Janet Hughes Wiles, Business Attorney in Marietta, Georgia
Over 42 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Commercial RE, and Landlord/Tenant · 4.5/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
PartneratWiles & Wiles LLP
Marietta, GA
Practicing business in Marietta since 1984.
- 42+
- Years practicing
- 4.5 ★
- 2 client reviews
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Janet Hughes Wiles is a partner based in Marietta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, Commercial RE, and Landlord/Tenant. Janet has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wiles & Wiles LLP. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
- Based in
- Marietta, GA
- Experience
- over 42 years
- Known for
- Business · Commercial RE · Landlord/Tenant
- Handles Business, Commercial RE, and Landlord/Tenant matters from Marietta, GA.
- Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Janet Hughes Wiles: Janet Hughes Wiles is a partner based in Marietta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, Commercial RE, and Landlord/Tenant. Janet has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wiles & Wiles LLP. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Janet takes on
Janet concentrates on business, commercial re, landlord/tenant, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Janet handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Business cases in Marietta, Georgia
Janet takes business matters in Marietta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Janet agrees to represent you.
Commercial RE cases in Marietta, Georgia
Janet takes commercial re matters in Marietta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Janet agrees to represent you.
Landlord/Tenant cases in Marietta, Georgia
Janet takes landlord/tenant matters in Marietta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Janet agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Marietta, Georgia
Janet takes real estate matters in Marietta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Janet agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Janet Hughes Wiles — business lawyer in Marietta
Janet Hughes Wiles is a partner based in Marietta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, Commercial RE, and Landlord/Tenant. Janet has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wiles & Wiles LLP. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Janet Hughes Wiles (“Janel”) is one of the Partners with Wiles & Wiles, LLP. She became a founding partner with the firm in 1988, and specializes in negotiating and drafting commercial leases, together with drafting all associated documents, including assignments, amendments, and letters of intent. Her practice includes representation of both Landlords and Tenants, in retail, office, industrial/warehouse, and mixed use developments.
Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on April 14, 1958, to a family of lawyers, Janel graduated from Sweet Briar College, in Virginia (1980), having attended the Institut d’Etudes Politques, in Paris, France (1978-1979). She earned her J.D. from The Stetson University College of Law, 1983, where she met her husband and future law partner. Janel was a member of Phi Alpha Delta (International Vice Justice, 1983), and interned at the Gulf Coast Legal Services in St. Petersburg, FL.
Janel is licensed to practice law in Florida, Georgia, and Colorado. She is a member of The American Bar Association, The State Bar of Georgia and The Florida Bar. She is admitted to The Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Janel is a member of The International Council of Shopping Centers, for which she has taught specialized drafting, and the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers. She teaches real estate courses for credit through the Wiles & Wiles, LLP Real Estate School.
The mother of 5 children (her oldest son is a lawyer in Atlanta, and her second son is attending UGA Law School), Janel is active in the community, having served as a Trustee on the Board of Trustees of The Walker School, and formerly having served on the Board of the Center for Family Resources, the Board of the Kennesaw State University, College of the Humanities, and community liaison to the Atlanta Board of the Boy Scouts of America, together with numerous volunteer and leadership activities for the Cobb Junior League, Friends of the Opera, March of Dimes, Cub Scouts and a large variety of youth sports teams.
Professional organizations
-State Bar of Georgia, Real Property Law Section
-American Bar Association
-International Council of Shopping Centers
-GAWL
Honors and awards
-BV® Distinguished™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
How Janet handles business matters
Janet Hughes Wiles (“Janel”) is one of the Partners with Wiles & Wiles, LLP. She became a founding partner with the firm in 1988, and specializes in negotiating and drafting commercial leases, together with drafting all associated documents, including assignments, amendments, and letters of intent. Her practice includes representation of both Landlords and Tenants, in retail, office,…
The kind of cases Janet takes
Janet reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, commercial re, and landlord/tenant matters in Marietta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Stetson University College of Law
J.D. · 1983
Sweet Briar College
B.A. · 1980
Jurisdictions
Janet's state bar admissions
Colorado
2008 · ACTIVE
Georgia
1985 · ACTIVE
Florida
1984 · ACTIVE
Janet studied at J.D. in Stetson University College of Law and B.A. in Sweet Briar College.
Law school and academic background
Janet completed J.D. in Stetson University College of Law and B.A. in Sweet Briar College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Janet runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Janet has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Janet's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of Georgia (Real Property Law Section) The Florida Bar American Bar Association International Council of Shopping Centers
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Locations
Janet Hughes Wiles's office in Marietta
Janet's primary office is at 800 Kennesaw Avenue, Suite 400, Marietta, GA, 30060-7946. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Wiles & Wiles LLP
800 Kennesaw Avenue, Suite 400
Marietta, GA 30060-7946
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Client reviews of Janet Hughes Wiles — 4.5/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
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How to hire Janet Hughes Wiles — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Janet usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Janet charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Janet's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Janet will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Marietta, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Janet
Janet discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Janet confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Janet's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Janet Hughes Wiles
How much does it cost to hire Janet for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Janet walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Janet offer a free consultation?
Janet charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Janet's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Janet's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Janet gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Janet take my case if I'm outside Marietta?
Janet is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Janet will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Janet?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Janet will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Janet accepting new business clients right now?
Janet's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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