Brent Wheatley

Brent Wheatley is the founder of Athlete Law Group, a law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of professional and collegiate athletes. As both a former professional athlete and a seasoned California workers’ compensation attorney, Brent uniquely understands the physical, financial, and legal challenges that injured athletes face. There is no other workers’ compensation expert in California who shares his dual experience on the field and in the courtroom—making him uniquely positioned to advocate for injured athletes at the highest level.

His journey into law began on the baseball field, where he played for the University of Southern California before being drafted by the Miami Marlins. After years in professional sports, Brent transitioned from athlete to advocate, bringing with him a firsthand understanding of the sacrifices athletes make in pursuit of their careers.

Following his playing days, Brent earned his law degree from Fordham University School of Law and studied international employment law at The University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. He began practicing workers’ compensation law, where he quickly developed a reputation for his strategic advocacy and deep knowledge of California’s complex system. With over five years of experience in this field, he has built a practice grounded in precision, persistence, and purpose.

Motivated by the injustices he witnessed in the treatment of athletes—particularly when it comes to long-term injuries, medical access, and fair compensation—Brent founded Athlete Law Group to level the playing field. The firm is the first of its kind to focus exclusively on the employment and health rights of both professional and collegiate athletes. Brent combines legal expertise with lived experience, ensuring that those who gave everything to the game receive the justice and benefits they deserve.