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Jamie K Hamelburg

Business Attorney at Bethesda, MD

5.0   27 reviews

also known as Jamie Kent Hamelburg

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  • State Years
    Virginia - VA 7 years
    Dist. of Columbia - DC 31 years
    Maryland - MD 32 years
  • Licensed for 7 years
    State VA
    Acquired 2016
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 31 years
    State DC
    Acquired 1992
    Status
    Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 32 years
    State MD
    Acquired 1990
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Jamie

Learn Jamie’s areas of practice.

I am the co-Managing Member of Press, Dozier & Hamelburg, and I have over 20 years of experience representing businesses, families and individuals. As a business lawyer, I advise clients on a broad variety of issues including start-up and choice of entity, employment, contractor and client agreements, operating agreements and bylaws, government certifications and contracts, business disputes, estate and succession planning, and debt collection. I also represent both lenders and borrowers in commercial loan transactions.

 

I have developed a particular focus serving small businesses and helping them with the myriad issues they face. In addition to more seasoned business owners, I've helped hundreds of entrepreneurs as they navigate the start-up process. I lead workshops for start-ups at The Maryland Women’s Business Center and was named its Volunteer of the Year in 2018. I'm also the past president of Women Business Owners of Montgomery County, and I have served on the steering committee for the region's largest business conference focused on women-owned businesses. My clients consider me as their trusted advisor, and I am recognized as a business leader throughout Maryland and the greater Washington, DC area.

 

In addition to my business law work, I also have a commercial real estate practice, where I draft and review lease agreements and handle landlord/tenant and other property disputes. I represent landlords ranging in size from large commercial property owners and managers to small store-fronts and one-unit residences, and I also counsel tenants in commercial and residential matters. I am the co-chair of the Real Estate section of the Montgomery County Bar Association. Since most business owners either own or lease commercial real estate, my dual focus on business law and commercial real estate enables me to provide efficient, effective, and practical legal counsel for my firm's clients.

 

I began my legal career by clerking for the Honorable Rudolph J. Gerber on the Arizona Court of Appeals. I then became an associate at McKenna & Cuneo (now Dentons), litigating before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Her practice included complex contractual disputes arising from major federal procurements including the A-12 advanced tactical aircraft. I also served as Editor-In-Chief of The Government Contractor, a government contract law and policy publication of Thompson West.

 

My law degree is from The University of Michigan Law School and my undergraduate degree is from The State University of New York at Buffalo. I practice in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

Awards

Client's Choice 2021,2019,2015
Client's Choice
2021 2019 2015

Contact Jamie

Press, Dozier & Hamelburg, LLC
7910 Woodmont Ave Ste 1350
Bethesda, MD, 20814-7069

