Jarrod M. Scharber
Jarrod M. Scharber was born and raised in San Antonio, Florida and is a 4th generation resident of Pasco County. Jarrod graduated from Pasco High School in 1999 and from the University of Florida in in 2003. After completing his law degree at Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Jarrod was admitted to the Florida Bar and came home to practice law in Dade City in 2006.
Moving straight into private practice with the Law Firm of Charles D. Waller, P.A. directly following law school gave Jarrod the opportunity to gain immediate courtroom and client service experience. The advantages of working with Charles Waller and one of the oldest law firms in Pasco County include the chance to represent a wide range of clients with a very diverse collection of legal issues. After 5 years, Mr. Scharber became a partner in the firm, and continued to practice law at Waller & Scharber, P.A. until opening his own firm in January 2020.
In addition to practicing law, Mr. Scharber serves his community. Mr. Scharber has served on the Board of Directors of Sunrise of Pasco, Inc. for over 9 years; serving 5 terms as Chairman. Mr. Scharber also serves on the Board of Directors of the Academy at the Farm Charter School, located here in Dade City. These opportunities have allowed Mr. Scharber to give back to the community and promote causes that are meaningful and important to him and his family.
Mr. Scharber provides a broad range of legal services including representing clients who have been in an auto accident or sustained an injury, marital and family law, criminal defense, civil and business litigation, wills, trusts and probate. Mr. Scharber has extensive experience in real estate transactions and litigation; and has been a Title Agent through the Attorneys Title Insurance Fund and Old Republic Title Insurance Company for over 13 years.
Mr. Scharber prides himself on taking the time to get to know his clients in order to truly understand their individual legal needs. He has widespread trial experience in divorce, child custody, relocation and child support cases; and has appeared before the Second District Court of Appeals on multiple occasions. Working closely with his clients and his staff, Mr. Scharber has been able to deliver favorable outcomes and resolutions for his clients on a consistent basis; both through negotiated settlements and trial practice. Mr. Scharber has the tools, knowledge, experience and support to aggressively and professionally service your legal needs; and places an emphasis on personal service.
Melissa Scharber | Practice Administrator
Melissa Scharber is a native of Sarasota, Florida, and graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2003 with a degree in Healthcare Administration. After receiving her MBA, Melissa worked as a practice administrator and office manager for one of Florida’s largest healthcare organizations. Melissa successfully managed large and mid-sized healthcare organizations and gained valuable experience that transitioned very well into running a law office.
Melissa joined Jarrod Scharber and the team at Waller & Scharber, P.A., in 2012 and quickly took on lead roles in practice management, family law case management and litigation, and personal injury and auto accident cases. Her healthcare background has proven to be a tremendous asset in working with clients, insurance companies and healthcare providers to ensure that our clients receive the treatment they need and get the settlement that they deserve. She has extensive experience in real estate matters and has closed hundreds of transactions for Buyers, Seller, Realtors and Banks. Her experience and leadership at Scharber Law Group are vital in providing our clients with the level of service that they deserve.
Jennifer Kerouac | Lead Paralegal
Jennifer is a resident of Spring Hill, Florida and has extensive experience in multiple areas of practice that impact our clients. As a Realtor, Jennifer is familiar with the intricacies of listing agreements, contracts, Buyer and Seller concerns, financing details and closings. Jennifer has worked in large and small organizations, and has developed a valuable ability to manage complex situations and assist others in navigating legal issues. Jennifer has previously worked for the Pinellas County Sherriff’s department and gained valuable experience and insider knowledge regarding law enforcement process and procedure.
Jennifer bought her broad range of experience to Scharber Law Group in January 2020, and is an important part of our team. As our lead paralegal, she personally interacts and assists our clients on a daily basis — on issues ranging from real estate, injuries and accident cases, family law and divorce and others. Her positive attitude and infectious smile help Scharber Law Group serve our clients’ needs effectively, while showing the compassion and understanding that difficult situations sometimes require.
Lexie Jackson | Legal Assistant
Lexie Jackson is a lifelong resident of Pasco County. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Zephyrhills High School in 2018 and currently attends Pasco-Hernando State College where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business.
Lexie worked alongside Jarrod M. Scharber at Waller & Scharber, P.A. and joined him in opening Scharber Law Group in January 2020.
Lexie enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.