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Gregory M.
Janks |
Graduate of the Detroit College of Law School with over
30 years experience practicing plaintiff’s personal
injury law handling various types of Michigan personal
injury cases, including product liability, construction
site accidents, motor vehicle crash cases, dramshop
liability, premises liability, nursing home liability,
legal malpractice and various contract cases.
Highly effective interpersonal skills demonstrating a
reasonable, balanced perspective. Well-known and
respected by colleagues representing both plaintiffs and
defendants, inspiring trust and credibility. Excellent
skills in persuasion and achieving balanced compromise
for individuals, through settlement or effective
advocate in front of juries.
AV rated by
Martindale-Hubbell.
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Professional Experience
Gregory
M. Janks Professional Corporation
2701 Cambridge Court, Suite 223
Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326
As of January 2009 I started my
own firm concentrating on representing
Plaintiff’s in legal malpractice, auto
negligence, nursing home and premises liability
matters. I also handle other cases within the
above noted areas of expertise.
Sachs Waldman Professional Corporation
1000 Farmer
Detroit, MI 48226
A progressive law firm with more
than 20 lawyers, described as one of the "great
specialty firms" in the nation. Consistently
known for a progressive social stance,
representing workers and injured folks from all
walks of life.
Partner and Director, 1983
to 2008
Associate, 1977 to 1983
Law Clerk, 1973-1977
As a clerk had responsibility for client
contact, interviewing, investigating and field
work. As an attorney, handled cases from intake
through trial and appeal as first chair. Ability
to take a legal problem from beginning to end
with a professional, correct and amicable
resolution.
Key Contributions:
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Trial of 100+ cases in various
state and federal courts throughout southeastern
Michigan, including: Circuit Courts in Wayne,
Oakland, Washtenaw, Lenawee, Livingston, Ingham,
Genesee, Saginaw and Sanilac counties; as well
as U.S. District Court and various state
district courts.
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Appellate arguments in 10+ cases
at the Michigan Court of Appeals in Detroit and
Lansing
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Circuit court mediator/case
evaluator in Wayne and previously in
Oakland county
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Product liability panel in
Oakland County Circuit Court through 2008
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Admitted to practice in all
Michigan courts, including the Michigan Supreme
Court, Michigan Court of Appeals as well as the
Eastern & Western Districts of the United States
District Court and the 6th Circuit Court of
Appeals in Cincinnati.
Education
OAKLAND
UNIVERSITY,
Rochester, MI
BA, Psychology, 1973
DETROIT COLLEGE OF LAW,
Detroit, MI
JD, 1977
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