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Chauntis T. Jenkins, Partner Attorney
Litigation, Insurance Defense
Phone:(504) 581-3838
Web:http://www.PHILAW.com
Address: 704 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Law Firm:Porteous, Hainkel and Johnson, L.L.P.
Lawyer:Chauntis T. Jenkins
Phone:(504) 581-3838
Fax:504-412-6266
Lawyer Title:Partner
Practice Areas:Litigation, Insurance Defense
Bio:Chauntis T. Jenkins has practiced in the New Orleans office since 2001. She has a general civil litigation practice with an emphasis in insurance defense, coverage disputes, first party extra contractual claims, bad faith, fraud and special investigation litigation. Ms. Jenkins has successfully represented clients in matters that have proceeded to trial in Louisiana state, appellate and federal courts. She also has been able to secure the successful resolution of matters prior to trial in mediation. She serves on the firm’s Business Development Committee. Ms. Jenkins is a recipient of the 2010 Louisiana State Bar Association President’s Award for her role as Chair of the Third Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Profession. Notable representative matters and accomplishments: • Nominated by the Louisiana Supreme Court and served as Judge Pro Tempore in the Civil District Court for Orleans Parish. • Served as co-counsel for national insurance company in state jury trial involving Hurricane Katrina damage. The jury awarded a zero verdict in favor of client. • Co-authored winning Supreme Court brief for landmark La. Supreme Court case,Champagne v. Ward, 2003-3211 (La. 1/19/05), 893 So.2d 773 • Represented insurance companies involving various Hurricane Katrina and Rita claims; • Represented insurance companies involving special investigation/fraud claims • Author, “The Foreign UM Policy Conundrum: Key Issues
Admitted:1999, Louisiana;
College:Loyola University of New Orleans, B.A., 1995
Law School:Southern University Law Center, J.D., 1998
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Web:http://www.PHILAW.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Chauntis T. Jenkins, graduated from Loyola University of New Orleans, B.A., 1995 Southern University Law Center, J.D., 1998, is now employed by Porteous, Hainkel and Johnson, L.L.P. at 704 Carondelet Street New Orleans, LA 70130.Chauntis T. Jenkins is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Chauntis T. Jenkins as your lawyer, you should consider whether Chauntis T. Jenkins offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Chauntis T. Jenkins has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Chauntis T. Jenkins's office is located at New Orleans, LA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Chauntis T. Jenkins has been admitted in 1999, Louisiana;. His or her practice areas include Litigation, Insurance Defense.

Chauntis T. Jenkins's college and law school education includes Loyola University of New Orleans, B.A., 1995, Southern University Law Center, J.D., 1998. Other biographical background includes Chauntis T. Jenkins has practiced in the New Orleans office since 2001. She has a general civil litigation practice with an emphasis in insurance defense, coverage disputes, first party extra contractual claims, bad faith, fraud and special investigation litigation. Ms. Jenkins has successfully represented clients in matters that have proceeded to trial in Louisiana state, appellate and federal courts. She also has been able to secure the successful resolution of matters prior to trial in mediation. She serves on the firm’s Business Development Committee. Ms. Jenkins is a recipient of the 2010 Louisiana State Bar Association President’s Award for her role as Chair of the Third Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Profession. Notable representative matters and accomplishments: • Nominated by the Louisiana Supreme Court and served as Judge Pro Tempore in the Civil District Court for Orleans Parish. • Served as co-counsel for national insurance company in state jury trial involving Hurricane Katrina damage. The jury awarded a zero verdict in favor of client. • Co-authored winning Supreme Court brief for landmark La. Supreme Court case,Champagne v. Ward, 2003-3211 (La. 1/19/05), 893 So.2d 773 • Represented insurance companies involving various Hurricane Katrina and Rita claims; • Represented insurance companies involving special investigation/fraud claims • Author, “The Foreign UM Policy Conundrum: Key Issues . You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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