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Blane Wheeley Senior Attorney

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Blane Wheeley

Senior Attorney

Blane Wheeley is an attorney in the Firm’s Tampa office who focuses his practice on workers’ compensation. He has been practicing law as a workers’ compensation attorney since 2015 having previously worked for two large insurance defense firms representing Employers, Servicing Agents, Carriers, and Municipalities with successful trial victories in multiple jurisdictions throughout the State of Florida.

He began his career as an Attorney for the Office of the Public Defender, 13th Judicial Circuit where he handled a diverse caseload while providing clients with legal representation throughout all phases of a case including multiple jury trials. He has also represented injured workers which provides a unique foundation to his practice as he knows how each side approaches workers' compensation claims.
 

Languages
  • English

Education

  • University of Florida, B.A., Criminology (cum laude, 2008)
  • Nova Southeastern School of Law, J.D. (cum laude, 2011)
    • Dean’s List
    • Nova Trial Association
    • Pro Bono Honors

Memberships

Admissions

  • Florida

Accolades

  • Tampa Bay’s Top Lawyer by Tampa Bay Magazine

Notable Memberships

  • The Florida Bar
    • Member, Worker’s Compensation Law
    • Hillsborough County Bar Association
    • Young Lawyer’s Section of the Hillsborough County Bar
    • American Bar Association College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

Involvement

Civic Engagement

  • Tampa Bay Workers’ Compensation Inns of Court
  • Hillsborough County Teen Court Program