Christopher P. Jelinek
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025 About Christopher P. Jelinek
Christopher P. Jelinek is a lawyer based in Detroit, MI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Christopher P. Jelinek is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Detroit, Michigan
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Garan Lucow Miller PC
Education: Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1995, Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1995, Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1995, Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1995, Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1995, Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1995, Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1995, Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1995, and Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Detroit, MI
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