About Jeffrey Jocks

Mr. Jocks has practiced law in Traverse City since 2004.  He represents individuals, municipalities, non-profit organizations, and business entities throughout the State of Michigan.   He has tried and argued matters in United States District Court, Michigan appellate and trial courts, Michigan administrative hearings, and before local municipalities.

Mr. Jocks assists his municipal clients with a wide range of matters including zoning ordinances, utilities, sewer, water, medical marihuana, health insurance, Open Meetings Act, and Freedom of Information Act. He regularly advises and litigates on real property matters including residential and commercial sales, property taxes, easements, riparian use and boundary disputes, oil and gas matters, zoning, and nuisance disputes.  His environmental practice involves water law, wetlands, concentrated animal feeding operations (cafos), and groundwater and soil contamination.  Mr. Jocks proudly drafts unique estate plans, wills and trusts for clients, and handles probate court matters that include probating estates, will and trust disputes, guardianships, and conservatorships.