Atty. Gary R. Wheeler
Gary Wheeler 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.
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Gary R. Wheeler is a employment and litigation attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Florida (1998). Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1997) and Davidson College (BA, 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gary Wheeler 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
- Mr. Wheeler is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, as well as the Florida state bar
- Mr. Wheeler is a frequent lecturer at seminars for employers
- He provides in-house training on workplace issues to supervisory and management employees
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Gary R. Wheeler's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary R. Wheeler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Gary R. Wheeler is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Gary R. Wheeler is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Jacksonville 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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