Mel Wheaton
About Mel Wheaton
Mel Wheaton is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Mel Wheaton is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Current Firm: DLA Piper
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: Seattle, WA
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