Julie Gafkay
Frankenmuth, MI
Licensed for 26 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Personal Injury
Language
English
About
Julie A. Gafkay practices law throughout the state of Michigan and is located centrally in Saginaw County, Michigan. She has practiced as an attorney in Michigan since 1995. Although the main focus of her practice is employment discrimination law, she also focuses on personal injury. Attorney Gafkay has won several high-profile cases for her clients. In 2013, she represented the plaintiffs in an action against a large hospital in Flint who granted a patient's request for care based on race. The case received national attention. Since 2013, Attorney Gafkay has represented numerous clients who have been the victim of discrimination in the workplace based on a patient's or customer's request for White only employees. Attorney Gafkay is extremely passionate about seeing this type of discriminatory practice eliminated in our country and has represented clients outside of Michigan, including Oklahoma, in this type of case.In a 2009 case, Ms. Gafkay represented a client whose fractured leg resulted from an auto accident caused by a negligent driver. The defendant's insurance company offered a settlement of $100,000, which Ms. Gafkay and the plaintiff promptly rejected. She fought tenaciously for her client and won a more suitable judgment of $750,000 for the plaintiff.She has served as President of the Saginaw County Bar Association and Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. Her years of experience and dedication to righting the wrongs of discrimination, which include seven years as an associate with a Flint law firm, are testament to her total commitment to her clients.Ms. Gafkay is also highly involved in her community. She is a member of the Frankenmuth Morning Rotary Club and contributes heavily to that organization's charitable efforts. She completed her Bachelor of Arts at Michigan State University's James Madison College in 1992 and finished her Juris Doctor in 1996 at Whittier College in California.
Practices Areas
Personal Injury
Sexual Harassment
Language
English
Contact
Gafkay, Julie A. Attorney175 Main StreetFrankenmuth, MI, 48734-1611 Office (989) 652-9240 Fax (989) 652-9249 175 Main StreetFrankenmuth, MI, 48734-1611 Office (989) 652-9240(989) 652-9240 Fax (989) 652-9249(989) 652-9249
Office: (989) 455-3057
Website: N/AReviews
Ms Gafkay did a great job kept me informed with out the whole prosses
I am grateful to have discovered Attorney Julie Gafkay to represent my Civil Rights Case. I learned of Attorney Gafkay while researching other Black healthcare professionals who had experienced what I call, “patient initiated - employer sponsored race bias.” The most prominent case that Julie has represented to date is the Battle vs. Hurley case in which she represented Tonya Battle, a Black nurse whose employer honored a man's request that African-American nurses not be allowed to care for his newborn. The case gained national attention. I googled Attorney Gafkay’s name and read the reviews on her website and contacted her. Soon after I contacted her office I received a phone call from Julie and immediately, I knew she was on my team. Julie had successfully represented several cases that were specific to Black health care workers experiencing patient initiated workplace discrimination. Despite the fact that Julie was reperesenting me across the country I could always trust that Julie had done the work of researching every professional we would encounter in my community including the Judge, local counsel and the arbitrator. I was always informed and knew what to expect next in my proceedings. There was not a moment in which she represented my case that I did not feel prepared. I felt comfortable asking questions. Things all came together when Julie arrived for my mediation proceedings wearing a red jacket. She had put together an effective team which included local counsel to represent me. I knew they had my best interest at heart and they calmed my nerves. Julie was polished and knowledgeable and had researched cases similar to mine and their outcomes. She validated my experience. The end result of my experience is that I felt empowered and vindicated. I absolutely recommend Julie Gafkay to represent your case against patient initiated -employer sponsored race bias. Taking a stand against racism is not easy and when you do so make sure that you have an experienced, knowledgeable and passionate attorney to represent you.
