Jessica Dipre is a member of the Litigation Department. Her practice focuses on representing public and private companies, municipalities and individuals in a wide range of complex litigation and Section 1983 litigations. Jessica has trial experience in both State and Federal Court and has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the Ohio First District Court of Appeals and the Ohio Twelfth District Court of Appeals.
Memberships & Affiliations
· Cincinnati Bar Association
· Ohio State Bar Association
· Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, Mentoring Project
· Ursuline Academy, Mock Trial Advisor
· Dress for Success, Corporate Guild Representative
· Member, Professional Development Committee
· Co-chair of Community Ambassadors Program
Distinctions
· Selected as Member of Inaugural Class of OSBA Leadership Academy
· Selected for the Ohio Rising Stars® List
Experience
In re Asbestos Insurance Bad Faith Cases
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Suit seeking class action certification in multi-million dollar asbestos-related personal injury claims in West Virginia
Mitchell v. City of Blue Ash
City of Blue Ash
Discretionary appeal denied (August 26, 2009); summary judgment upheld--recreational use immunity bars claims against The City.
Williams v. City of Blue Ash, USDC Southern Dist. Of Ohio, C-1:09-CV-577
City of Blue Ash
Summary judgment granted-plaintiff's constitutional rights were not violated by defendant in the course of a police chase.
Black v. City of Blue Ash, USDC Southern Dist. Of Ohio, C-1:08-CV-00584
City of Blue Ash
Summary judgment granted-plaintiff passenger's constitutional rights were not violated by defendants in the course of a police chase.
DeWald v. Emory Oleochemicals
Emory Oleochemicals
Defense Verdict-Employee was neither discriminated against nor retaliated against under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and Ohio state law (second-chair).
Frazier v. Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics
Defense verdict--Employee's additional conditions not caused by work-related injuries (bench trial).
Publications
November 1, 2008, A Random Walk Through the Corporate Succession Thicket - Recent Cases Involving Transfers of Coverage Coverage