Are you Jessie Leigh Harrell? Claim this page now or Cliam yourself lawyer page
Jessie Harrell is board-certified by The Florida Bar as an appellate specialist. She handles appeals in state and federal court ranging from plaintiff's actions to commercial litigation to family law. She is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named a "Rising Star" in appellate practice by Florida Trend Magazine every year since 2009. Jessie is the Chair of the CLE (Continuing Legal Education) Committee for the Appellate Practice Section of the Florida Bar, sits on that section's Executive Council, and is a past chair of the Appellate Practice Section of the Jacksonville Bar Association. Jessie is a member of the First District Appellate American Inn of Court. She previously participated in a three-year term as a Barrister with the Chester Bedell Inn of Court. She is a current member of the Jacksonville Justice Association and Florida Justice Association. 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.
A Florida native, Jessie graduated from the University of Florida, with highest honors in 1998, receiving a B.A. in Classical Studies. She received her law degree with high honors in 2001 from the University of Florida College of Law. She finished in the top ten of 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 is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts, the United States Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida.
Jessie enjoys using her skills, be they legal or not, to give back to her community. Jessie again co-chaired the annual auction benefitting Hendricks Day School and was previously a member of the school's Strategic Partnerships Committee. She led a local Girl Scout troop for three years. From 2006 to 2010, Jessie served 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. She served as Secretary of the board in 2009. 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.
| Jessie Leigh Harrell: | Member at The The Harrell Firm |
 |
2796 Kelsey Place Jacksonville, FL 32257 |
| Website: | http://www.theharrellfirm.com |
| Offices: |
The Harrell Firm
|
I handle appeals in civil cases - plaintiff's personal injury, contract/commerical litigation, and family law. My partner also handles criminal appeals and post-trial motions. The firm is a full-service appellate boutique, unique in north Florida. We do not litigate, but can provide trial assistance in appropriate circumstances.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Voices for Children of the First Coast, Inc. | Board Member | 2006 - 2010 |
| Voices for Children of the First Coast | Board Member | 2006 - 2011 |
| Federalist Society | Member | 2010 - 2013 |
| Chester Bedell American Inn of Court | Barrister | 2010 - 2013 |
| Chester Bedell American Inn of Court | Barrister | 2010 - 1900 |
| Chester Bedell American Inn of Court | Barrister | N/A |
| Chester Bedell American Inn of Court | Barrister | N/A |
| Jacksonville Bar Association, Appellate Law Section | Chair | 2011 - 2013 |
| Florida Bar, Appellate Practice Section | Chair | 2012 - 2016 |
| Girl Scouts of America | Troop Leader | 2012 - 2015 |
| Florida Bar, Appellate Practice Section | Executive Council | 2013 - 2016 |
| First District Appellate American Inn of Court | Master | N/A |
| First District Appellate American Inn of Court | Master | 2014 - 1900 |
| First District Appellate American Inn of Court | Master | N/A |
| Jacksonville Justice Association | Member | N/A |
| Jacksonville Justice Association | Member | 2016 - 1900 |
| Jacksonville Justice Association | Member | N/A |
| K9's for Warriors | Volunteer | 2016 - 2016 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 50 Women Lawyers in Florida | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| Top Lawyer | Jacksonville Magazine | 2015 |
| Florida's Outstanding Young Lawyers in Appellate Law | American Registry | 2014 |
| Board Certified - Appellate Practice | Florida Bar | 2013 |
| Pro Bono Award | Jacksonville Area Legal Aid | 2007 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | law | 2025 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | law | 2025 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | law | 2025 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | law | 2025 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | law | 2025 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 502812 | Member in Good Standing | 2001 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Journal #586 | Narrowing Clooney: Keeping All Bad Actors in Your Case | 2015 |
| The Journal #559 | Applying the Collateral Source Rule to Your Next Trial | 2012 |
| Florida Defender: A Publication of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Graham v. Florida: A Juvenile's Hope for Redemption | 2010 |
| Florida Defender (FACDL) | Graham v. Florida: A Juvenile's Hope for Redemption | 2010 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Art of Objecting: A Trial Lawyer's Guide to Preserving Error for Appeal | Working with Appellate Counsel at the Trial Level | 2012 |
| Hot Topics in Appellate Practice | Hot Topics in Federal Appeals | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Attorney | FOLEY & LARDNER LLP | 2001 - 2008 |
| Associate Attorney | FOLEY & LARDNER LLP | 2001 - 2008 |
| Associate Attorney | Creed & Gowdy, P.A. | 2008 - 2018 |
| Owner | The Harrell Firm | N/A |
| Owner | The Harrell Firm | 2018 - 1900 |
| Owner | The Harrell Firm | N/A |