Julie took my case because she felt it was the right thing to do to give me voice. She believed I was treated unjustly, and she is a lawyer who is in the field because she is passionate about justice. Other lawyers told me I didn't have a case, couldn't win, or flat out ignored me. Julie called me right back, met with me, and took my case. Once I had her to represent me, I never worried. I knew without a doubt that I was in compassionate and competent care. She always responded to me immediately, and contacted me if anything was needed of me. We worked together for a year -- and won. I cannot recommend Julie enough. Having her represent me was one of the greatest honors of my life.
I contacted Julie regarding bonus and commissions, earned over a period of time, that was not being paid. Her knowledge and her ability, to explain the law and how it applied to my situation, was invaluable. She was able to help me determine a direction and collect what was owed to me. She and her practice were professional and involved every step of the way. At all times, throughout the process, I felt like everything was under control from the moment she took my case.
Julie and her team have been terrific over the past several years. I have been privileged to have Julie not only fight my cases but won!
Extremely professional, was certainly focused on our best interests, Would recommend her
I had the chance of hiring Ms Gafkay a few years ago and found her to be a thoroughly professional, courteous and hardworking lawyer with integrity.
Julie has a gift of being able to ask all the right questions. She was able to coach us through a difficult situation without having to go to court. Many thanks Julie.
Ms. Gafkay was compassionate, understanding & tenacious in fact finding to obtain the result desired for my case. I highly recommend her.
Julie will treat all parties involved in a very professional factual manner. I have worked with Julie on numerous occasions and have always been impressed with her diligence and concern. I am recommending Julie based on her skill in both the court room as well as out of the court room.
Ms Gafkay did a great job kept me informed with out the whole prosses
I am grateful to have discovered Attorney Julie Gafkay to represent my Civil Rights Case. I learned of Attorney Gafkay while researching other Black healthcare professionals who had experienced what I call, “patient initiated - employer sponsored race bias.” The most prominent case that Julie has represented to date is the Battle vs. Hurley case in which she represented Tonya Battle, a Black nurse whose employer honored a man's request that African-American nurses not be allowed to care for his newborn. The case gained national attention. I googled Attorney Gafkay’s name and read the reviews on her website and contacted her. Soon after I contacted her office I received a phone call from Julie and immediately, I knew she was on my team. Julie had successfully represented several cases that were specific to Black health care workers experiencing patient initiated workplace discrimination. Despite the fact that Julie was reperesenting me across the country I could always trust that Julie had done the work of researching every professional we would encounter in my community including the Judge, local counsel and the arbitrator. I was always informed and knew what to expect next in my proceedings. There was not a moment in which she represented my case that I did not feel prepared. I felt comfortable asking questions. Things all came together when Julie arrived for my mediation proceedings wearing a red jacket. She had put together an effective team which included local counsel to represent me. I knew they had my best interest at heart and they calmed my nerves. Julie was polished and knowledgeable and had researched cases similar to mine and their outcomes. She validated my experience. The end result of my experience is that I felt empowered and vindicated. I absolutely recommend Julie Gafkay to represent your case against patient initiated -employer sponsored race bias. Taking a stand against racism is not easy and when you do so make sure that you have an experienced, knowledgeable and passionate attorney to represent you.
Julie took my case because she felt it was the right thing to do to give me voice. She believed I was treated unjustly, and she is a lawyer who is in the field because she is passionate about justice. Other lawyers told me I didn't have a case, couldn't win, or flat out ignored me. Julie called me right back, met with me, and took my case. Once I had her to represent me, I never worried. I knew without a doubt that I was in compassionate and competent care. She always responded to me immediately, and contacted me if anything was needed of me. We worked together for a year -- and won. I cannot recommend Julie enough. Having her represent me was one of the greatest honors of my life.
I contacted Julie regarding bonus and commissions, earned over a period of time, that was not being paid. Her knowledge and her ability, to explain the law and how it applied to my situation, was invaluable. She was able to help me determine a direction and collect what was owed to me. She and her practice were professional and involved every step of the way. At all times, throughout the process, I felt like everything was under control from the moment she took my case.
Julie and her team have been terrific over the past several years. I have been privileged to have Julie not only fight my cases but won!
