Item: Garmer & Prather, PLLC
Rating: 5
Author: P. M.

Christopher R. Jenkins

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Phone: (859) 254-9351
Phone: (800) 486-7083
Fax: (859) 233-9769

141 N Broadway
Lexington, Kentucky 40507

Chris Jenkins is a seasoned litigator with approaching 40 years of experience handling wrongful death, traumatic injuries, all types of automobile, truck and bus accidents, gas explosions, work-related injuries, falls due to defective premises, personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and all kinds of catastrophic losses.

Chris has extensive experience in the field of employment law, including sexual harassment, gender, race and age discrimination, retaliation, workers’ compensation, social security disability and SSI law. He has handled innumerable administrative law cases, including Chapter 13B proceedings.

In the field of immigration, Chris has handled an array of family-based petitions, including consular processing, adjustment of status, detainment, and naturalization.

He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law and his Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications from Indiana University. He is rated AV-Preeminent® by the Martindale-Hubbell* peer review, the highest rating an attorney can receive for legal ability and ethical standards.

Chris’ volunteer service includes pro bono service for AppalReD Legal Aid representing social security disability recipients, representing clients in domestic relations cases, and service as a lay counselor and weekend TV production volunteer for Southland Christian Church in Lexington. He has also served and as secretary/volunteer for homeless food ministry. In his spare time, Mr. Jenkins enjoys spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and attending motorsport events.

Education

J.D., University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky, 1988
B.A., Indiana University, 1983

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Kentucky, 1988
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 1989
U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 1990

Professional & Bar Association Memberships

Kentucky Bar Association
Kentucky Justice Association

Honors and Awards

AV-Preeminent® by the Martindale-Hubbell* peer review

★★★★★

I was involved in a head on collision with a school bus. During my rehabilitation, a friend suggested that I needed a law firm to invistgate. After much research was done by my friend, I was advised to call Garmer & Prather, PLLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Working with Garmer and Prather during this difficult time was truly a blessing. They are kind, compassionate, studious and have the utmost diginity. It was my pleasure to work with such an oustanding law firm. I very highly recommend Garmer & Prather Law Firm for any needs regarding personal injury representation. P. M.

★★★★★

My husband was involved in a rear-end collision at a stoplight caused by an equipment transport truck sandwiching him between it and the car in front of him. We contacted Garmer and Prather for a review and advice. From beginning to end, they exhibited professionalism, tenacity and a total commitment to pursue all avenues to a successful conclusion. They truly went above and beyond anything we expected. We would like to thank Garmer and Prather and their excellent team of skilled, competent legal staff. D. W.