Overview

As co-chair of Reminger's Estates, Trusts, and Probate Litigation Practice Group, Jessica focuses her practice on will and trust contests, beneficiary disputes, and fiduciary litigation. She also handles matters of trust and estate administration, guardianships, and estate planning. Prior to joining Reminger, Jessica worked at a small general practice firm in Akron, Ohio, where she gained significant experience in real estate, general civil litigation, small business law, and personal injury matters. Jessica’s well-rounded background allows her to spot unique issues and find creative solutions for clients in all types of probate litigation.

Jessica frequently lectures across the state on the topics of estate and trust administration and litigation. She participates annually as an instructor of the University of Akron School of Law’s Summer Trial Academy – a program unique in the nation for providing students with an intensive course of trial advocacy culminating in a full jury trial. Jessica combines her deep knowledge of estate and trust law with her honed advocacy skills to create results for clients – whether that be via motion practice, mediation, or jury trials.

Jessica serves on the OSBA’s Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Section Council helping to create and sponsor estate and trust legislation. She is a former chair of Akron Bar Association’s Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law Section. She currently volunteers as a mock trial team coach for Akron Law, leading teams to national finalist rounds, and occasionally guest lectures at Akron Law on estate planning and probate law. She is a Trustee and Treasurer for Highland Square Neighborhood Association, a 501(c)(3) group in Akron that plans the annual PorchRokr Arts & Music Festival in Highland Square, Akron, Ohio. She serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees for her alma mater, Our Lady of the Elms School and is on the professional advisory committee for Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice Greater Akron.

Honors & Recognitions

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®  for Trusts and Estates, Litigation - Trusts and Estates in 2022 and 2023

Recognized as a Notable Woman in Law by Crain's Cleveland Business - 2024

Greater Akron Chamber, 30 For the Future Award - 2018

Akron Bar Association Leadership Academy, Class of 2017-2018

Community & Professional

Ohio State Bar Association
- Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Council

Akron Bar Association
- Past Chair Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law Section
- Investigative Subcommittee

University of Akron School of Law
- Volunteer Instructor, Summer Trial Academy
- Mock Trial Coach

Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice
- Professional Advisory Committee – Greater Akron

Our Lady of the Elms School
- Chair Board of Trustees
- Volunteer Speech/Debate Coach
- Commencement Speaker to the Class of 2018

Highland Square Neighborhood Association
- Treasurer

Results

For a more complete list of trial results, please contact attorney.

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Education

J.D., University of Akron School of Law, magna cum laude, 2010
- 10 CALI Awards

B.A., University of Akron, Honor's College, (International/Comparative Politics, Minor in history), summa cum laude, 2007

Admissions

  • State of Ohio, 2011
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