William E. Scheu
Shareholder
Office: 904.346.5560
Fax: 904.348.5860
E-mail: wscheu@rtlaw.com
Education:
University of the South, A.B., Cum Laude, 1967
University of Florida Law School, J.D., With Honors, 1970
Main Biography
Mr. Scheu practices principally in the areas of real estate and real estate related business transactions, with an emphasis on shopping center and office building acquisition, development and leasing. Mr. Scheu is also a certified circuit civil mediator and is knowledgeable in state and federal election law.
Bar Association Memberships
- The Florida Bar
Awards & Distinctions
- AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- Florida Trend Magazine, “Legal Elite” (Real Estate Transactions), 2008, 2010
- Designee, Florida Super Lawyers (Real Estate), 2006-2011
- Designee, The Best Lawyers in America (Real Estate), 2009-2011
- Order of the Coif
- Associate Editor, University of Florida Law Review, 1970
- Lawyer of the Year Award, Financial News and Jacksonville Bar, 1992, 2005
- Silver Medallion Humanitarian Award, National Conference of Christians and Jews, 1995
- "Twelve Who Care" Award, Gannett/Channel 12, 1994
- Unity in Diversity Award, Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is, 1994
- Equal Opportunity Award, Jacksonville Urban League, 1993
- New York Marathon Finisher, 1980
Professional & Community Involvement
- Supervisor of Elections, 2004 Election, Duval County, Florida
- Ruling Elder, Sunday School Teacher, Riverside Presbyterian Church
- Vice-Chair, Board of Directors, Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless
- Chair, Board of Trustees, Columbia Theological Seminary
- Chair, Board of Directors, Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida
- Board of Directors, Past President, Jacksonville Community Council, Inc.
- Board of Trustees, Jacksonville Public Libraries
- Board of Directors, Housing Partnership of Northeast Florida, Inc.
- Chair, The Community Foundation, 2004-2005
- General Counsel, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, 1991
- Member, Leadership Jacksonville
- Member, Rotary Club of West Jacksonville
