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Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Summary

Attorney and public official with extensive insurance litigation experience as well as hands on knowledge of legal issues facing public entities.

Highlights
  • Admitted NJ Bar 2001
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Workers Compensation
  • Litigation Management
  • Legislative Analysis
  • Public Speaking/Presentations
  • Government Law
Accomplishments
  • Elected Mayor of the Borough of Lake Como, New Jersey 2015-2018
  • New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Star 2011-2015.
  • Obtained numerous verdicts and settlements published in New Jersey Jury Verdict Review and Analysis.


Experience
Mayor, 2015 - Current
City Of Akron Akron, OH, Oversee borough serving a population of approximately 1,800. Negotiate labor union and professional contracts. Direct litigation and coordinate outside counsel. Review contracts and purchasing for compliance with New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law.  Examine insurance claims and policies for cost savings. Responsible for a municipal budget of 3.4 million dollars. Served as councilman and council president from 2005 through 2014. Draft and review borough policies and procedures for compliance with state law.
Municipal Prosecutor, 2014 - Current
Sodexo Usa Oakland, CA,

Lead prosecutor of criminal and traffic cases. Assist in police investigations. Prepare victims and witnesses for testimony. Argue at motions and hearings. Resolve cases by plea agreements pursuant to New Jersey Attorney General Guidelines.  Conduct cross-examination of defendants. Coordinate cases with outside law enforcement agencies including the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Ocean and New Jersey State Police.

Attorney, 08/2002 - Current
Wilton Law Firm City, STATE,

Tried multiple cases to conclusion in the New Jersey Superior Court and Division of Workers' Compensation.  Responsible for own litigation caseload including fact investigation, legal research, development of theory and strategy of case, writing all legal documents and briefs, discovery, oral arguments, settlement conferences and hearings. Re-opened hundreds of Hurricane Sandy FEMA flood insurance claims on behalf of New Jersey residents.  Filed appeal and briefs in the Superior Court Appellate Division on a novel area of workers' compensation law.  Successfully settled civil rights action against a New Jersey municipality.  Appointed Special Counsel to the Borough of Keyport, NJ in 2016.

Law Clerk -Hon. Michael D. Farren, P.J. Cr., 08/2001 - 07/2002
Superior Court Of New Jersey City, STATE, Reviewed and researched criminal law issues before the court. Scheduled hearings and motions for oral argument. Prepared memorandums of law used in legal decisions. Served as a certified mediator in the Special Civil/Small Claims division.
Education
J.D.: Law, Expected in 2001
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Seton Hall University School of Law - Newark, NJ
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Bachelor of Arts: History, Expected in 1997
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University of Scranton - Scranton, PA
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Extra-Curricular Activities
  • Stakeholder, Belmar Elementary School Strategic Plan Committee
  • Rescue Swimmer/Diver, Belmar Water Rescue Team/First Aid Squad
  • Finisher, Marine Corps Marathon, 2009
  • Finisher, New York City Marathon, 2013
  • Two time finisher Ironman Eagleman 70.3 triathlon

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School Attended

  • Seton Hall University School of Law
  • University of Scranton

Job Titles Held:

  • Mayor
  • Municipal Prosecutor
  • Attorney
  • Law Clerk -Hon. Michael D. Farren, P.J. Cr.

Degrees

  • J.D.
  • Bachelor of Arts

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