Extremely professional, was certainly focused on our best interests, Would recommend her
I had the chance of hiring Ms Gafkay a few years ago and found her to be a thoroughly professional, courteous and hardworking lawyer with integrity.
Julie has a gift of being able to ask all the right questions. She was able to coach us through a difficult situation without having to go to court. Many thanks Julie.
Ms. Gafkay was compassionate, understanding & tenacious in fact finding to obtain the result desired for my case. I highly recommend her.
Julie will treat all parties involved in a very professional factual manner. I have worked with Julie on numerous occasions and have always been impressed with her diligence and concern. I am recommending Julie based on her skill in both the court room as well as out of the court room.
Ms Gafkay did a great job kept me informed with out the whole prosses
I am grateful to have discovered Attorney Julie Gafkay to represent my Civil Rights Case. I learned of Attorney Gafkay while researching other Black healthcare professionals who had experienced what I call, “patient initiated - employer sponsored race bias.” The most prominent case that Julie has represented to date is the Battle vs. Hurley case in which she represented Tonya Battle, a Black nurse whose employer honored a man's request that African-American nurses not be allowed to care for his newborn. The case gained national attention. I googled Attorney Gafkay’s name and read the reviews on her website and contacted her. Soon after I contacted her office I received a phone call from Julie and immediately, I knew she was on my team. Julie had successfully represented several cases that were specific to Black health care workers experiencing patient initiated workplace discrimination. Despite the fact that Julie was reperesenting me across the country I could always trust that Julie had done the work of researching every professional we would encounter in my community including the Judge, local counsel and the arbitrator. I was always informed and knew what to expect next in my proceedings. There was not a moment in which she represented my case that I did not feel prepared. I felt comfortable asking questions. Things all came together when Julie arrived for my mediation proceedings wearing a red jacket. She had put together an effective team which included local counsel to represent me. I knew they had my best interest at heart and they calmed my nerves. Julie was polished and knowledgeable and had researched cases similar to mine and their outcomes. She validated my experience. The end result of my experience is that I felt empowered and vindicated. I absolutely recommend Julie Gafkay to represent your case against patient initiated -employer sponsored race bias. Taking a stand against racism is not easy and when you do so make sure that you have an experienced, knowledgeable and passionate attorney to represent you.
Julie took my case because she felt it was the right thing to do to give me voice. She believed I was treated unjustly, and she is a lawyer who is in the field because she is passionate about justice. Other lawyers told me I didn't have a case, couldn't win, or flat out ignored me. Julie called me right back, met with me, and took my case. Once I had her to represent me, I never worried. I knew without a doubt that I was in compassionate and competent care. She always responded to me immediately, and contacted me if anything was needed of me. We worked together for a year -- and won. I cannot recommend Julie enough. Having her represent me was one of the greatest honors of my life.
I contacted Julie regarding bonus and commissions, earned over a period of time, that was not being paid. Her knowledge and her ability, to explain the law and how it applied to my situation, was invaluable. She was able to help me determine a direction and collect what was owed to me. She and her practice were professional and involved every step of the way. At all times, throughout the process, I felt like everything was under control from the moment she took my case.
Julie and her team have been terrific over the past several years. I have been privileged to have Julie not only fight my cases but won!
Extremely professional, was certainly focused on our best interests, Would recommend her
I had the chance of hiring Ms Gafkay a few years ago and found her to be a thoroughly professional, courteous and hardworking lawyer with integrity.
Julie has a gift of being able to ask all the right questions. She was able to coach us through a difficult situation without having to go to court. Many thanks Julie.
Ms. Gafkay was compassionate, understanding & tenacious in fact finding to obtain the result desired for my case. I highly recommend her.
Julie will treat all parties involved in a very professional factual manner. I have worked with Julie on numerous occasions and have always been impressed with her diligence and concern. I am recommending Julie based on her skill in both the court room as well as out of the court room.