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Jessica Powell

Associate - Burg Simpson Ohio

Jessica Powell focuses her practice on business, personal injury and mass tort litigation, including lawsuits involving defective pharmaceutical drugs and devices. Jessica is currently significantly involved in the Depakote® (valproic acid) Products Liability Litigation.

Prior to practicing law, Jessica Powell earned her Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Kentucky University, graduating magna cum laude in 2005. She spent over a decade handling disability cases before she pursued her law degree, which she earned from Salmon P. Chase College of Law, graduating summa cum laude, in 2016. Jessica is currently admitted to practice in the State of Kentucky.

Practice Areas

Pharmaceutical Litigation

Mass Tort Litigation

Personal Injury

Commercial / Business Litigation

Bar Admissions

Kentucky, 2017

Education

J.D., 2016, Salmon P. Chase College of Law

B.A., 2005, Eastern Kentucky University

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July 19, 2018

Michael S. Burg Urges State to do More to Outlaw Body Brokers

Lawmakers finally made a move during this last legislative session to put an end to the “body broker” business in Colorado with the passage of Senate Bill 234. The new law prevents anyone from owning both a funeral home and a “body donation” company while also establishing minimum standards for sanitary maintenance and record keeping…. Read more »

July 17, 2018

Dave P. Hersh Selected to Supreme Court Task Force

The attorneys at Burg Simpson recognize how important it is to stay involved in the legal community outside of the courtroom. That’s why shareholder David P. Hersh has agreed to serve on the Colorado Supreme Court’s new Lawyer Well-Being Task Force. The task force, chaired by Associate Justice Monica Márquez, is made up of lawyers… Read more »

June 26, 2018

Colin M. Simpson Earns Martindale-Hubbell Silver Honor

For the attorneys at Burg Simpson, few things are as rewarding as making a client happy. That’s why we’re proud to announce that shareholder Colin M. Simpson has earned a Silver Client Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. The honor is given to attorneys that maintain a four-star average client review rating – which is the best… Read more »

June 14, 2018

Michael S. Burg Warns Against the End of Net Neutrality

Net neutrality ended this week not with a bang, but a whimper. Late last year, the Federal Communications Commission voted to overturn Obama-era rules put in place to maintain a free and open Internet. Because of that, those rules officially expired June 11. Of all the reversals the Trump Administration has pulled in the last… Read more »

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Wildlife Hazards – Colorado Personal Injury Attorney – Denver Burg Simpson

July 11, 2018

Wildlife Presents a Greater Driving Hazard Than Ever

Weather in Colorado can be as unpredictable as drivers themselves. While most residents remember the basics when it comes to bad-weather driving, even the most seasoned drivers can forget to keep in mind the state’s abundant wildlife and the particular danger they present on the Colorado highways. They should, however, understand the threat. Motor vehicle… Read more »

July 5, 2018

Colorado Fires & Insurance Problems

Many fellow Coloradans are petrified by the fires that are raging across our beautiful state. Unfortunately, many of the victims whose homes and businesses will burn or suggest significant smoke damage will soon learn another battle looms on the horizon – a battle with their own insurance company. A battle to get the full amount… Read more »

Mountain Service for Lyft – Denver Injury Attorney – Colorado Burg Simpson

June 18, 2018

Lyft Launches Mountain Service in Colorado & Utah

This past ski season, Lyft, one of the country’s major ride-sharing companies, announced the Lyft Ski Rack service aimed at the winter sports set. The launch in December 2017 included the Rocky Mountains – Vail, Beaver Creek, Aspen, Snowmass, Steamboat Springs, Telluride, Winter Park, and Granby– and the Utah Mountains – Park City, Deer Valley,… Read more »

Workplace Violence Employee Safety – Workers Comp Lawyers Denver – Colorado Burg Simpson

June 4, 2018

Workplace Violence Threatens Employee Safety

Sadly, the possibility of violence shattering the workplace is more likely than ever. According to the latest data from the National Safety Council, roughly 2 million Americans are victims of workplace violence every year. In 2014, for example, more than 400 employees died as result of a senseless attack – making up about 16 percent… Read more »