Gregory L. Jenkins, Esq.

Gregory L. Jenkins has extensive experience in a wide range of civil litigation matters. He regularly represents land developers, construction companies, general contractors, subcontractors, licensed builders, manufacturers, utilities, realtors, commercial lenders and banking institutions in courts and before state regulatory boards throughout Michigan. He also represents clients in the development, sale, purchase, rezoning and exchange of real property. Additionally, Mr. Jenkins represents lending institutions in construction lien and collection cases, loan workouts, and title insurance disputes.

He continues to expand his banking, probate, and employment practices, representing both employers and employees in wrongful termination disputes, issues involving non-compete covenants, and whistleblower actions as well as estate fiduciaries or beneficiaries in contested probate matters.

Mr. Jenkins’ counsel has been sought in cases involving riparian rights and access to private property. He regularly serves as a case evaluator working to amicably resolve disputes and lawsuits filed by civil and commercial litigants. He has successfully represented landowners and developers, in both litigation and pre-trial negotiations, in obtaining roadway access to their property. He also represents parties in boundary disputes.

Community Involvement * Third Level Crisis Center Law Clinic – Volunteer Attorney
* Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Michigan
* Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Michigan
* Home Builders Association Grand Traverse Area, Inc. – Member
* Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce – Member

Memberships
* American Bar Association
* State Bar of Michigan – Litigation Section – Real Estate Law Section
* Grand Traverse – Leelanau – Antrim County Bar Association
* American Arbitration Association Forum on the Construction Industry
* National Association of Home Builders
* National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

Presentations & Publications
* Property Tax, July 29, 2003, Traverse City, Michigan
* HIPAA, ADA and FMLA, February 12, 2004, Traverse City, Michigan
* Reducing Real and Personal Property Tax, July 27, 2004, Traverse City, Michigan
* Construction Lien Law in Michigan, September 23, 2005, Traverse City, Michigan
* Appearances on “Ask the Attorney” radio show, WTCM-AM 580
* “A Practical Guide to Construction Liens in Michigan”

Education
* J.D. cum laude, Michigan State University College of Law, 1996
* B.A., cum laude, Wayne State University, 1992

Honors & Awards
* Jurisprudence Achievement Award for Excellence in the Study of Constitutional Law
* Golden Key National Honor Society
* Semifinalist, Oral Advocacy School Competition, Michigan State University School of Law

Bar & Court Admissions
* State Bar of Michigan
* United States Federal Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
* United States Federal Court for the Western District of Michigan
* United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
* United States Bankruptcy Court

Practicing: Civil Litigation