Confidential Settlement - Workers' Compensation | Settled - $1.1 million |
State of Florida vs. Perry | Convicted |
Riggins v. Connell | Verdict for the defense |
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John Phillips, Litigation Attorney on May 17, 2012
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Without hesitation, I recommend Bram. He is an excellent lawyer. Do not hesitate to call on him if legal trouble finds you. He will take great care of you and your problems.
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Douglas Oberdorfer, Litigation Attorney on Jul 18, 2011
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I have known Bram Scharf for many years. Bram knows the law and how to effectively communicate his position to the Court or Jury. He is a tireless worker and zealous advocate. He has my endorsement without hesitation.
Michael McGrath, Litigation Attorney on Jun 19, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer. Bram is an outstanding attorney and a well respected member of the Jacksonville Legal Community.
Lewis Lockett, Litigation Attorney on Jun 18, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Scharf has been one the more recognized names in our legal community for years. I've personally worked with him on several cases and he never ceased to amaze me.
Bruce Feifer, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Jun 6, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer. Bram is always well prepared and aggressive in advocating his client's position while at the same time being respectful and professional of the opposing parties position
Gust Sarris, Litigation Attorney on Jun 6, 2011
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Mr. Scharf is a hard-working and diligent attorney who takes pride in his work.
Michael Rudolph, Workers compensation Attorney on Jun 3, 2011
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Bram represented a horribly injured gentleman from initial trial through the appeal, fighting non stop for the benefits this man had been wrongfully denied. Ultimately the appellate court agreed with Bram and awarded benefits to the client. Most impressive in my opinon, at the mediaiton, where we ultimately settled for $1.1 million, was when the claimant and their family wanted some time alone to discuss the option to settle, they asked Bram to remain in the room, considering him one of the family, for the care and passion he had shown for the claimant's well being above all else. This said more to me about Bram's passion and sincere concern about the client than anything else.
Gerald Wilkerson, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on May 29, 2011
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