Atty. James J. Wheeler
James J. Wheeler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law.
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About James J. Wheeler at a glance
James J. Wheeler is a real estate attorney based in Boca Raton, Florida, practicing at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, Florida and Georgia, Georgia. Educated at Mercer University (JD, 1984) and Furman University (BA, 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in Boca Raton, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James J. Wheeler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law
- James J., who practices law in Boca Raton, Florida, has been recognized since 2013
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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James J. Wheeler's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J. Wheeler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James J. Wheeler is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Boca Raton 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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