Jeffrey Feikens - Southfield, MI
Attorney at Ottenwess Law
Medical Malpractice Defense & Professional Negligence Claims Lawyers in Southfield, MI
3000 Town Center Suite 2500 Southfield, MI 48075
- Free Consultation
Southfield Medical Malpractice Defense & Professional Negligence Claims Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Medical Malpractice Defense & Professional Negligence Claims
- Defense of Construction/Work Accident Claims
- Defense of Product Liability Claims
- Insurance Indemnity
- Managed Care Insurance Priority
- General Corporate, Commercial, Business Litigation
- Appellate Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
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.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, 2023
- Michigan Leading Lawyer, 2022 - 2024
Education
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Legal Education
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The University of Michigan Law School,
Ann Arbor,
Michigan, 1989
Juris Doctor
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Teaching Assistant – Legal Research and Writing (Case Club)
Law Journal: Michigan Journal of International Law, Executive Editor
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The University of Michigan Law School,
Ann Arbor,
Michigan, 1989
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Non Legal Education
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Calvin College,
Grand Rapids,
Michigan, 1986
Bachelor of Arts
Honors: Honors in History
Major: French
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Calvin College,
Grand Rapids,
Michigan, 1986
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Ottenwess Law, PLC, Southfield, Michigan, Partner, 08/2021 to present
- Beier Howlett, PC, Troy, Michigan, Partner, 2015 - 2021
- Feikens, Steven, Kennedy & Galbraith, PC, Detroit, Michigan, Attorney/Principal, 1989 - 2015
Pro Bono Activities
- Past President, Board of Directors, Christian Reformed Church Loan Fund
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
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan (Healthcare Law Section and Indemnity and Insurance Section)
- Detroit Bar Association
- Washtenaw County Bar Association
- Past District H (Wayne County) Character and Fitness Committee Member
Contact
3000 Town Center
Suite 2500
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: 313-965-2121
Fax: 313-965-7680
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.ottenwesslaw.com
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