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Jessica Lynn Mackaness

Employment and labor Attorney at San Diego, CA

5.0   4 reviews
  • Licensed for 12 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2010
    Status
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About Jessica

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Jessica Mackaness is a partner at Mackaness & Ideta, LLP in San Diego, CA.  Her practice focuses on business, financial fraud, and employment litigation.  She has extensive experience assisting clients, both individuals and businesses, with claims relating to investment fraud, wrongful termination, partnership "divorces," and other business disputes.

Early in her career, Jessica gained valuable experience working as an associate attorney at several large international law firms, including Luce Forward and Sheppard Mullin.  There, her practice focused on insurance litigation, class action defense, and general business litigation. 

In 2018, Jessica and her partner Erik Ideta founded the law firm Mackaness & Ideta, LLP with the goal of providing quality, transparent legal representation without the expense and bureaucracy of a traditional, large law firm.  

Jessica graduated magna cum laude from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2010, and is a member of Mensa International.

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Mackaness & Ideta, LLP
3702 4th Ave
2nd Floor
San Diego, CA, 92103

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Posted by Kristin | December 19, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Hire her - you won't be sorry!
After my father's death I needed an attorney to handle some out-of-state affairs/fraud concerns. I found Jessica Mackaness through AVVO and after doing a free consultation I knew she was a good fit. Jessica is very detailed oriented and thorough. We ended up in mediation and worked with both Jessica and Erik. They were a fantastic team and we were pleased with the outcome. Smart, hardworking, and great communicators. And wonderful to work with even though I was across the country. I can't say enough good things about them.
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Posted by Val | April 9, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Superior Service!
Mackaness & Ideta legal services are superior. Jessica and Erik provided me amazing service. In a very difficult time, I was assured with the greatest confidence that I had the right people in my corner for support and guidance. I am so glad that I was referred to them!
Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
They fight for more.
Jessica and Erik are able to get MORE than what their client wants, which in return becomes a very happy client. Brilliant team, and such good people to work with. So blessed to have met and worked with them.
Posted by Louise | August 15, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Tenacious- Thoughtful-Determined- Successful
Our family had the privilege of working with MS. MACKANESS on an emotionally painful investment fraud case . She handled the case with utmost professionalism and decorum. The background work she did proved invaluable and her presence at the negotiating table was lead to a good outcome.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Mackaness & Ideta, LLP
  • 2018 - Present
  • Senior Attorney
  • Shustak Reynolds & Partners P.C.
  • 2015 - 2018
  • Associate
  • Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
  • 2014 - 2015
  • Associate
  • McKenna Long & Aldridge
  • 2012 - 2014
  • Associate
  • Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps
  • 2011 - 2012
  • Associate
  • Keesal, Young & Logan
  • 2010 - 2011
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Education

  • University of San Diego School of Law
  • J.D., Magna Cum Laude
  • 2010
  • University of Florida
  • B.A., Cum Laude
  • 2007

Legal Cases

  • Simonson v. Allstate Ins. Co., No. CV 12-4918 CAS MANX, 2012 WL 3073918 (C.D. Cal. July 27, 2012)
  • Dang v. Travelers Ins. Co., No. SACV1400871JVSRNBX, 2014 WL 12603068 (C.D. Cal. Dec. 17, 2014)
  • Rogers v. Auto. Club of S. California, No. B256085, 2016 WL 1253528 (Cal. Ct. App. Mar. 30, 2016)
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Associations

  • Louis M. Welsh American Inn of Court
  • Barrister
  • 2019 - Present
  • 6 Degrees Association
  • Group President
  • 2018 - Present
  • Mensa International
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • Association of Business Trial Lawyers
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • San Diego County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2012 - Present
  • State Bar of California
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Louis M. Welsh American Inn of Court
  • Member
  • 2012 - 2014
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers Magazine
  • 2022
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers Magazine
  • 2021
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers Magazine
  • 2020
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2019
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2018
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2017
  • Young Attorney Award
  • San Diego Daily Transcript
  • 2013
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Speaking Engagements

  • Nuts & Bolts
  • Civility In Litigation
  • 2019
  • 6 Degrees Conference
  • Elder Financial Abuse
  • 2019
  • Travelers Insurance Seminar
  • Uninsured Motorist Law for Adjusters
  • 2014
  • The Knowledge Congress Webcast Series
  • Underwriting Fraud: Practical Guidance to Prevent and Mitigate Risk
  • 2013
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Attorney endorsements

Received (8)
Given (6)
Endorse Jessica
Litigation Attorney | Feb 07
Relationship: Friend
"Jessie is an outstanding litigator. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable and experienced, but she is also responsive, rational, analytical, and efficient in her approach. Most importantly, Jessie truly cares about her clients and achieving the best possible outcomes for them. I highly endorse her."
Litigation Attorney | Jan 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Mackaness is a tenacious litigator who cares deeply about her clients and achieving the best results for them. She is well-respected in the San Diego legal community for her ability to effectively navigate complex legal issues and represent her clients' best interests in all phases of litigation. I highly endorse Ms. Mackaness."
Securities and investment fraud Attorney | Oct 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have worked with Jessica on a number of cases. She has a great zest and energy; fantastic ability to get along with both clients, judges and clients and is very determined. I am impressed with her professionalism as well as her demeanor. Always professional; persistent and determined. A winning combination."
Litigation Attorney | Aug 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jessica is professional, intelligent, and personable. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking representation."
Securities and investment fraud Attorney | Jan 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Jessica Mackaness. She is a bright, tenacious attorney with excellent advocacy and communication skills. She is dedicated to providing her clients with excellent service."
Litigation Attorney | Jun 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jessica is a fantastic litigator and works hard to get the best result for her client."
Litigation Attorney | Jun 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jessica is an outstanding attorney with comprehensive knowledge of business litigation concepts and the ability to focus on the important issues to advance her client's position. I highly recommend her to anyone with a commercial litigation matter."
Litigation Attorney | Jun 09
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse Jessica without hesitation. She is a smart, aggressive and experienced litigator."
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San Diego Employment and labor Lawyer Jessica Lynn Mackaness
Jessica Lynn Mackaness
Employment and labor Attorney
San Diego, CA
Licensed for 12 years