Jessica’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, municipal liability, civil rights litigation, health care litigation, guardianship proceedings, and public authority governance. She represents individuals, businesses, health care institutions, public benefit corporations and governmental entities in state and federal courts throughout New York.

Jessica has extensive experience handling all phases of litigation, from pre-suit investigations and dispositive motion practice to mediation and trial. She advises clients on a broad range of legal issues, including contractual disputes, tort claims, employment-related matters, regulatory compliance and risk management.

Jessica also maintains an active guardianship practice, representing petitioners, guardians and interested parties in proceedings under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law and Article 17-A of the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act. She has substantial experience preparing and litigating guardianship petitions, emergency applications and related proceedings involving incapacitated adults and individuals with developmental disabilities.

Jessica is the first Latina to serve Nassau County, the second-largest New York county by population outside of New York City, as Acting County Attorney and Chief Deputy County Attorney.

Prior to joining the Office of Nassau County Attorney, Jessica served as assistant borough chief and senior counsel of the Manhattan Bureau Tort Division in the New York City Law Department.