Attorney Profile
Jessica Bell focuses her legal practice on the defense of employers and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation matters. She is known for taking a proactive, common-sense approach to litigation, working strategically from the outset of a claim to anticipate issues and advance her clients’ objectives efficiently and effectively.
Jessica regularly represents employers before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and advises clients on claim management, liability exposure, and risk mitigation. She emphasizes preparation, communication, and practical solutions, recognizing that successful outcomes often depend on early evaluation and decisive action rather than reactive defense.
Since joining private practice, Jessica has developed extensive experience handling contested workers’ compensation claims throughout Illinois. Her practice includes claim investigation, discovery, depositions, hearings, and settlement negotiations. She works closely with employers, claims professionals, and insurance representatives to align litigation strategy with business realities.
Jessica is committed to professional excellence and staying actively engaged in developments affecting workers’ compensation law in Illinois. She is valued by clients for her thoroughness, responsiveness, and practical guidance in navigating complex and often fast-moving claims.
Practice Areas
Education
- J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, 2009
- B.A., Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2006
Admissions/Associations
- Illinois
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Peoria County Bar Association