Jessica L. Dickerson

Jessica Dickerson is trial lawyer whose practice is concentrated in commercial litigation, complex litigation and insurance defense. She has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of cases, including claims for breach of contract, products liability, personal injury and professional negligence. 

Jessica graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in journalism from Oklahoma State University and with highest honors from the University of Tulsa College of Law, where she was named valedictorian of her class. While in law school, she earned numerous awards, including the American Bankruptcy Law Journal Student Prize, the Fenelon Boesche Award, the Phi Delta Phi Award for Professional Responsibility, and several CALI “Excellence for the Future” awards.

Jessica's achievements have earned her inclusion in Oklahoma Super Lawyers' list of "Oklahoma Rising Stars," which recognizes the state’s top up-and-coming attorneys.

Prior to attending law school, Jessica worked as a journalist with the Oklahoma bureau of a news agency.

• Represented Oklahoma metal alloy trader in breach of contract action against two multi-national steel companies that failed to take and pay for contracted quantities of metal alloys following the economic crisis of 2007. This case resulted in a $3.2 million verdict that allowed the company to remain viable.
• Assisted in the successful representation of a large accounting firm in a professional negligence action. This case resulted in a summary judgment in favor of the accounting firm, which was affirmed on appeal.
• Assisted in representation of trust beneficiary in action by banking institution and trustee for alleged overpayments. This case resulted in a stay of proceedings against the beneficiary on grounds of federal court abstention. 
• Assisted in representation of a professional corporation in action regarding entitlement to assets following dissolution. This case resulted in a favorable opinion by the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. 
• Assisted in successful representation of a large forestry company in actions against numerous trespassers claiming prescriptive rights to the company’s property.
• Obtained multiple summary judgments in favor of hospitality services provider in third-party claims for defense and indemnity.
• Assisted in representation of lender in a breach of contract action against borrower. This case resulted in a six-figure judgment in favor of the lender. 
• Assisted in representation of employers in actions by employees’ representatives for wrongful death.