Atty. Janelle C. Shewmaker

Atty. Janelle C. Shewmaker

Janelle C. Shewmaker is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, automobile accidents and 19 other areas of law.

Durham Durham 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Janelle C. Shewmaker at a glance

Janelle C. Shewmaker is an Attorney based in Durham, North Carolina, practicing at Deuterman Law Group. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Washington (2006), Texas (2007), Tennessee (2008), and North Carolina (2017). Educated at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Rhodes College (B.A. Urban, 2002). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Janelle C. Shewmaker is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, automobile accidents and 19 other areas of law
  • Janelle received a B.A. degree from Rhodes College in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Janelle practices at Deuterman Law Group in Durham, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Janelle C. Shewmaker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Janelle C. Shewmaker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Janelle C. Shewmaker is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in North Carolina →

Wrongful Death

Janelle C. Shewmaker is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in North Carolina →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Janelle C. Shewmaker is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Janelle C. Shewmaker is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Janelle C. Shewmaker is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Durham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional North Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Durham or all attorneys in North Carolina.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Janelle C. Shewmaker

Where is Janelle C. Shewmaker's law office located?
Janelle C. Shewmaker's law practice is located in Durham, North Carolina. The firm is Deuterman Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janelle C. Shewmaker handle?
Janelle C. Shewmaker focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Janelle C. Shewmaker practiced law?
Janelle C. Shewmaker has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Janelle C. Shewmaker go to law school?
Janelle C. Shewmaker earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A. Urban, 2002).
How can I contact Janelle C. Shewmaker for a consultation?
You can contact Janelle C. Shewmaker directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Janelle C. Shewmaker received?
Janelle C. Shewmaker's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- 2006
B.A. Urban
Rhodes College
- 2002

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2006
Texas
Admitted: 2007
Tennessee
Admitted: 2008
North Carolina
Admitted: 2017

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