Andrew Wheeler | Divorce & Family Law Attorney in Okaloosa & Walton County

Mr. Andrew D. Wheeler

Mr. Andrew D. Wheeler

Divorce and Family Law, Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney

Experience: 22 years
Language(s): English

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About Andrew

Andrew has built a reputation as being a strong representative for his clients. Relentlessly pursuing the best possible outcome for each of his clients, he works diligently to help each client move confidently through difficult life transitions and legal matters.

Andrew D. Wheeler is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Alabama and has practiced law for nearly 20 years.  He believes clients need representation from attorneys who have a thorough understanding of their specific legal issues.  Therefore, after beginning as a general practitioner, Andrew focused his career on family and elder law and he has represented thousands of clients in family and elder law matters over the course of his career.

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. 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.

His experience has established Andrew Wheeler as one of the most respected family law attorneys in Okaloosa and Walton County. Offering the knowledge and skills that only years of education and experience can provide, our entire team is committed to ensuring a quick resolution to your legal issues. Contact The Wheeler Firm for an initial consultation today.

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Experience

Owner

The Wheeler Firm, PA

Present

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Admission

Verified Florida

2012

Verified Alabama

2003

Education

University of Alabama

Bachelors

1999

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Elder Law College Member
    2018 - Present
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Member
    2016 - Present
  • Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys Member
    2016 - Present
  • Florida Bar Elder Law Section Member
    2015 - Present
  • Florida Bar Family Law Section Member
    2015 - Present
  • Family Law Advisory Group Walton County, Florida Member
    2015 - Present
  • Walton County Bar Association Member
    2015 - Present
  • Okaloosa County Bar Association Member
    2015 - Present
  • Destin Kiwanis Club Member
    2015 - Present
  • Florida Bar Member
    2012 - Present
  • Alabama State Bar Member
    2003 - Present
  • Destin Kiwanis Club President
    2017 - 2018
Honors / Awards
  • Top Attorney Rating | Avvo
  • Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell
    2019
  • Best of the Emerald Coast Law Firm Emerald Coast Magazine
    2015

Notable Work

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.

Publications

National Business Institute Seminar ADOPTION LAW: START TO FINISH

2014


National Business Institute Seminar ADOPTION LAW: START TO FINISH

2012

Founded 2003

The Wheeler Firm, PA Highlights

Divorce, Estate Planning, Adoption, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Child Support

Firm Size: 1
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English