Estate & Legacy Planning
Wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, healthcare surrogates, guardianship designations, and probate guidance for Florida families.
Plan your legacy
South Florida Boutique Law Firm
Your peace of mind
Your peace of mind
is our business.
Scheer Legal is the boutique South Florida law firm that founders, families, and property owners trust across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe (including the Florida Keys), for the legal work that protects what you've built and what comes next.
5.0 on Google across 14 client reviews · English & Español
Boutique
Direct access to your attorney
6
Practice areas, one firm
Bilingual
English & Spanish service
Four-County
Miami-Dade · Broward · Palm Beach · Monroe
Welcome
The right counsel, before you need it.
Most legal trouble doesn't show up loud. It shows up as the contract no one read, the estate plan no one updated, the lien that wasn't filed, the disagreement no one wrote down. Scheer Legal is the firm you call before that quiet trouble becomes loud.
Why Scheer Legal
Four things that change how a legal engagement actually feels.
You can hire a competent attorney almost anywhere. Here's what changes when you hire this one.
You get the attorney
Not a rotating roster of associates. Dominic personally handles your file from intake through resolution. The same lawyer you spoke with on day one is the lawyer arguing your position.
Plain English, always
Legal advice that survives the meeting. We translate Florida law into the actual decisions you have to make, and we put it in writing so you can act on it without a translator.
Skin in the game
Dominic ran his own business for over a decade before law school. The advice you get comes from someone who has actually signed payroll, negotiated with vendors, and survived partnership disputes, not just read about them.
Transparent fees
Flat fees for defined work. Hourly with caps where the scope is open. Contingency where it makes sense. Always quoted in writing before we start, no surprise invoices, ever.
Practice Areas
How we help South Florida.
Six focused practice areas. One attorney who actually picks up the phone.
Business Law
Entity formation, operating agreements, contracts, buy-sell arrangements, and the day-one paperwork that keeps founders out of avoidable disputes later.
Build it rightOutside General Counsel
A flat-fee or hourly relationship that gives your company a real lawyer on retainer, without the cost of a full in-house legal department.
Become a clientConstruction Liens & Enforcement
Notice to Owner, Claim of Lien, and lien foreclosure work for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers under Florida Chapter 713. Speed matters.
Protect your paymentMaritime & Admiralty Law
Cruise ship passenger injury, maritime liens and vessel arrests, and recreational boating accidents. Federal admiralty practice in the Southern & Middle Districts of Florida.
When the case is on the waterPersonal Injury & Auto Accidents
Florida car accidents, slip-and-falls, and serious injury claims. No fee unless we recover for you. Compassionate, hands-on representation.
Get help nowCivil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Contract disputes, business breakups, partnership conflicts, real-estate disagreements. Court when needed, settled when possible.
Resolve the disputeHow We Work
Four steps. No mystery.
From the first call to the signed deliverable, this is exactly what working with Scheer Legal looks like.
1
The first call
Short, free, no pressure. You describe your situation; we tell you whether it's something we handle, what it's likely to cost, and what your next move is, even if that move isn't us.
2
Scope & quote
If we're a fit, you get a written engagement letter with a flat fee (or capped hourly), a clear list of deliverables, and a timeline. Nothing begins until you sign.
3
The work
We draft, we file, we negotiate, we litigate. You get real updates in plain English at every meaningful milestone, no waiting weeks to find out where things stand.
4
After delivery
For estate and business clients, we stay available for the questions that come up months and years later. Most issues are short and free to answer when you already have a plan in place.
In Clients' Words
What clients say about working with Scheer Legal.
Real reviews from real Scheer Legal clients on Google. 5.0 average across 14 verified Google reviews. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes; each matter is unique.
★★★★★
We've had the pleasure of working with Dominic Scheer on two separate occasions, and both experiences have been exceptional.
Andrew Fish
Verified Google review
★★★★★
Dominic is known for being not only highly experienced in business law but also incredibly personable and easy to work with.
Celena Nash
Verified Google review
★★★★★
I recently sought Dominic's legal advice for a work-related matter, and I couldn't be more impressed. He reviewed the situation promptly and provided clear, actionable feedback that was both professional and insightful.
Joey Gennari
Verified Google review
★★★★★
He is everything you would want your attorney to be and much more. A true and trustworthy professional.
Jennifer S.
Verified Google review · South Florida client
★★★★★
Dominic has the knowledge and expertise to make sure you can operate your business safely and legally protected.
Chris R.
Verified Google review · Business client
★★★★★
Dominic was not only efficient and extremely responsive but he is thorough and makes sure you have everything you need.
Dahlia B.
Verified Google review · South Florida client
Meet your attorney
Dominic L. Scheer, Esq.
Before law, Dominic was a world-champion race car driver and a small-business owner for more than a decade. He went to law school because he wanted the people on his side of the table, entrepreneurs, families, builders, to finally have one of their own.
Today he runs Scheer Legal out of South Florida. Clients get a direct line, plain-English answers, and a lawyer who has actually built and run a business himself.
Read Dominic's storyLet's talk about what's on your plate.
A short call usually tells us whether we're the right fit, and what your next step is, even if it's not us.
Schedule a ConsultationCommon Questions
Quick answers before you call.
What most clients want to know in the first ten minutes.
What does Scheer Legal handle?
Estate & legacy planning, business law, outside general counsel, Florida construction liens, personal injury & auto accidents, and civil litigation & dispute resolution. Across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe Counties, including the Florida Keys.
Where is Scheer Legal based and what areas do you serve?
South Florida and the Florida Keys. We represent clients in Miami, Coral Gables, Brickell, Doral, Aventura, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Key Largo, Key West and surrounding communities. See our service areas for the full list.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes. Initial calls are short, low-pressure, and free of charge. The goal is to figure out whether we're the right fit and give you a real sense of next steps before any engagement is signed.
How do your fees work?
Estate planning and business formation are typically flat fee, quoted in writing after the consultation. Outside General Counsel is flat-fee monthly retainer or hourly with a cap. Personal injury is contingency: no fee unless we recover. Litigation is hourly with regular budget updates. No surprise invoices, ever.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Scheer Legal serves clients fully in English and Spanish across South Florida and the Florida Keys, with a complete Spanish version of every page on the site. Visite nuestro sitio en español.
Can I work with Scheer Legal remotely?
For estate planning, outside general counsel, and many business matters, yes. We work statewide with secure document signing, video consultations, and remote-friendly intake. Some matters require in-person work in specific counties; we'll tell you upfront when that's the case.
How quickly will I hear back from you?
Most initial inquiries get a same-day or next-business-day reply. Urgent matters (construction lien deadlines, accident claims, time-sensitive litigation) get treated as urgent. Say so in your message and we will move accordingly.
Is Scheer Legal a big firm or a solo practice?
Scheer Legal is a boutique South Florida law firm founded and led by Dominic L. Scheer, Esq. That structure means direct attorney access, transparent fees, and continuity: the lawyer you talk to on day one is the lawyer who handles your file.
Insights
Notes from the practice.
Plain-English writing on Florida estate, business, and litigation topics that come up in real client work.
Hurt on a Cruise Ship? Your Deadline Is Probably One Year
The ticket you clicked through shortened your rights. What the fine print says, and what to do before the clock runs out.
Florida's 45-Day Notice to Owner
The one document that decides whether Florida subs and suppliers get paid. Miss it by a day and lien rights are usually gone.
Estate Planning Isn't Just for the Wealthy
The biggest myth in Florida estate planning is that it's for millionaires. The numbers, and the reality of what an estate plan actually does, say otherwise.