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Atty. Daniel P. Wheeler

Atty. Daniel P. Wheeler

Daniel P. Wheeler is a partner with the firm of Kembell Woods & Martinsen LLP.

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About Daniel P. Wheeler at a glance

Daniel P. Wheeler is an attorney based in Liberty, Missouri, practforg at Kembell Woods & Martinsen LLP. Admitted to practice in Missouri, Active and Kansas, Active. Educated at University of Missouri (MBA, 1985) and University of Missouri (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America โ€” Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America โ€” Trusts and Estates (2026), and Lawyer of the Year โ€” Trusts and Estates, Kansas City (MO) (2023). Serands clients in Liberty, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

About

  • Daniel P. Wheeler is a partner with the firm of Kembell Woods & Martinsen LLP. Mr. Wheeler focuses his practice on fiduciary litigation, probate administration, adult and minor guardianships, and mediation in cases throughout Missouri and Kansas
  • Mr. Wheeler served as a Probate Commissioner for the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri for more than fourteen years
  • As Probate Commissioner, he presided over family and fiduciary disputes in trust and probate matters, including fiduciary litigation, complex trust litigation, discovery of assets actions, surety claims and general probate administration in decedent, guardianship and conservatorship estates
  • He has been chosen to be the probate presenter at the annual Missouri Judicial College for the past twenty-three years, and also presents annually at the conference of the Missouri Association of Probate & Associate Circuit Judges
  • He speaks regularly at the Missouri Bar annual meeting as well as numerous continuing legal education seminars for the Missouri Bar, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and the University of Missouri at Kansas City
  • Prior to joining the bench, Mr. Wheeler was in engaged in private practice in the area of probate litigation and administration matters
  • He has tried thirty-three jury trials to completion, of which twenty-seven were in the probate division of the circuit courts
  • He is licensed in the states of Missouri and Kansas, and has completed the mediation training requirements of the Missouri Supreme Court
  • Mr. Wheeler received a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Missouri - Columbia in 1981
  • While an undergraduate student, he was a captain of the University's cross-country and track teams, and he was a recipient of the Tom Bott's Award, the senior track leadership award
  • He received a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Missouri in 1985, where he was a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society
  • He received his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Missouri in 1985, and he was a member of the Missouri Law Review and the Order of the Coif honor society

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practforg law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Liberty are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel P. Wheeler

Where is Daniel P. Wheeler's law office located?
Daniel P. Wheeler's law practice is located in Liberty, Missouri. The firm is Kembell Woods & Martinsen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Daniel P. Wheeler go to law school?
Daniel P. Wheeler earned their education at (MBA, 1985); (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1981).
How can I contact Daniel P. Wheeler for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Daniel P. Wheeler receiandd?
Daniel P. Wheeler's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America โ€” Litigation - Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America โ€” Trusts and Estates; Lawyer of the Year โ€” Trusts and Estates, Kansas City (MO); Lawyer of the Year โ€” Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Kansas City (MO).

Education

MBA
University of Missouri
- 1985
J.D.
University of Missouri
- 1985
B.S.
University of Missouri
- 1981

Awards

Best Lawyers in America โ€” Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America โ€” Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year โ€” Trusts and Estates, Kansas City (MO)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year โ€” Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Kansas City (MO)
- 2022

Bar Admissions

Missouri, Active
Kansas, Active

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