Reviews

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Client's Choice 2021
Client's Choice
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Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Wonderful!
The best decision that I made, in the process of starting my own business, was picking Jamie as my lawyer!!! She is understanding and so thorough!!! I completely trusted her with all her advice and suggestions. You will not regret hiring Jamie for your legal needs!!
Posted by Richard J | August 9, 2022
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Exceptional - One of a Kind
I hired Jamie to handle a business matter in Washington DC. She is smart, kind, understanding, warm, and welcoming. She was always very respectful to me, available when I needed to talk, and was able to resolve the issue quickly. I recommend Jamie 100%. She is my go to business attorney in Washington DC. She is truly the best and I couldn't be more thankful.
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Posted by Maria | April 30, 2022
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| Consulted Attorney
Great Help!
What a great experience! I have a very small business and was trying to decide if I needed a trademark; I spoke with Jamie Kent Hamelburg who immediately put me at ease. I was worried about the financial cost and she recommended I start with a 'doing business as (DBA)' and immediately sent me the link for filing in Maryland. I would 100% go back to Jamie for any business and/or legal advice!
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Posted by Izzy | March 16, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
DC Govnt. help
Jamie and Liz went above and beyond in helping me with DC Gov. taxes and licensing problem, A pleasure to deal with and kept me informed the entire time. I have found my new business lawyer !
Posted by Wendy | October 19, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Clear, Concise and Helpful
Jamie and the team provided us with great information in our time of need. She provided us with clear and concise steps to remedy our situation. Her advice proved to be successful. We continue to look to Jamie and her team for expert advice.
Posted by Jennifer | August 27, 2021
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Responsive
We consulted Press, Dozier & Hamelburg for the firm's resident agent services for a small business start-up. Jamie Hamelburg and her paralegal Debbie were friendly, efficient and responsive, and made the resident agent service and any required paperwork available for the business filing within the hour.
Posted by Jacquelyn | May 25, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best experience ever
Jamie was extremely helpful and made our family feel comfortable with getting my grandmother's affairs in order. I was extremely nervous about making sure all the documents needed were done correctly, and no surprise that Jamie exceeded my expectations. We will definitely use her for future services. Even referred her to the company I work for. Excellent job!
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Posted by Kyle | March 9, 2021
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Professional On All Levels
Jamie assisted me form an LLC and help me understand all important legal factors. Personalized service and very knowledgeable give me confidence to utilize Jamie's services in the future!
Posted by Kenneth | February 24, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent
Every interaction quick and clear and on the mark. Very pleasant interactions and communications.
Posted by Vlad | June 11, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Jamie is personal and effective
Jamie helped me form my new business, she was both efficient and personal. Happy with her practice so far.
Posted by anonymous | March 8, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Consultancy agreements
Jamie, is approachable, responsive and reliable. Working for myself it’s great to know I have Jamie available when I need her.
Posted by Lindsey | January 24, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Incredibly helpful with an IP cease and desist
Jamie helped me with an intellectual property claim. I am a small, solo business and a multi-million dollar company plagiarized some of my work. She sent a cease and desist letter and got them to cite me in their publication. It was resolved easily and was a clear, straightforward process. She was incredibly helpful. Perhaps best part was outsourcing the emotional labor so that I didn't have to directly contact the company that tried to take credit for my work.
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Posted by Barb | January 2, 2020
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All about service and response
Jamie helped us negotiate the sale of our home. She was always quickly responsive and she kept on top of a lot of challenging details. Jamie is my go to lawyer from now on. I couldn't be happier with how she helped us.
Posted by Hetty | July 16, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
My go-to for both business and personal legal needs
I have worked with Jamie Hamelberg on multiple legal needs including small business documentation, personal estate documents, and addressing a pressing legal concern regarding real estate. She is prompt, professional, personable and knowledgable. I recommend her highly.
Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Jamie gets the job done, quick and effectively!
Jamie's profile and rating is what got me to make the first call. That was the best decision I made in this case. She is very experience and knowledgeable. I was being wrongfully sued. After listening to our case she immediately investigated the facts for herself, made the necessary calls to the party suing me and was also to get them drop the case before it ever to trial.
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Posted by Brian | June 15, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Business Law Excellence
Jamie helped me with a sensitive legal business situation that my company was unable to resolve on our own. Her attentiveness, follow through and legal knowledge helped resolve the situation beyond my expectations and more quickly than I ever imagined! Kudos to Jamie and the Press, Dozier & Hamelburg crew!
Posted by Devin | May 14, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly recomend Jamie!
I worked with Jamie recently on a hiring bonus dispute with my former employer after being referred to her by a friend. She took to the time learn the facts around my issue and in her interactions with my former employer she was succinct, articulate and assertive. She's highly responsive and doesn't waste her clients time with the mundane or trivial matters. I highly recommend working with Jamie if you have a labor/employment related dispute.
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Posted by Robin | March 4, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Expert knowledge with a personal touch
Jamie has been incredibly helpful and patient as I navigated setting up a small business and negotiating leases for office space. She has answered each of my questions thoughtfully and has consistently kept my budget in mind. She has also guided me in ensuring that the consent forms for client services meet all legal requirements. I strongly recommend her!
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Posted by Tracey | October 30, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Professional and experienced
It was and is a pleasure to work with Ms. Jamie Hamelburg. I previously consulted with her on a business matter. Jamie is a warm and thoughtful attorney but more importantly, well versed in business acumen and negotiation tactics. I truly look forward to working with her again!
Posted by Jenean | May 31, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Ms. Hamelburg's specific areas of expertise suited my case perfectly.
Ms. Hamelburg was persistent and most concise. She stayed in touch with me and let me know each step she was taking. My case had a positive outcome including a settlement refund of fees that I had incurred. I am most grateful to her for her diligent work on my case. I recommend her wholeheartedly.
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  • Free Consultation 15 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Press, Dozier & Hamelburg, LLC
  • 2006 - Present
  • Attorney
  • The Law Offices of Jamie Kent Hamelburg
  • 1998 - 2006
  • Editor-in-Chief, The Government Contractor
  • Federal Publications
  • 1995 - 1998
  • Attorney
  • McKenna & Cuneo, LLP (Now McKenna, Long, & Aldridge, LLP)
  • 1990 - 1995
  • Judicial Clerk
  • Arizona State Court Of Appeals, Division One
  • 1989 - 1990
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Education

