Douglas S. Jenks

As a senior associate with Dunlevey, Mahan & Furry, Doug Jenks concentrates on defending employers in workers’ compensation claims, intentional tort litigation, and occupational safety and health matters.  He also handles general business litigation and insurance defense claims.

Doug represents clients in hearings before the Ohio Industrial Commission, Ohio Common Pleas Courts, and Ohio Courts of Appeals.  He has represented clients in other states, being admitted pro hoc vice.  Doug is admitted, and has also practiced, before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

Doug is a member of the American and Dayton Bar Associations, and has been a speaker before industry groups regarding workers’ compensation law.  He has also written and published articles on workers compensation matters such as Medicare set-aside requirements.  Doug has been recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2011 and 2012.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wittenberg University, a Master of Arts degree in early American history from Duquesne University, and his law degree from the University of Dayton.  Before law school, Doug taught American History at the University of Dayton and also served as Director of Foundation Relations.  In law school, Doug won the Walter H. Rice Moot Court Competition, received a Calli Award for Legal Writing, and was chosen by his class to receive the Lawyers’ Lawyer Award upon graduation.  Doug and his wife Erin are actively involved in coaching youth sports and volunteering at their kids' school.