2021, State of Florida

2024, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

2024, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law (J.D., 2020)

Florida Atlantic University (B.A., 2016)

Jessica Sears

Jessica Sears is an associate in Wicker Smith’s Naples office, where her practice focuses on Construction Defect Litigation and Medical Malpractice.

Jessica brings six years of litigation experience to her practice at Wicker Smith. Prior to joining the firm in 2026, she worked at several other prominent firms in South Florida, handling wrongful death, premises liability, nursing home disputes, complex commercial litigation, and construction claims involving bond and lien issues and building code violations. She has worked directly with adjusters and general counsel to evaluate risk and drive settlement negotiations, and has handled claims with exposure exceeding $3 million. Jessica began her legal career with the State Attorney’s Office for the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach, where she served as a Certified Legal Intern and Assistant State Attorney, participating in jury selection, opening statements, witness examinations, and closing arguments, and negotiating plea agreements.

Jessica earned her B.A. in Public Management from Florida Atlantic University, before continuing her education at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, where she earned her J.D. in 2020.

Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and watching professional football.

The Florida Bar

F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association