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Orlando Workers Compensation Lawyer
Overview
Glen Wieland was born in Orlando, Florida and after graduating from Colonial High School, he attended and graduated from Presbyterian College in 1979. He went on to obtain his law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. In 1982, he began his law career with the firm of Walker and Buckmaster, P.A., representing employers, insurance carriers and plaintiffs in both personal injury and workers' compensation. In 1987, he formed Kelaher & Wieland, P.A...
Glen Wieland was born in Orlando, Florida and after graduating from Colonial High School, he attended and graduated from Presbyterian College in 1979. He went on to obtain his law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. In 1982, he began his law career with the firm of Walker and Buckmaster, P.A., representing employers, insurance carriers and plaintiffs in both personal injury and workers' compensation. In 1987, he formed Kelaher & Wieland, P.A., representing only plaintiffs in both personal injury and workers' compensation cases. He became board certified in workers' compensation in 1990 and has remained board certified since that time. The firm is now known as Wieland & DeLattre, P.A. Glen was excited to have his son, Billy Wieland, join the firm in 2016.
Glen has twice served as president of the Florida Workers' Advocates and still a member of the board of directors of that organization. He served as chairman of the Workers' Compensation Section of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (now known as the Florida Justice Association). He is currently on the executive council of the workers' Compensation Section of the Florida Bar Association and is a Fellow in the College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers. His father, Willian "Bill" Wieland, served as a Judge of Compensation Claims for over 23 years. Glen has served his community as past chair of the Orlando Area Trust for the Homeless. He served as a member of the School Advisory Council for Conway Elementary School for 15 years. Glen is very active in his church having served as the attorney for St. Alban's Cathedral, The Diocese of the Eastern United States of the Anglican Province of America and for the Anglican Province of America for more than 35 years. Glen is a frequent lecturer on workers' compensation issues and serves as a faculty member for the Trial Advocacy Seminar for the Florida Bar Association Workers' Compensation Section. He is a member of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG). He is also a past chair of the Workers' Compensation Section of the Florida Bar.
Glen has been married to Kennie Wieland for 41 years and their youngest son, David Wieland is also a successful lawyer in Orlando handling cases for Morgan & Morgan.
MoreGlen has twice served as president of the Florida Workers' Advocates and still a member of the board of directors of that organization. He served as chairman of the Workers' Compensation Section of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (now known as the Florida Justice Association). He is currently on the executive council of the workers' Compensation Section of the Florida Bar Association and is a Fellow in the College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers. His father, Willian "Bill" Wieland, served as a Judge of Compensation Claims for over 23 years. Glen has served his community as past chair of the Orlando Area Trust for the Homeless. He served as a member of the School Advisory Council for Conway Elementary School for 15 years. Glen is very active in his church having served as the attorney for St. Alban's Cathedral, The Diocese of the Eastern United States of the Anglican Province of America and for the Anglican Province of America for more than 35 years. Glen is a frequent lecturer on workers' compensation issues and serves as a faculty member for the Trial Advocacy Seminar for the Florida Bar Association Workers' Compensation Section. He is a member of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG). He is also a past chair of the Workers' Compensation Section of the Florida Bar.
Glen has been married to Kennie Wieland for 41 years and their youngest son, David Wieland is also a successful lawyer in Orlando handling cases for Morgan & Morgan.
About Glen D. Wieland
Practice Areas
- Workers Compensation
- Personal Injury
- Social Security Disability
Litigation
- 95%
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1982
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified in Workers' Compensation, 1990 - Present
Other Affiliations
- AAJ (Member)
- FJA (Eagle Member)
- ABA
- FWA
Education
- Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
J.D.
Honors: Dean's List - Presbyterian College, South Carolina
B.A.
Honors: Dean's List
Fraternities and Sororities
- Pi Kappa Alpha
Past Positions
- Wieland Hilado & DeLattre, Partner
Pro Bono Activities
- Past-Chairman and Trustee, Orlando Area Trust for the Homeless
- Orange County Teen Court
Classes and Seminars
- Trial Advocacy Seminar , Florida Bar
- Attorney Fees, Florida Bar
- Exam of Experts and Major Contributing Cause
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Glen D. Wieland
Included on the 2024 Florida list
Past Lists
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Florida Super Lawyers list
Honors
- FWCI Workers Compensation Hall of Fame, - 2019
- Super Lawyers 2006 - present
- Fellow in College of Workers Compensation Lawyer, - 2019
- Chair of Workers Compensation of Florida Justice Association
- Chair Elect of Workers Compensation Section of the Florida Bar
- President of Florida Workers Advocates 1990 & 1996
Office Information
Address
226 Hillcrest St. P.O. Box 944 Orlando, FL 32802
Phone
Publication
Articles
- Hullinger v. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc, 548 So. 2d 231, 1989
- AMS STAFF LEASING, INC. v. Arreola, 30 So. 3d 495, 2009
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