Janell F. Wheeler

Janell Wheeler is an Associate Attorney at Hamelburg Law. She is committed to providing quality legal work to meet the individualized needs of our clients. Her practical experience with a variety of legal issues allows her to bring nuanced and insightful perspective to each client’s situation. 

Janell practices in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, business law, commercial and residential real estate, and litigation. Her ability to blend estate planning, business law, and real estate matters is particularly valuable in assisting our clients in crafting estate plans that include succession planning for their business as well as the transfer of real property.

Janell has earned a reputation as a skilled trusts and estates attorney, most recently being recognized as a 2024 Maryland Rising Star by Super Lawyers.  She strives to simplify the estate planning process and creates unique plans to meet the different needs of each client. She is a compassionate partner to her clients, helping them to navigate the probate and trust administration process. When disputes occur between family members, Janell also litigates matters involving will contests and probate disputes

Janell also assists business owners with the many issues they face in owning and operating their business. She reviews and prepares employment agreements and business contracts, and assists in debt collection efforts. For her clients that own real estate, she drafts and reviews commercial leases and prepares deeds. 

Janell graduated magna cum laude from American University Washington College of Law, where she served as Note and Comment Editor for American University Law Review. Recognizing the importance of community service, Janell regularly volunteers with various civic and religious organizations and local schools.