Atty. Christopher James Jenkins
Christopher is a 2012 graduate of the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where he was awarded a Juris Doctor of Civil Law. He also completed his International Law Certificate.
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Christopher James Jenkins is a Member based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at C.J. Jenkins Law Firm, LLC. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on divorce, probate, personal injury, and adoption. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2018). Educated at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (J.D., 2012). Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Christopher is a 2012 graduate of the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where he was awarded a Juris Doctor of Civil Law
- He also completed his International Law Certificate
- While in school, he worked at the Advocacy Center for Elderly and Disabled Citizens, focusing on ADA compliance and accommodations for school age children
- His undergraduate studies were done at Southeastern Louisiana University, where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity
- Upon passing the bar and being sworn in, Christopher was hired as Judicial Law Clerk for Chief Judge Adam J. Haney at the East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Court
- While working at Juvenile Court, he learned firsthand the intricacies of the adoption process
- He also worked closely with the Family Court on matters regarding custody and other family law related issues
- After spending time learning all that he could from Judge Haney, Christopher entered into private practice
- With a passion to help others, Christopher was drawn to the adoption arena, wanting to help make families whole and see children's lives improved
- His first intrafamily adoption filed was the adoption of his youngest stepson, and his first private adoption filed was the adoption of his goddaughter
- Adoption has been an important part of his personal life
- He knows the adoption process inside and out, and will give the same care and attention to your case as he did to his own
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Christopher James Jenkins's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher James Jenkins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Christopher James Jenkins is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Louisiana →
Christopher James Jenkins is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Louisiana →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Christopher James Jenkins is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Christopher James Jenkins is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baton Rouge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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