Jeffrey Feikens

Biography

Jeff joined Ottenwess Law in August 2021. He has handled hundreds of matters in civil litigation, including personal injury, medical malpractice, construction accident, legal malpractice, subrogation, and contracts. He has represented hospitals and physicians in medical malpractice cases throughout Michigan. He has also represented pharmaceutical companies, health maintenance companies, insurance companies, and other companies in state and federal court. He has tried cases to juries in Wayne, Oakland, and Livingston counties and maintains an active Michigan appellate practice.

Bar Admissions

Michigan
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit

Education

The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Juris Doctor - 1989
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Teaching Assistant – Legal Research and Writing (Case Club)
- Law Journal, Michigan Journal of International Law, Executive Editor
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Bachelor of Arts - 1986
- Honors: Honors in History
- Major: French

Professional Associations and Membership

State Bar of Michigan (HealthCare Law Section and Indemnity and Insurance Section)
Detroit Bar Association
Washtenaw County Bar Association
Oakland County Bar Association
Past District H (Wayne County) Character and Fitness Committee Member

Legal Experience

Ottenwess Law, PLC, Southfield, Michigan, Partner, 08/2021
Beier Howlett, PC, Troy, Michigan, Partner, 2015 to 2021
Feikens, Steven, Kennedy & Galbraith, PC, Detroit, Michigan, Attorney/Principal, 1989 to 2015

Professional Affiliations

State Bar of Michigan (HealthCare Law Section and Indemnity and Insurance Section)
Detroit Bar Association
Washtenaw County Bar Association
Oakland County Bar Association
Past District H (Wayne County) Character and Fitness Committee Member

Professional Honors

Best Lawyers in America, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, 2023
Top Michigan Business Lawyer 2023
Michigan Leading Lawyer, 2022 – 2024

Current Community Service & Activities

President, Board of Directors, Christian Reformed Church Loan Fund