Gary R. Wheeler

Gary has represented employers exclusively in both the private and public sectors since graduating from law school in 1997. His experience includes successfully defending employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. Gary is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, as well as the Florida state bar.

Gary is a frequent lecturer at seminars for employers. He provides in-house training on workplace issues to supervisory and management employees.

• Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® for Labor Law – Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment (2013-2022, 2024-2025)

• Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent^® Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence   

• Florida Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section
• Boy Scouts of America, North Florida Council, Den Leader

Gary is married to Tiffany Wheeler and has three children. Gary enjoys tennis, reading, and spending time with his family.

More About Gary

My first job

My first job, or at least one of my first jobs, was working in the powerhouse of a paper mill. The first time I worked the graveyard shift, I drove home and slept for 8 hours in my jeans and steel-toed boots.

What I would be if I wasn't a lawyer

A teacher.

What I love about my area of practice

I love learning about the work that our clients do and how they do it.

Sports team I root for most

Davidson Wildcats Basketball.