Jessica Heppenstall is a highly accomplished civil litigation attorney. While she handles all civil litigation needs, she focuses on serious personal injury, business disputes, and estate planning.
She began her career as a defense attorney for a well-known insurance defense firm litigating on behalf of individuals, professionals and businesses insured by almost every known insurance company throughout California. She also has extensive experience representing one of the most influential start-up tech companies in the world. Jessica’s background as a former insurance defense attorney provides invaluable insight into how insurance companies evaluate cases.
While Heppenstall & Schultz are always prepared to go to trial, Jessica’s inside knowledge allows her to evaluate the strengths and perceived weaknesses of her client’s cases to capitalize on a swift yet favorable resolution. Jessica’s compassion and empathy drove her to change careers and become an advocate for those who have been injured through no fault of their own.
Jessica earned her J.D. from California Western School of Law in 2008. She also earned her B.A., cum laude, from the University of California, Berkeley in Legal Studies. Jessica was voted one of Super Lawyers Rising Stars in 2020.