  • University of Michigan Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1989

Associations

  • Real Estate Section, Montgomery County Bar Association
  • Co-Chair
  • 2019 - Present
  • Women Business Owners of Montgomery County
  • Past President
  • 2019 - Present
  • Maryland State Bar Association, Business Law Section
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • Maryland State Bar Association, Real Property Section
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • Montgomery County Bar Association, Commercial Section
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • Women Business Owners of Montgomery County
  • President
  • 2016 - 2018
  • Transformations of Montgomery County
  • Vice President
  • 2014 - 2016
  • Women Business Owners of Montgomery County
  • Vice President
  • 2013 - 2016
  • Rockville Scholarship Foundation
  • Treasurer
  • 2010 - 2015
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016

Publications

  • ABA Public Contract Law Journal
  • Practitioner's Viewpoint: The Court of Federal Claims Should Adopt the New Mandatory Disclosure Requirements of Rule 26
  • 1994
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Speaking Engagements

  • Women Business Owners Luncheon
  • Don't Sign That Agreement (Yet)! The Nuts and Bolts of Legal Agreements Used by Businesses
  • 2015
  • Maryland Women's Business Center--Laurel
  • Basics of Legal Agreement
  • 2015
  • Maryland Women's Business Center
  • Basics of Legal Agreements
  • 2015
  • Maryland Women's Business Center
  • ABC's of Starting a Business
  • 2015
  • Empowered Women International Workshop
  • Basics of Starting a Business
  • 2015
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Attorney endorsements

Received (10)
Given (6)
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Employment and labor Attorney | Apr 23
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Having worked with Jamie on a labor dispute, she is extremely knowledgeable in the field of employment law and provides excellent representation for her clients."
Unknown Attorney | Feb 23
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer -- Jamie is smart and approachable, able to explain legal issues and options clearly to laymen and willing to go the extra mile for clients!"
Employment and labor Attorney | Feb 18
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I am happy to offer the highest possible endorsement for this lawyer. She has been extremely helpful to me in a pending matter that is very difficult. Her knowledge of employment law is superb."
Commercial real estate Attorney | Feb 17
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse Jamie Hamburg because of her attorney skills, her integrity, and her ability to listen and really understand the client's needs. She has an uncanny instinct to zero in on the solution in the least cost and most effective approach to gain success for the client."
Business Attorney | Feb 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Clever, competent, experienced, pleasant, reasonable"
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Jan 18
Relationship: Co-worker
"Jamie has a proven record handling landlord/tenant matters. She is conscientious and thorough--a well-regarded member of our firm and the legal community at large."
Business Attorney | Jan 09
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse Jamie Hamelburg because I have seen her in action and know that she is a good listener and responsive to client needs."
Business Attorney | Jan 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jamie is a very well-respected member of the legal community. She is extremely intelligent, results-oriented, and an excellent attorney. As a peer, I would highly recommend her."
Business Attorney | Dec 02
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"I have worked closely with Jamie Hamelburg since 2007. During that time I have been impressed with not only her skills as a lawyer but the practical approach she brings to problem-solving for her clients as well as her ability to separate the wheat from the chaff in identifying what is truly important for a successful outcome for her clients. I recommend Jamie without qualification."
Business Attorney | Dec 02
Relationship: Co-worker
"Jamie is an excellent lawyer who works quickly, does not over charge and is very knowledgeable about commercial and business law. Plus she is a quality person. I endorse this lawyer."
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Bethesda Business Lawyer Jamie K Hamelburg
Jamie K Hamelburg
Business Attorney
Bethesda, MD
Licensed for 32 years
Free Consultation