Jessica Ogin focuses her practice on construction law, including alleged construction and design defects, and complex, multi-party cases in arbitration, state court, and federal court.
Jessica’s experience includes the representation of design professionals, including architects and engineers, as well as contractors and subcontractors, in residential and commercial projects.
Jessica is passionate about early resolution and will work diligently and effectively to obtain the best resolution for her clients.
Prior to joining the firm, Jessica was an Assistant Count Attorney in Harris County where she represented county employees in a variety of matters including car accidents, premises liability claims, and other employment matters. Jessica also has experience in appellate work, motion practice, and mediation.
Representative Experience
Negotiated a settlement in complex multi-party lawsuit for an architect arising out of alleged design and construction defects in a large multi-residential apartment complex project.
Assisted multiple architects in risk management strategies during active construction projects.
Obtained favorable settlements from various design professionals in pre-suit claims and complex lawsuits arising out of alleged defects in contracted services.
Obtained partial summary judgment in premises liability case.
Obtained dismissal for defendant employer in harassment and loss wage case.
Successfully defended large employer at administrative hearing to determine validity of employee’s disciplinary action.
Obtained multiple dismissal of design professionals, including architects and engineers, in lawsuits based on failure to comply with the certificate of merit requirement.
Negotiated a settlement in complex lawsuit for a general contractor arising out of alleged defects in a large commercial project. Managed a team of experts, including HVAC engineer, structural engineer, damage expert, general contractor expert, lost profits expert, and cost expert. After expert depositions, filed a motion to strike plaintiffs’ expert and motion for summary judgment. The case ultimately resolved by mediation resulting in a confidential settlement agreement.
Settled high value car accident case at mediation for significantly less than could have been awarded at trial.
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Education
South Texas College of Law Houston
J.D., 2021
Garland Walker Memorial Scholarship Award
Susan Scoble Scholarship Award
CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Advanced Legal Research
Keystone College
B.S., cum laude, 2017
Criminal Justice
Bar Admissions
Texas
2021
Court Admissions
United States District Court of Texas
Southern
2022
Professional and Community Activities
Austin Bar Association
Member, Construction Section