Andrea Wheeler

Andrea Wheeler

Empowering business owners through skilled legal guidance
  • Business Law, Intellectual Property, Employment Law ...
  • Florida
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Biography

Before founding my own law firm, I gained valuable experience working in-house for legal departments and at a boutique law firm concentrating on commercial litigation. During this time, I managed a variety of business disputes. This background in litigation equipped me with a thorough understanding of the critical components that agreements must include to withstand legal challenges and how to effectively safeguard my clients' rights. My background in business has been crucial in integrating legal counsel with business strategies.

Being a small business owner myself, I am committed to assisting other entrepreneurs in expanding their businesses while reducing risks and addressing potential legal challenges. I established my own firm with the goal of providing personalized service to each client.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Intellectual Property
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    We provide consultations by telephone and by zoom.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Professional Experience
Business Attorney
Wheeler Legal PLLC
Current
Wheeler Legal PLLC assists entrepreneurs and business owners by providing access to legal services at a reasonable cost
Education
Stetson University College of Law
J.D. (2007)
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Professional Associations
American Bar Association- Business Law Section
Member
Current
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Groundswell Startups
Mentor
- Current
Activities: Mentor entrepreneurs and business owners in the area of business law, contracts and compliance.
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Brevard County Bar Association
Board Member
- Current
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Space Coast SCORE
Education Chair
- Current
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The Florida Bar  # 0041071
Member
- Current
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Speaking Engagements
Guest Speaker, Groundswell Startups Accelerator, Melbourne, FL
Groundswell Startups
Guest speaker for entrepreneurs about how to structure their businesses.
Websites & Blogs
Website
Legal Answers
19 Questions Answered
Q. As an SCorp hair salon, do I have to hire a W2 employee or can everyone be 1099?
A: Workers classification should be based on the actual working relationship. Misclassification can lead to penalties, so it's best to have a lawyer review your specific setup for compliance.
Q. How can i transfer or record ownership of an s-corp?
A: It depends on a number of factors. First, we would need to know what the legal entity is - an LLC or Corporation. An s-Corp is a tax designation. You should consult a business lawyer in your area to make sure any transfer is done correctly.
Q. Do I need an additional consulting/IP agreement for work done by engineers on Upwork?
A: I would want my own agreement with a contractor. You want to be sure you own the IP and that the contractor is not using someone else’s work. There are many considerations that need to be looked at with this type of arrangement. Just a brief look at that link, it looks like optional provisions and looks to be governed under Delaware law.
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Contact & Map
6300 N. Wickham Road
Suite 130 #205
Melbourne, FL 32940
US
Telephone: (321) 209-5995