Experience

Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss PLLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Counsel

  • 2002 - Jan 2023

  Jessica Buckwalter practices in the areas of civil and commercial litigation, international disputes, employment law, eDiscovery, and insurance and reinsurance. Jessica assists clients in all forms of dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, as well as litigation in federal and state courts. Jessica Buckwalter’s practice involves litigating cases arising out of complex international financial frauds, as well as security fraud involving subprime mortgages and structured financial products. Jessica represents domestic and foreign insurers and reinsurers with respect to a variety of insurance related matters including those involving coverage, consolidation of arbitrations, rescission, notice, allocation, bad faith, claims handling practices, and follow the fortunes, among other issues. She provides coverage opinions, case resolution strategy and where necessary, representation in mediation, arbitration and litigation.Jessica provides focused guidance and expertise on information governance and electronic discovery matters to Lewis Baach’s lawyers and their clients, including providing case and client-specific advice about meeting preservation obligations, addressing "meet and confer" obligations, and attending court appearances that address eDiscovery matters. Jessica also assists with developing strategies for efficient and effective data harvesting, review and production, and implementing cost-shifting and cost reduction strategies.Jessica Buckwalter is also experienced in defending management in litigation involving: wrongful termination, workplace harassment, retaliation, discrimination, and breach of contract. Prior to joining the firm, Jessica practiced in California in the areas of employment litigation and counseling, labor law, and commercial litigation, with experience in federal, state, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Show less



Severson & Werson

• United States
• Legal Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate

  • 2000 - 2001