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Jessica is dedicated to the worker. Since becoming an attorney in 2001, Jessica has focused on getting justice for those who have been sexually harassed, discriminated against, or suffered retaliation on the job. She represents clients who have Family and Medical Leave issues, and those who have are injured at work.
Her areas of practice include employment law, workers' compensation, and personal injury. She has litigated cases in both state and federal court and before the North Carolina Industrial Commission, and she has an extensive background in appellate work before the North Carolina Supreme Court, North Carolina Court of Appeals, and North Carolina Industrial Commission.
Jessica obtained a successful ruling from the North Carolina Supreme Court in an employment lawsuit under the North Carolina Whistleblower Act. She has also litigated a wide variety of other employment law cases, including sexual harassment, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act (REDA) cases, and wage and hour class and collective actions.
Jessica has authored and co-authored numerous publications. She is the recipient of several awards, including the Evan Mahaney Champion of Civil Liberties Award, presented by the Western North Carolina Chapter of The American Civil Liberties Union.
In 2019 and 2017, Jessica was selected to Business North Carolina's Legal Elite in the category of Employment Law. She was selected for inclusion in the 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers® list and North Carolina Super Lawyers® "Rising Stars" lists in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
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Acquired: 2001
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535 College Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
8 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Stellar in every way - highly recommended
We received exceptional assistance with a very difficult situation. Jessica Leaven and her team were thorough and clear throughout the entire process. She readily answered any questions we had and treated us as partners in the process. She listened carefully to the details, sorted through all the ‘ex...
Posted by Marguerite | December 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceeded expectations
Jessica Leaven, from the initial meeting, throughout the entire process, was available, communicative, and meticulous with her research. Due to Ms. Leaven's commitment and rigorous work ethic, there was always some type of forward movement to the case. Even with a successful outcome to my case with...
Posted by Michelle | February 21, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly Reccomended. Puts the client FIRST, ALWAYS!!!
After months of searching for an excellent attorney, I found Jessica. I worked with her for over 2 years on my case, and in the end, I was extremely satisfied with the time and dedication she put into my case. It is a difficult task to find an attorney with your best interest in mind, but she absol...
I really appreciate your review, thanks. Sincerely, Jessica Leaven * Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own individual merits. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This review does not reflect all the feedback the attorney has received.
Posted by Marilyn | February 21, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Result oriented, compassionate and caring Attorney.
I loved working with Jessica. From our first consultation until my case was resolved she was very straight-forward and caring. She told me what to expect and kept me informed through every step of the process. She worked hard to get my case resolved favorably for me. I have referred several people t...
Thank you so much for your review. Sincerely, Jessica Leaven * Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own individual merits. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This review does not reflect all the feedback the attorney has received.
"Jessica is an excellent attorney who is also very active in the bar association. Jessica has been a big help to me in my own practice whenever I'm in need of counsel or advice and has also been very encouraging about getting involved in the bar."
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2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2020
North Carolina Super Lawyers - Employment Law, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
North Carolina Super Lawyer - Employment Law, Super Lawyers
2019
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
North Carolina Super Lawyer - Employment Law, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
North Carolina Super Lawyer - Employment Law, Super Lawyers
2017
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2008
Kellie Crabtree Award, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
2008
Evan Maheney Champion of Civil Liberties, Western North Carolina Chapter American Civil Liberties Union
2009 - 2012
Associate, Glenn, Mills, Fisher & Mahoney, PA
2006 - 2009
Associate, Patterson Harkavy, LLP
2002 - 2006
Associate, Adams Law Firm
2017 - Present
28th Judicial District BarAt-large member of the Executive Committee
Member
Member
2016 - 2017
North Carolina Bar AssociationChair, Labor and Employment Section
2015 - 2016
North Carolina Bar AssociationCo-chair, CLE Committee, Labor and Employment Section
2015 - 2016
North Carolina Bar AssociationVice-Chair, Labor and Employment Section
2014 - 2014
WNC Chapter NC Association of Women AttorneysPresident
2013 - 2016
North Carolina Bar AssociationCouncil Member, Labor and Employment Section
2012 - 2013
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Employment Law SectionPast Chair
2012 - 2014
North Carolina Bar AssociationAn Editor of the Labor and Employment Law Section Newsletter
2012 - 2014
North Carolina Bar AssociationNewsletter Committee Co-chair, Labor and Employment Law Section
2011 - 2012
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Employment Law SectionChair
2011 - 2013
North Carolina Association of Women AttorneysCareer Support & Advancement Committee Chair
2010 - 2013
North Carolina Association of Women AttorneysEducation Committee Chair
2010 - 2011
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Employment Law SectionVice Chair
2009 - 2010
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Employment Law SectionSecretary
2008 - 2009
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Employment Law SectionPublications Committee
2007 - 2008
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Employment Law SectionSecretary
2005 - 2007
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Employment Law SectionContinuing Legal Education Chair
2004 - 2005
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Employment Law SectionTechnology Chair
2003 - 2005
North Carolina Advocates for Justice Young Lawyers DivisionProject Chair
2001
JD - Juris Doctor, with honors
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Employment Law Update
2016
Employment Law Update, Co-Presenter
2015
Employment, Non-Compete, And Non-Solicitation Agreements
2015
Employment Law Update, Co-Presentor
2015
Professionalism and The Benefit of Mentors
2010
Employment Law Update, Co-Presenter
2008
The Case of Glen Edward Chapman