Atty. Denise Wheeler Wright

Atty. Denise Wheeler Wright

Denise Wheeler Wright is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, healthcare, labor and employment law and 4 other areas of law. Denise received a B.A. degree from University of South Florida in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Fort Myers Fort Myers 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Denise Wheeler Wright at a glance

Denise Wheeler Wright is a Partner based in Fort Myers, Florida. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, wage & hour, elder law, and health care. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District (1994). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of South Florida (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •Lee County Association for Women Lawyers, Vice President (2005-2006) and President (2006-2008) •Lee County Bar Association •Federal Bar Association •Academy of Florida Management Attorneys •U, S, and District Court, Middle District, Grievance Committee •American Bar Association, Employment Law Section •Voices for Kids of Southwest Florida, Board of Directors. Serands clients in Fort Myers, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Denise Wheeler Wright is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, healthcare, labor and employment law and 4 other areas of law
  • Denise received a B.A. degree from University of South Florida in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Denise practices in Fort Myers, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Denise Wheeler Wright's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Denise Wheeler Wright handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Denise Wheeler Wright is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Denise Wheeler Wright is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →

Wage & Hour Disputes

Denise Wheeler Wright is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Florida →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Denise Wheeler Wright is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Florida →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Denise Wheeler Wright is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Denise Wheeler Wright

Where is Denise Wheeler Wright's law office located?
Denise Wheeler Wright's law practice is located in Fort Myers, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Denise Wheeler Wright handle?
Denise Wheeler Wright focuses on employment, workers comp, wage & hour, elder law, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Denise Wheeler Wright practiced law?
Denise Wheeler Wright has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Denise Wheeler Wright go to law school?
Denise Wheeler Wright earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Denise Wheeler Wright for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Denise Wheeler Wright received?
Denise Wheeler Wright's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stetson University College of Law
- 1994
B.A.
University of South Florida
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District
Admitted: 1994

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