Frank McGinnis Jenkins III

Frank McGinnis Jenkins III

also known as Frank M Jenkins III, Frank Jenkins

4.4
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 35 years

Car accident Lawyer at Lexington, KY
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Social Security, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

Frank Jenkins Law Office, 631 East Main Street, Lexington, KY

About Frank

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 40%

We fight for people injured in all types of car and truck crashes--Call us before you talk to the insurance company

35 years | 1,987 cases

40%
Social Security & Disability 25%

We fight for disabled people to get all the benefits they deserve

35 years | 250 cases

25%
Workers Compensation 25%

We fight for people injured on the job--call us before you talk to workers comp

35 years | 2,980 cases

25%
Personal Injury 10%

We fight for people injured in all types of accidents

35 years | 580 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

20%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 35 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Frank McGinnis Jenkins III

Frank Jenkins Law Office, 631 East Main Street, Lexington, KY, 40508

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Frank McGinnis Jenkins III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 29 reviews

Posted by Scott | July 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Compensation

Haven’t met Mr Jenkins yet but this far Tara has been very helpful. I look forward to working with them both. She seems genuinely concerned about my problem and answers questions thoroughly.

Posted by Chadwick H. | June 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Mixed Feelings

I was hit by a car in July of 2018. I hired Attorney Jenkins to represent me and have received about 5 updates on my case since then. If resolution of my case was going to take this long, I would have appreciated hearing that and an explanation as to why, from the firm. I did receive a small portion ...of my settlement a few months ago, which I had to beg for so as to avoid an eviction. Nothing more since then, so my credit score continues to deteriorate. I guess I'll keep sending in bills, hoping for any kind of response. I'm pleased with the professionalism, talent, and skill of the firm (probably; pending results), but not the transparency with which my case should be handled. Regardless of how busy the firm may be, there should always be time allotted for updating clients...at least once per week. Or once every two weeks. Or once a month. 6/10/2019

Posted by Lisa | July 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Frank is absolutely amazing.

I can not say enough great things about Frank and his staff. Frank helped us when we felt we were defeated. He said he would work hard for us and he did. He is a man of integrity and will do everything he can to get you the results you need.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2015

Neutral - considering his office decline my case.

I had called about getting representation and left my name and number. I waited over a week and hear nothing further. I then called again with further details and though I appreciated their sympathy was told they would get back with me and another week+ followed with no reply. I called a 3rd time ...and was told they had declined my case by I'm assuming office personnel and that I should be getting a letter in the mail. Since I haven't been able to use Frank and his associates as lawyers I cannot fault their law practice per say, but customer service is very lacking and I was in that industry for 9 years so I'm in a position to know. He seems to be a fine lawyer, but with my only operating in a vacuum I can only assume his practice has grown too big and cherry picking might be somewhat to blame. Again, only an assumption, but I do hope in the future they improve their customer service.

Frank Jenkins

Replied last January 23, 2015

This is also not fair. We sent this person a letter declining their case in a timely fashion. There is nothing I can do about a person who does not go to their mailbox on a regular basis. We did NOT leave this person hanging, but instead we evaluated their case, decided it was not a case, and then we wrote them to let them know.

Posted by John | January 23, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Can not believe they represent me

Work for me for over one year, finally got the money. I never saw Mr. Frank Jenkins, only saw 3 different newbie attorneys who they hired by hour from outside when needed. In final mediation, before talking to other side, Frank's assitant and newbie attorney told me I would got at least $20k since a...ll evidence are good to me. Then other side give number $12k. What make me supprise is Frank's assitant and newbie attorney started to push me to accept the offer. They said if I did not accdept it and goto the court, I would get nothing. They totally help meditator and other side. When I asked them about $20k which they told me one hour ago, they said that is max amount. The contract between Frank attorney and I shows the fee they will charge is 33% of settlement amount. But finally, they add a big amount of document fee above 33%. I finall got 55%, they got 45%. So, be caution to this law office.

Frank Jenkins

Replied last January 23, 2015

This is a TOTALLY unfair attack, posted by an angry client who wanted more money than his case was worth. THAT is the TRUTH. I'm not standing by and getting smeared for no good reason. The internet allows greedy cowards to smear people anonymously, and I am not standing by and taking it. We worked HARD for this client for well over a year, and I personally worked on his case the entire time through. I cannot do 100% of the work on any one case, but he had top notch professional work done on his case the entire time. And mind you: This man appeared totally happy with our representation until we got to mediation, and he had SKY-HIGH expectations for money. His case was settled for a very fair amount, and he was greedy and want a huge amount of money, and his case was not worth it, and so now he is angry with me and trying to damage my reputation. His review is TOTALLY unfair and he has ZERO basis for complaining. The fact of the matter is that with the internet nowadays, unhappy, angry people can say whatever they want about anyone, anytime, and they can do it anonymously--and it's very damaging and hurtful and upsetting and it's not fair. And I am not standing by and taking it when I don't deserve it. I have THOUSANDS--repeat that, THOUSANDS of satisfied clients dating back from 1997, and if anyone would like to read some reviews, I can provide those to you. Thank you, Frank Jenkins

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Frank McGinnis Jenkins III's Lawyer Endorsements

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John O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Sean Cleary

Car accident lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Frank. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Dennis Tackett

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a top notch attorney. His clients like him and his legal opponents respect him."

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Bradley Harville

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Bullock

Personal injury lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brent Cox

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Frank has been doing this type of work for a long time and knows how the system works. He does an excellent job for his clients. I frequently recommend Frank without reservation."

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Solomon Neuhardt

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Excellent attorney. Frank is the go to guy for Kentucky cases. Very personable and easy to work with."

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Adam Doner

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as he is a true professional.He is highly skilled,tenacious and passionate about getting Justice for his clients.He will work hard to right a wrong."

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Michael Dyer

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. For the past few years, Frank and I have belonged to the same Attorney group and I’ve been to a number of lawyer seminars with him that involved multi-day round table meetings to help better serve our clients. Frank is very considerate and generous with his time and knowledge. We’ve spend many hours in the past year on teleconferences helping with each other’s practice. He takes time to educate and looks after the big picture and long term goals in a way that is refreshing and very much appreciated. He's taken time to consult with me and I was left with a clear understanding that he put my interests above all while making sure we do the right thing. It's my pleasure to know and recommend Frank Jenkins III."

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Stephen Amato

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to refer clients to Frank for the handling of their serious personal injury matters and can state without hesitation that he has proven reliable, honest and of great service to each of them. I would encourage any practicioner who knows of a client in need of a strong advocate for their personal injury matter to refer them to Frank for a reliable and honest review of their claim."

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Solomon Neuhardt

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Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Sanders

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Robert Kraft

Personal injury lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Preeminent 4.8 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Reader's Choice Favorite Attorney, Lexington Herald-Leader Readers

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney and Founder, Frank Jenkins Law Office

Associations

1997 - Present

Kentucky Justice Association

Member

1997 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1992 - Present

Fayette County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Denture Cream-heavy metal poisoning

Settled for $3,190,000

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Education

1990

University of Kentucky Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Centre College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2010

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Auto Insurance in Kentucky Book

2010

7 Costly Mistakes that can Ruin your Social Security Disability Claim Book

2009

7 Mistakes Car Wreck Victims Make in Kentucky, and how to Avoid Making Them Book

Languages

English

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