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Matthew Blane Wheeley
About Matthew
Biography
Matthew Wheeley was born in Haines City, FL and grew up in Clearwater. He and his wife, Dianna, have two grown children who were recently married and live in Tampa. They have two spoiled dogs still living at home. Matt has completed a marathon, half-marathon and numerous triathalons.
Matthew is an attorney in the New Port Richey office and the Spring Hill office handling workers' compensation, personal injury and Social Security Disability matters.
- The Florida Bar, 1981
- The Workers Compensation Section, 1987
- Florida Bar Board Certified Expert in Workers Compensation, 1992
- The United States Supreme Court, 1998
- Florida Workers Advocates
- Hernando County Bar Association
- West Pasco Bar Association
Education:
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (JD,1981)
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL (BA, 1978)
St. Petersburg JuniorCollege, Clearwater, FL (AA, 1976)
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
60%
39 years | 3,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-40%
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Licensed in Florida for 44 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Carlson, Meissner, Hayslett P.A.
7614 Massachusetts Avenue, New Port Richey, FL, 34653
Carlson, Meissner, Hayslett P.A.
5323 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, FL, 34606
Carlson, Meissner, Hayslett P.A.
250 N. Belcher Rd. Suite 102, Clearwater, FL, 33765
Carlson, Meissner, Hayslett P.A.
433 8th Ave W Suite 103, Palmetto, FL, 34221
Carlson, Meissner, Hayslett P.A.
3443 1st Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33713
Carlson, Meissner, Hayslett P.A.
601 N Ashley Dr #1100-1007, Tampa, FL, 33602
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Posted by Michael | June 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
He was successful with my Social Security case! - A very helpful, friendly, professional and knowledgeable attorney.
"Matt" (as my wife and I have come to call him) from the first day we met him always went above and beyond in a friendly way to answer my questions concerning my Social Security case clearly and concisely. At no time did I ever feel uncomfortable around him, or that he was ever "holding anything back...
Posted by Eric | February 14, 2018 | Workers Compensation
I highly recommend Matthew Wheeley!
I have contacted Matthew Wheeley on several legal matters. I find him to be ethical, knowledgeable and hard working. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone seeking assistance in the areas of workers compensation and social security disability.
Posted by Leonard & Martha Reiss | December 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Mathew and Ana
We had a workers compensation claim that he settled with much haste. Ana his para legal also was very effective with guiding us through all that was needed for Mathew to present the case. Not only was he a technically sound attorney he was a pleasure to work with.
Posted by Brenda | August 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very Professional
Mr. Wheeley was a great attorney - kept me up to date throughout the duration of the case, answered my (endless) questions. Over the period of time that he worked on my case, I found him to be very ethical, confident and professional. Very very pleased with the outcome of my case. Highly recommended....
Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2017 | Social Security
Outstanding individual
Spoke with him about social security. Found him to be thoughtful, precise and above all the epitome of integrity.
Matthew Blane Wheeley's Lawyer Endorsements
"Matt Wheeley has been an opposing counsel and a fine adversary for many years. He is a great workers' compensation attorney and I am now proud to have him on my team."
"Matthew is a hard-working attorney who is Board Certified in Workers' Compensation Law and has handled hundreds, if not thousands, of workers' compensation and social security claims."
"Matt Wheeley is an excellent Attorney in the areas of Worker's Compensation, Social Security, and Personal Injury. I endorse Matthew Wheeley."
"I highly recommend Matt Wheeley to anyone that has been injured, whether while working or not. He possesses vast experience and stands out as one of the few attorneys that is knowledgeable in workers' compensation, personal injury and social security cases."
"Matt has been helping injured workers get the compensation they deserve for decades. He has dedicated so much effort and time that he is a board certified specialist in this area of law. I trust him with all my clients who present with a work injury."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew works hard for people injured on the job."
"Matt has tremendous experience, works hard for his clients and gets them great results. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is an experienced, caring, and dedicated attorney who works very hard for his clients."
"I have known Matt for probably 20 years. He is an exceptional attorney. He works very hard to obtain all possible benefits for his clients. I am very proud to be working with him now."
"Matt recently joined our firm and he is a FANTASTIC addition to our group in Spring Hill and New Port Richey. He is Board Certified in workers' compensation - VERY knowledgeable and experienced! I wholeheartedly endorse him!"
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Experience
Honors
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
Board Certified - Workers' Compensation, Florida Bar
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Carlson, Meissner Hart & Hayslett, P.A.
2011 - 2017
Partner, Morgan & Morgan
2005 - 2012
Partner, Fowler White Boggs Banker
1991 - 2004
Partner, Barbas Nunez Koenig Wheeley
1988 - 1991
Attorney, Alpert, Josey, Grilli & Freeman
Associations
2017 - Present
Hernando County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
West Pasco Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Florida Workers' AdvocatesMember
1998 - Present
United States Supreme CourtMember
1992 - Present
Florida Bar, Workers' Compensation Law SectionMember
1981 - Present
Florida BarMember
Education
1981
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
University of South florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
2009 Ft. Myers Employment Law Seminar
Emma Murray- The Florida Supreme Court Case That Changes the Landscape of Workers' Comp
2008
2008 Ft. Myers Employment Law Seminar
Injuries at Work and the Resulting Workers' Compensation Claims
2007
2007 Employment Law Seminar
Workers' Compensation
2006
2006 Employment Law seminar
Defending and Settling Workers' Compensation Claims
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
How do I find a lawyer that represents children for Social Security disability?
12 Aug 2017
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Can my employer fire me for having to attend court mandated DUI courses?
09 Aug 2017
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Is it customary in a workers compensation for your lawyer to receive your impairment benefit check and then send you your cut?
31 Jul 2017