Jill M. Persico

Of Counsel

New JerseyPennsylvania

Offices

Pennsylvania

1801 Market St.

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Practice Areas

General Litigation & ADR

Healthcare

Product Liability

Experience

Jill is an Of Counsel in the firm’s Philadelphia office, where she focuses her practice on the defense of individuals, corporate clients, and insurance companies in cases involving personal injury, professional malpractice, and products liability. Jill has litigated cases in both state and federal court and has extensive experience conducting and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions, and resolving disputes through arbitration and mediation.

Prior to joining the firm, Jill’s practice focused on the defense of individuals and corporations, including long-term care facilities and hospitals on matters involving professional malpractice, and other healthcare issues. Jill’s background also includes over 10 years as a prosecutor, obtaining convictions at trials she led, along with arguing appeals before the Pennsylvania Superior Court.

Court Admissions

  • Pennsylvania
  • New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Publications & Presentations

  • Jill Persico, Social Media as an Investigative Tool, April 12, 2016, The Legal Intelligencer, p.6. http://www.evergreeneditions.com/publication/?i=297310&p=6&view=issueViewer&pre=1

Education

  • Akron University Law School, J.D.
  • Pennsylvania State University, B.A.