James J. Wheeler
Partner
1905 NW Corporate Blvd
Suite 310
Boca Raton, FL 33431
James has focused on real estate development, real estate lending, and related transactions for more than 34 years. His practice generally includes commercial real estate development and acquisitions, as well as commercial real estate financings.
He serves as counsel, and has served as general counsel, to many lending institutions, including community, regional, and national financial institutional lenders.
James...
James has focused on real estate development, real estate lending, and related transactions for more than 34 years. His practice generally includes commercial real estate development and acquisitions, as well as commercial real estate financings.
He serves as counsel, and has served as general counsel, to many lending institutions, including community, regional, and national financial institutional lenders.
James has represented one of the two largest hospital companies in the country, as well as medical related real estate developers.
has represented one of the two largest hospital companies in the country, as well as medical related real estate developers.
Education
- Mercer University School of Law, JD (1984)
- Furman University, BA (1981)
Admissions
- Florida
Practice Areas
Media
Recognitions
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law (2013–2026)
- The Boca Raton Observer "Top Lawers", Real Estate (2025)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Real Estate Law (2023)
- Palm Beach Illustrated, Top Lawyer, Real Estate Law (2023, 2024)
- AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Activities
- Member, The Florida Bar
- Member, South Palm Beach County Bar Association
Community
- Past Member, Board of Advisors, Furman University
- Past Member, Board of Advisors, Pine Crest School
- Vestry, St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, Boca Raton
James has focused on real estate development, real estate lending, and related transactions for more than 34 years. His practice generally includes commercial real estate development and acquisitions, as well as commercial real estate financings.
He serves as counsel, and has served as general counsel, to many lending institutions, including community, regional, and national financial institutional lenders.
James... has represented one of the two largest hospital companies in the country, as well as medical related real estate developers.
Education
- Mercer University School of Law, JD (1984)
- Furman University, BA (1981)
Admissions
- Florida
Practice Areas
Industries
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law (2013–2026)
- The Boca Raton Observer "Top Lawers", Real Estate (2025)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Real Estate Law (2023)
- Palm Beach Illustrated, Top Lawyer, Real Estate Law (2023, 2024)
- AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Member, The Florida Bar
- Member, South Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Past Member, Board of Advisors, Furman University
- Past Member, Board of Advisors, Pine Crest School
- Vestry, St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, Boca Raton
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