Jeffrey A Jaketic

Jeffrey A. Jaketic is a Partner at Hinman, Howard & Kattell, and a member of the firm’s Litigation, Labor & Employment and Workers’ Compensation practice groups.

Jeff’s practice is focused on prosecuting and defending a broad range of litigation matters, including complex commercial litigation, personal injury law, labor and employment claims, construction disputes, and medical malpractice actions in both federal and state courts. In addition, Jeff routinely handles matters involving Workers’ Compensation Law, including the representation of injured workers, businesses, and insurance carriers.

Prior to joining Hinman, Howard & Kattell, Jeff practiced insurance litigation and litigated cases on behalf of municipal entities and officials in state and federal courts in both New York and New Jersey. Jeff attended the Rutgers School of Law in Camden, New Jersey, where he served as a Law Guardian in the Child and Family Advocacy Clinic and represented minors in family court and Supplemental Security Income administrative hearings. Jeff also served as a judicial extern in the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey for the Honorable Kathryn C. Ferguson.

Before law school, Jeff attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he received a dual degree in business administration and political science.

Jeff is active in the community. He is currently the Chairman of the Ross Park Zoo Board of Directors, and a former Director on the Discovery Center Board of Directors. He is a graduate of the Broome Leadership Institute, Class of 2019.