Jessica is a partner in the Boston office of Morrison Mahoney. She concentrates her practice in the areas of Tort and Liability Defense and represents both individuals and corporations in personal injury, premises liability, and malpractice matters. She also advises and defends insurers on issues involving coverage and claims of bad faith. Jessica is licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and has successfully defended insurers and insureds alike at the federal, state, and appellate levels, including recent arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. She has also prevailed at arbitration on UIM matters.

Prior to joining Morrison Mahoney, Jessica worked in local government where she effectively represented the City of Boston in a variety of administrative proceedings.

Noteworthy Accomplishments, Honors & Awards

  • CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Criminal Procedure I, Products Liability, and Remedies;
  • Trustee Scholar Award
  • New England Scholar for academic achievement
  • Sandra Day O’Connor Merit Scholarship and the Trustee Scholarship
  • Served as Executive Literary Editor on the New England Law Review
  • Massachusetts
  • Rhode Island
  • United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
  • United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • Rhode Island Bar Association
  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association
  • B.A. — Northeastern University
  • M.S. — Boston University
  • J.D., magna cum laude — New England Law | Boston