Jessie L. Harrell

Jessie Harrell joined the firm in 2008 to limit her practice exclusively to appellate issues. Prior to joining the firm, Jessie practiced commercial litigation, including appeals, with the national law firm of Foley & Lardner, LLP. There, she represented some of the nation’s Fortune 500 companies at the trial and appellate level. Jessie’s practice areas ranged from complex commercial litigation (including class action defense, automotive warranty/“lemon law” defense, and defense of banking practices) to products liability and personal injury defense.
 

Jessie graduated from the University of Florida, with highest honors, in 1998, receiving a B.A. in Classical Studies. She then graduated from the University of Florida College of Law, with high honors, in 2001, where she was seventh in her class, and received numerous awards for her academic achievements and successes on the school’s trial team. Jessie also served as an articles senior editor on the Journal of Law and Public Policy. After law school, Jessie was inducted in the Order of the Coif.
 

Jessie enjoys using her legal skills to give back to her community. In 2006, Jessie was selected as a Board member for Voices for Children of the First Coast, Inc., the nonprofit organization that supports the Guardian ad Litem program for the Fourth Judicial Circuit. Jessie also received the Pro Bono Award in 2007 from Jacksonville Area Legal Aid for her commitment to assisting indigent clients with their legal problems.
 

Outside of work, Jessie spends her time with her husband and two young daughters. She is also an avid scrapbooker and reader.