$ 250-300 per hour
Andrew Donald Wheeler
also known as Andrew D. Wheeler, Andrew Wheeler
About Andrew
Biography
Andrew D. Wheeler is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Alabama, and has practiced law for the past seventeen years. Mr. Wheeler believes clients desire representation from attorneys who have a thorough understanding of their specific legal issues. Therefore, after beginning as a general practitioner, Mr. Wheeler focused his career on family law, estate planning and elder law. Mr. Wheeler has represented thousands of clients in divorce, adoption, custody, alimony and child support proceedings. He also assists clients in estate planning and elder law matters, including guardianship proceedings, estate planning and Medicaid applications. In 2012, Mr. Wheeler began teaching adoption law courses to other attorneys as a faculty member of the National Business Institute. He is also experienced in appellate matters, representing clients in numerous family law appellate proceedings.
Prior to beginning the practice of law, Andrew attended the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, and graduated with a Juris Doctorate of law in 2002. While attending Cumberland, Andrew was active in numerous legal writing opportunities, won awards for legal writing and was selected as a member of the Cumberland Law Review in his first year. Andrew was then accepted to the Cumberland Study Abroad Program and attended Durham University in Durham, England. Andrew studied comparative and international law, the European Union and intellectual property law before returning to the United States. In his final year of law school, Andrew worked as a research assistant and intern for Chief Magistrate Judge John Ott in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, assisting in the drafting of judicial opinions and the administration of court proceedings.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
23 years
Elder Law
20%
23 years
Estate Planning
20%
23 years
Adoption
10%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 13 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alabama for 22 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
The Wheeler Firm, PA
1173 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, FL, 32578
The Wheeler Firm, PA
495 Grand Boulevard, Suite 206, Miramar Beach, FL, 32550
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Posted by Naomi | October 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Outstanding Lawyer
Andrew was able to represent our case professionally and thoroughly. He took his time to understand our needs and was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and patient. I trust and recommend Andrew and he will be my go-to for any future family law needs.
Posted by Katie | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Outstanding attorney!
Mr. Wheeler is top notch. He helped me through a rough custody case with my ex(never married). He assured me throughout the process that I was not asking for anything ridiculous. He was organized and thourough throughout the trial and you could tell he enjoyed what he was doing which really made a di...
Posted by Jennifer | May 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Best Family Law Attorney in Florida
Modifying a custody order in Florida can be very difficult. Especially when you live out of state in Virginia. In working with Mr. Andrew Wheeler, my husband and I had someone who was experienced and knew how to help us in our custody case. Mr. Wheeler was very responsive to our needs and outlined th...
Andrew Donald Wheeler's Lawyer Endorsements
"Andrew Wheeler is a well-prepared, educated, caring advocate for his clients. He is well versed in the family law trial arena and works hard to get the best results for his clients. I would not hesitate to refer my clients to Mr. Wheeler for their family law matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Wheeler strongly advocates for his clients and is a pleasure to work with."
"I endorse Mr. Wheeler. He is a knowledgeable, hard-working attorney and has earned the respect of fellow attorneys and judges. He works tirelessly for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is a strong and knowledgeable attorney for his clients both inside and outside of the courtroom. He is always prepared and a joy to have as opposing counsel on any family law matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is an excellent attorney. He cares and is committed to his clients."
"I highly recommend this attorney for any family law, estate planning, or elder law matter. He has a great deal of experience and a great reputation in the Okaloosa-Walton legal community."
"Andrew is a highly skilled advocate, and he is passionate about his clients. One reason why I have no hesitation in endorsing Andrew is I have witnessed the amount of preparation Andrew undertakes, even on small issues. Whenever someone asks me to recommend a family law attorney, I have no qualms about starting the discussion with Andrew."
"I endorse Andrew Wheeler wholeheartedly. He has extensive experience in the areas of Family Law and Elder Law, among others. He is honest, capable, and diligent. If you hire him, you will be glad you did."
"I highly recommend this lawyer's work. Andrew is extremely knowledgeable about divorce and family law issues. He is very hard-working and provides excellent representation for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Best of the Emerald Coast - Law Firm, Emerald Coast Magazine
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Owner, The Wheeler Firm, PA
2015 - Present
Attorney, Matthews & Jones, LLP
2012 - 2016
Of Counsel, Brownstone, PA
2003 - 2015
Attorney, The Wheeler Firm
Associations
2018 - Present
Elder Law CollegeMember
2016 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2016 - Present
Academy of Florida Elder Law AttorneysMember
2015 - Present
Florida Bar, Elder Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
Family Law Advisory Group - Walton County, FloridaMember
2015 - Present
Walton County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Okaloosa County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Destin Kiwanis ClubMember
2012 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
Florida BarMember
2003 - Present
Alabama State BarMember
2017 - 2018
Destin Kiwanis ClubPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Pack v. Wiechert, No. 1D18-3039 (Fla. 1st DCA 2019)
Reversed
Masino v. Masino, No. 1D18-450 (Fla. 1st DCA)
Reversed in part, affirmed in part.
T.C. v. Mac. M & Mar. M., 2100037 (Ala. Civ. App.)
AFFIRMED
Education
2002
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of Alabama
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Securing your Assets, Healthcare and Legacy
Elder Law
2017
Elder Exploitation in Florida
Elder Law
2014
Adoption: From Start to Finish
Adoption Law
2012
Adoption: From Start to Finish
Adoption Law
Publications
2014
National Business Institute Seminar
ADOPTION LAW: START TO FINISH
2012
National Business Institute Seminar
ADOPTION LAW: START TO FINISH
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides