Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Puyallup, WA
Since 1996, our firm has provided personalized legal representation to clients in Puyallup, WA and surrounding areas. We specialize in intellectual property law for creative professionals, criminal defense, personal injury litigation, and labor/industry disability claims. Our owner, Albert Wheeler, combines legal expertise with firsthand experience in the arts as a practicing musician and composer. We prioritize direct client communication, prompt responsiveness, and aggressive advocacy in every case. Our multidisciplinary approach benefits from Albert's Juris Doctorate, Master of Laws in Innovation and Technology, and business administration degree.We offer contingency fee arrangements for personal injury cases and maintain strong ethical standards in all client interactions. Our practice philosophy emphasizes quality representation over profit maximization, with a track record of successfully handling hundreds of motor vehicle accident cases. We provide specialized legal guidance for creative professionals including contract negotiation and copyright protection. Our office maintains regular business hours with direct attorney access for all clients. Albert Wheeler's unique background as both a legal scholar and active musician enables deeper understanding of creative clients' needs.
Services
Intellectual Property Law
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury Litigation
Labor and Industry Disability
Copyright Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Personalized attorney attention with direct communication
- No fee if no recovery for personal injury cases
- Specialized experience in creative arts and intellectual property
- 25+ years handling complex personal injury and disability claims
- Attorney with multidisciplinary background in law and music
Services
Intellectual Property Law
We provide comprehensive intellectual property legal services for creative professionals. Our practice includes copyright protection, contract negotiation for publishing and recording agreements, and enforcement of creative rights. Attorney Albert Wheeler's firsthand experience as a musician and composer enhances our ability to understand clients' creative processes and protect their original works.
Criminal Defense
Our firm handles various criminal defense matters including DUI charges and related offenses. We provide strategic representation for individuals facing criminal accusations, leveraging our legal expertise to protect clients' rights. Our approach combines courtroom experience with personalized defense strategies tailored to each case's specific circumstances.
Personal Injury Litigation
We represent victims of motor vehicle accidents and other personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. Our services cover car crashes, motorcycle accidents, and commercial vehicle collisions. With experience handling hundreds of injury claims, we pursue maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering resulting from others' negligence.
Labor and Industry Disability
Our practice assists clients with work-related injury and occupational disease claims. We guide clients through the complex disability claims process, helping secure monetary awards and lifetime pensions when applicable. We emphasize timely action to preserve legal rights and provide ongoing support for claim reopenings when necessary.
Copyright Consultation
We offer specialized legal guidance for authors, playwrights, and musicians regarding copyright matters. Services include contract review, rights negotiation, and protection strategies for creative works. Our attorney's personal experience in the music industry informs practical, creator-focused legal solutions that balance artistic and commercial interests.
People
Albert L. Wheeler, III
Attorney, Owner, and Sole Proprietor
Licensed Washington attorney with 25+ years experience in intellectual property, personal injury, and criminal defense. Holds Juris Doctorate, Master of Laws in Innovation and Technology, and MBA. Active musician with multiple musical compositions and copyrights. Former workers' compensation defense attorney for insurance companies.
Questions
What areas of law does Wheeler Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in intellectual property law for creative professionals, criminal defense (particularly DUI cases), personal injury litigation, and labor/industry disability claims.
Do you offer free consultations?
We provide initial consultations to discuss your case details. Payment arrangements vary depending on case type - we offer contingency fees for personal injury cases.
How does the firm handle creative professionals' legal needs?
Attorney Wheeler's personal experience as a musician and composer informs our specialized approach to copyright protection, contract negotiation, and intellectual property enforcement for authors, playwrights, and musicians.
What experience do you have with personal injury cases?
We've represented hundreds of motor vehicle accident victims and handle all types of personal injury claims including car crashes, motorcycle accidents, and commercial vehicle collisions on a contingency fee basis.
Are you available for urgent legal matters?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize prompt communication and return all client calls promptly during regular business hours.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Albert Wheeler founded the firm in 1996 after serving as a workers' compensation defense attorney for an insurance company, bringing over 25 years of legal experience to our practice.
