About Cheryl Sellers

Cheryl Sellers Johnson practices estate planning law at Sellers Johnson Law in Rockville, Maryland — She has been a principal at the firm since 2017, focusing on trusts and estates. The firm also handles probate and tax law matters, providing comprehensive legal services to clients in the region. She earned her J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology. Following that, she obtained an LL.M. in Tax Law from Georgetown University Law Center.

Her academic background also includes a Master of Science in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Towson University. This diverse educational foundation enhances her ability to navigate complex legal issues. Most of her practice involves drafting wills, establishing trusts, and guiding clients through the probate process. She also advises on tax implications related to estate planning. Cases typically range from simple wills to complex trust arrangements, ensuring that clients' assets are managed according to their wishes. Her expertise in tax law allows her to provide valuable insights into minimizing tax liabilities for her clients.

Before founding Sellers Johnson Law, she held various positions in the trusts and estates field. In 2016, she served as a partner and practice leader, overseeing a team of attorneys. Her previous roles include serving as a senior tax manager and as a trusts and estates lawyer. This experience gave her a understanding of the legal field in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Cheryl is actively involved in the legal community. She is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, where she co-chairs the Economics & Technology of Practice Committee within the Real Property Trusts & Estates Section.

Additionally, she is a board member of the Estate Planning Council of Montgomery County, Maryland, and a member of the District of Columbia Bar. Her involvement in these organizations supports her staying current with legal trends and best practices. Fluent in the details of estate planning, Cheryl Sellers Johnson continues to serve her clients with dedication. Her combination of legal expertise and technical knowledge positions her as a trusted advisor in the field. She remains committed to providing personalized service and effective solutions for her clients' estate planning needs.

Education

Georgetown University Law Center

LL.M. | Tax Law

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

J.D. | Law

Johns Hopkins University

M.S. | Computer Science

Towson University

B.S. | Computer Science

Experience

Principal, Trusts & Estates Lawyer

Sellers Johnson Law
2017

Trusts & Estates Senior Tax Manager

CohnReznick
2017

Partner, Trusts & Estates Practice Leader

Press & Dozier
2016

Trusts & Estates Lawyer

Paley Rothman
2015

Principal, Trusts & Estates

Sellers Johnson Law
2009

Accepted Jurisdictions

Maryland
District of Columbia

Court Admissions

Maryland Court of Appeals State Supreme Court
District of Columbia Court of Appeals State Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

Estate Planning Probate Tax Law

Legal Services Scope

Drafting Estate Administration

Professional Associations

Estate Planning Council of Montgomery County, Maryland

Board has membership 2016 - Current

District of Columbia Bar

has membership 1996 - Current

Maryland State Bar Association

Co-Chair, Economics & Technology of Practice Committee, Real Property Trusts & Estates Section 1994 - Current