Janelle A. Pelli
About Janelle A. Pelli
Janelle A. Pelli is a lawyer based in Albany, NY and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Janelle A. Pelli is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Albany, New York
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Hinckley Allen LLP
Education: New York University, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Albany, NY
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