Justin H. Jenkins

I am a trial lawyer with nearly 20 years of experience trying cases before juries, judges, and arbitrators all across the United States. While I have represented clients in multiple industries, in recent years my clients largely consist of developers and other stake holders in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (“LIHTC”) industry. As my clients’ affordable housing projects exit the LIHTC 15-year Compliance Period, they sometimes find themselves faced off against investor partners who were not the original partners to the projects – known in the industry as Aggregators (and those that have adopted their tactics). Aggregators and their followers seek to extract unintended residual value from the properties as they exit their investments. Their avaricious tactics strip important equity from affordable housing that is used to maintain properties and invest in new developments, thus threatening the affordable housing industry. As there are already insufficient levels of affordable housing in the United States, defeating this threat is paramount to meeting the housing needs of the nation.

In addition to the LIHTC industry, I also assist clients when it comes to disputes concerning high net worth Trusts and Estates. I help families, Trustees, Personal Representatives, and businesses navigate the high-stress, life-altering disputes that arise when family members and business leaders become incapacitated or pass away. While I always seek out amicable business resolutions or to preserve family relationships for my clients, sometimes clients are unable to resolve things outside of the court room. My clients can trust that if we cannot find that amicable resolution, that I will fight harder than anyone to protect their interests and to achieve the outcome they deserve.

I also counsel clients in real estate and construction disputes, representing both developers, property owners, and real estate investors in litigation of all types.

Outside of work, it’s always family first, then football – especially my Longhorns – and golf.