Jessica L. Gross - Wicker, Smith, O'Hara, McCoy & Ford, P.A.

Jessica Gross

Biography

Jessica L. Gross is a partner in Wicker Smith’s Miami office handling appellate matters and supporting the firm’s medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury practice areas.

In 2009, Ms. Gross graduated cum laude from Florida State University with a major in English Literature. She then received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami in 2012, graduating cum laude. Prior to joining Wicker Smith, Ms. Gross clerked at the Third District Court of Appeal for Judge Scales and Judge Schwartz. She also served as a judicial fellow to Judge Emas. Clerking for three different appellate judges provided Ms. Gross with valuable insight into the inner workings of the appellate courthouse. Ms. Gross gained a wealth of substantive and procedural experience in a variety of civil, criminal, and administrative appeals.

Ms. Gross was admitted to practice in the State of Florida in 2012. She is also admitted in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. She is an active member of The Florida Bar.

Professional & Civic Affiliations

The Florida Bar

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Jessica L. Gross is a partner in Wicker Smith’s Miami office handling appellate matters and supporting the firm’s medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury practice areas.

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Credentials

Education

Florida State University (B.A., cum laude, 2009)
University of Miami (J.D., cum laude, 2012)

Representative Matters

Ruling Affirmed: Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal (Premises Liability)

Jacksonville Partner, Rick Ramsey, and Miami Partner, Jessica Gross, recently prevailed in an appellate matter considered by Florida's Fifth District Court of Appeal. Rick Ramsey handled the underlying case, a premises liability matter for a national fast food chain involving allegations of failure to properly warn of a dangerous condition and failure to properly maintain the premises. The Plaintiff slipped on an area of the floor that had been recently mopped by a store employee. A bright yellow wet floor sign was prominently displayed in the area. The Plaintiff initially denied seeing the wet floor sign but later tried to correct her testimony when the store video proved otherwise. The Plaintiff argued she was trapped and had no other choice but to traverse the wet floor because it was the path to the exit. The Court entered final summary judgment in favor of our client in July 2022. Jessica Gross handled the appeal. The Fifth DCA affirmed with a PCA and provisionally granted our motion for attorney’s fees. Proposals for settlement were served nearly five years before the entry of summary judgment, triggering our right to seek recovery of attorney’s fees. Congratulations Rick and Jessica on this excellent outcome.

Practices

Appellate

Education

Florida State University (B.A., cum laude, 2009)
University of Miami (J.D., cum laude, 2012)

Honors

Cum laude
National Honor Society
Street Law Fellowship Award

Credentials

Admitted to Bar

2012, Florida
2018, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
2019, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

Professional Affiliations

The Florida Bar