Ellis, Lawhorne & Sims, P.A.: Jenkins Mann

Jenkins M. Mann

Associate

As a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group, Jenkins focuses his practice on a broad range of commercial litigation matters for local, regional and national companies and institutions as well as individuals. He represents clients in state, federal, and bankruptcy court in both South Carolina and other jurisdictions on a pro hac vice basis. Jenkins’ practice includes:

Banking and Financial Services Litigation – Representing creditors in Chapter 7, 9, 11 and 13 Bankruptcies, including the representation of creditors in adversary proceedings, often involving voidable preference, removal/abstention proceedings, and turnover actions.
Title Insurance Litigation – Representing title insurance companies in both coverage evaluations and resolution of insured title claims.
Real Estate Litigation – Representing businesses and individuals in a wide array of matters concerning the sale, ownership, development and use of real estate.
Landlord/Tenant Litigation – Representing commercial landlords in lease disputes, distraint and collection actions and eviction proceedings.
Commercial Contract Litigation – Representing businesses in contract disputes and litigation.
Product Liability Litigation -- Representing individuals in substantial-injury product liability litigation.
Appellate Practice – Representing clients in matters on appeal in both the South Carolina Supreme Court and the South Carolina Court of Appeals.

While in law school, Jenkins was a Dean’s List student and served as Project Editor for the Real Property, Probate and Trust Journal. Jenkins is a 2009 graduate of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Leadership Columbia Program and is a member of several legal and civic organizations.

Recent Published and Appellate Decisions

Gignilliat v. Gignilliat, Savitz & Bettis, L.L.P. 385 S.C. 452, 684 S.E.2d 756 (S.C.,2009)

Details: Represented distinguished South Carolina law firm in their continued use of their founding partner’s name after his death.
Outcome: South Carolina Supreme Court affirmed a favorable summary judgment disposing of all claims.

McLean v. Drennan, et al. Unpublished Opinion No. 2011-UP-517 (Ct. App., 2011)

Details: Represented landowners in an action to upset their purchase of certain Orangeburg County property.

Outcome: South Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed a favorable summary judgment disposing of all claims.

Recent Publications and Presentations:

Landlord and Tenant Responsibilities and the Eviction Process in South Carolina

South Carolina Landlord Tenant Law Update, October, 2009.