Terrence T. Wheeler - Columbus, OH
Attorney at Artz, Dewhirst & Wheeler - Attorneys at Law
Civil Litigation Lawyers in Columbus, OH
560 E. Town Street Columbus, OH 43215
Columbus Civil Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Employment
- Mediation – Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Criminal
Attorney Information
Overview
Terry Wheeler is a partner of the law firm and has been licensed to practice law since November 4, 1985. Terry began his career as a staff attorney for the Franklin County Municipal Court, then joined the Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management as associate director, and then became a director for the Center for Dispute Resolution at Capital University Law School. Terry joined ADW in June 2001 and became a partner on January 1, 2009. Since joining ADW, Terry practices law primarily in the areas of employment, criminal, and civil litigation. He also serves as a mediator.
Terry continues his involvement with dispute resolution at Capital University Law School by serving as a director for the Center for Dispute Resolution and adjunct professor of law teaching negotiation, mediation and mediation clinic. He serves as an adjunct professor for the Mortiz College of Law at The Ohio State University.
Terry is a former president of the board for the Association for Conflict Resolution. He has been mediating since 1983 and has been actively involved in the development of the Uniform Mediation Act and the Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators, as well as many other state and national initiatives. In addition, to teaching and training, Terry serves as a private mediator.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award, 2013
- Ohio DAS EEO Academy Award of Excellence, 2007
- Association for Conflict Resolution Award for Exemplary Leadership, 2006
- Conflict Resolution Education Network Special Recognition for Outstanding Contribution, 1998
- Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management Resolution, 1995
Education
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Legal Education
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The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law,
Columbus,
Ohio, 1985
Juris Doctor
Law Journal: The Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution, Founding member and Article Editor , 1984 - 1985
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The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law,
Columbus,
Ohio, 1985
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Non Legal Education
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The Ohio State University,
Columbus,
Ohio, 1982
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: Journalism
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The Ohio State University,
Columbus,
Ohio, 1982
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney at Law
Past Positions
- Capital University Law School, Adjunct Professor of Law, 1995 - 2013
- Capital University Law School, Co-Director, Center for Dispute Resolution, 1995 - 2013
- Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management, Associate Director, 1990 - 1995
- Franklin County Municipal Court, Staff Attorney and Mediation Coordinator, 1985 - 1990
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1985
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2003
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2005
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 2008
- District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 1990
Other Affiliations
- Columbus Bar Association (Member)
- Ohio State Bar Association (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- ABA Section on Litigation (Member)
- ABA Section on Dispute Resolution (Member)
- Ohio Mediation Association (Organizational Member)
- Association for Conflict Resolution (Member)
- Association for Conflict Resolution, 2005 - 2006 (President of Board)
- Association for Conflict Resolution, 2001 - 2007 (Board Member)
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Contact
560 E. Town Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-412-6878
Fax: 614-221-2340
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.adwllp.com/
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