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Daniel P. Wheeler, Trusts Attorney in Liberty, Missouri

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Daniel P. Wheeler is an attorney based in Liberty, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Trusts. Currently practicing at Kembell Woods & Martinsen LLP.

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Liberty, MISSOURI
Experience
attorney
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Trusts
  • Handles Trusts matters from Liberty, MISSOURI.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates, Kansas City (MO) (2023).

About Daniel P. Wheeler: Daniel P. Wheeler is an attorney based in Liberty, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Trusts. Currently practicing at Kembell Woods & Martinsen LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Daniel P. Wheeler

Daniel concentrates on trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Trusts cases in Liberty, Missouri

Daniel takes trusts matters in Liberty, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Daniel P. Wheeler — Attorney of Missouri trusts experience

Daniel P. Wheeler is an attorney based in Liberty, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Trusts. Currently practicing at Kembell Woods & Martinsen LLP.

Daniel P. Wheeler is a partner with the firm of Kembell Woods & Martinsen LLP. Mr. Wheeler focuses his practice on fiduciary litigation, probate administration, adult and minor guardianships, and mediation in cases throughout Missouri and Kansas.

Mr. Wheeler served as a Probate Commissioner for the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri for more than fourteen years. As Probate Commissioner, he presided over family and fiduciary disputes in trust and probate matters, including fiduciary litigation, complex trust litigation, discovery of assets actions, surety claims and general probate administration in decedent, guardianship and conservatorship estates. He has been chosen to be the probate presenter at the annual Missouri Judicial College for the past twenty-three years, and also presents annually at the conference of the Missouri Association of Probate & Associate Circuit Judges. He speaks regularly at the Missouri Bar annual meeting as well as numerous continuing legal education seminars for the Missouri Bar, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and the University of Missouri at Kansas City.

Prior to joining the bench, Mr. Wheeler was in engaged in private practice in the area of probate litigation and administration matters. He has tried thirty-three jury trials to completion, of which twenty-seven were in the probate division of the circuit courts. He is licensed in the states of Missouri and Kansas, and has completed the mediation training requirements of the Missouri Supreme Court.

Mr. Wheeler received a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Missouri - Columbia in 1981. While an undergraduate student, he was a captain of the University's cross-country and track teams, and he was a recipient of the Tom Bott's Award, the senior track leadership award. He received a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Missouri in 1985, where he was a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society. He received his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Missouri in 1985, and he was a member of the Missouri Law Review and the Order of the Coif honor society.

Working with Daniel on a trusts matter

Daniel P. Wheeler is a partner with the firm of Kembell Woods & Martinsen LLP. Mr. Wheeler focuses his practice on fiduciary litigation, probate administration, adult and minor guardianships, and mediation in cases throughout Missouri and Kansas. Mr. Wheeler served as a Probate Commissioner for the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri for more than fourteen years. As Probate Commissioner, he…

Clients Daniel works with

Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for trusts matters in Liberty and the surrounding Missouri area.

Credentials

Daniel P. Wheeler's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Missouri

    MBA · 1985

  • University of Missouri

    J.D. · 1985

  • University of Missouri

    B.S. · 1981

Jurisdictions

Daniel's state bar admissions

  • Kansas, Active

    ACTIVE

  • Missouri, Active

    ACTIVE

Daniel studied at MBA in University of Missouri, J.D. in University of Missouri, and B.S. in University of Missouri.

Law school and academic background

Daniel completed MBA in University of Missouri, J.D. in University of Missouri, and B.S. in University of Missouri. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Daniel P. Wheeler

Daniel has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates, Kansas City (MO)

    2023

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Kansas City (MO)

    2022

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates, Kansas City (MO) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Kansas City (MO) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026).

Locations

Daniel P. Wheeler's office in Liberty

Daniel's primary office is at 132 Westwoods Drive, Liberty, Missouri, 64068. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Kembell Woods & Martinsen LLP

132 Westwoods Drive

Liberty, Missouri 64068

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Hiring guide

How to hire Daniel P. Wheeler — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new trusts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a trusts attorney in Liberty, Missouri

A short list to run through before you commit: How many trusts matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel

Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in trusts practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every trusts matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many trusts practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Daniel P. Wheeler

  • How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a trusts case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Daniel offer a free consultation?

    Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some trusts attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.

  • How long do trusts cases in Missouri typically take?

    Simple trusts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Liberty?

    Daniel is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Daniel accepting new trusts clients right now?

    Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Trusts attorneys serving Liberty, St Louis and Jefferson City in Missouri

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