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Laura S. Jenkins
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Biography
Laura graduated with honors from the University of South Carolina in 1997. During law school, Laura was on the Law Review, was active in the American Trial Lawyers Association trial competition, and received other academic honors.
Laura began her practice in 1997 working in civil litigation as defense attorney in automobile collisions and insurance law. Thereafter, Laura ran the North Carolina office for a multi-state firm, practicing as a Plaintiff’s attorney in the areas of worker’s compensation and personal injury, and other civil litigation.
From 2000 through 2003, Laura operated Laura S. Jenkins, P.C. serving the community mainly in the areas of worker’s compensation and personal injury. Starting in 2003, Ms. Jenkins worked as an associate attorney for the law office of James Scott Farrin in the areas of worker’s compensation and civil litigation of serious injury cases.
Since October 2004, Laura has re-established her own practice, with the goal of serving the community with the expertise that she has generated over her career. Laura S. Jenkins, PC is a small and expanding business with the hire of a new associate attorney and providing services in Spanish to our Spanish speaking population.
Legal and Community Involvement
Admission North Carolina Bar, 1997
Admission US District Court for the Eastern District of NC, 2000
Professional Memberships:
NC Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2000
NCATL Worker’s Compensation Section, 2000
NCATL AutoTorts Section, 2000
Association of the Trial Lawyers of America, 2004
Attorney/Coach for various High School NCATL mock trial teams
Evaluative Judge for NCATL mock trial competition
Leadership, backstage, volunteer and performance roles at various triangle theaters
Tutor for adults for Literacy Council of Wake County
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Government
100%
3 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in North Carolina for 28 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
North Carolina Dpartment of Justice
P.O. Box 629, Raleigh, NC, 27602
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Laura S. Jenkins's Reviews
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Posted by Corey Spence | December 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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RN
Mrs. Jenkins has a very professional staff and practice in the Triad and is extremely capable of handling any/all of your legal needs. Mrs. Jenkins was successful in litigating my workers comp case without having to escalate to the higher appellate courts. If you are in need of an accomplished, compa...
Posted by Suzanne | April 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Laura Jenkins Workers Comp Experience
“Ms Laura Jenkins is such a professional attorney with a lot of knowledge. When I did not know where to turn after a work injury I know I could count on Ms Laura Jenkins for advice and medical treatment.” Thank you so much
Posted by Chris | August 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Laura Jenkins- Superhero Attorney
Laura Jenkins is a superhero! My original attorney tried to convince me to take the first offer workman's compensation submitted which seemed too low. I decided to call another attorney for their opinion and found Ms. Jenkins. Ms. Jenkins came in & saved the day! not only did she inform me that the o...
Posted by Deborah | August 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Work Comp Case
Laura did an outstanding representation for me. We went up against one of major medical employers in the state of NC! I won my case and much to the amazement of my past co-workers who said i would not win... I Did!! Laura did a great job!! I would hire her again!!
Laura S. Jenkins's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer as an extremely experienced & knowledgeable workers compensation attorney. She will fight for you and do a great job."
"Laura is a fierce advocate for her clients. She knows the law and uses it to fight for the rights of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Not only does she really know her stuff, but she genuinely cares about her clients and will work very hard for them."
Jerome Trehy
Lawsuits and disputes lawyer
Gentry Hogan
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Experience
Honors
1994
Second Place ATLA First Year Trial Competition, Whittier Law School, Los Angeles, California
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Owner of Professional Corporation, Laura S. Jenkins, PC
2003 - 2004
Associate Attorney, Law Offices Of James Scott Farrin
1999 - 2000
Associate Attorney, RESNICK & ABRAHAM, L.L.C.
1997 - 1998
Associate Attorney, ROBERT E. RUEGGER
1995 - 1999
Associate Attorney, ROBERT A. MILLER, PA
Associations
2014 - Present
Raleigh Charter High School NCATL Mock Trial TeamAttorney Coach
2000 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for JusticePatron
Athens Drive High School NCATL Mock Trial Team
Attorney/Coach
2018 - 2019
NCATL Mock Trial CompetitionEvaluative Judge
Education
1997
University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
Juris Doctor
1994
Whittier Law School, Los Angeles, California
First Year
1992
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
Bachelor of Arts in Business Management
Speaking Engagements
2018
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Comprehensive Medicare Set Aside Rules and Memos
Publications
2018
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Comprehensive Medicare Set Aside Rules and Memos
2016
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Dealing with Difficult Clients
2015
North Carolina Advocates for Justice Blog
Undocumented Workers
Languages
Spanish
Activity
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