
Practice Overview
Jackie’s practice is primarily focused on litigation, first and third party insurance defense, and personal injury. During her work as in-house counsel for a major insurance carrier, Jackie maintained an undefeated record for jury trials as first and second chair defense attorney. Throughout her 9 years of experience as a litigator, she’s been successful at trying several cases and arguing a variety of motions including Motions for Summary Judgment, Motions to Strike, and Motions to Compel. Jackie has deposed countless parties, witnesses, and experts and has prepared the same for trial. She has litigation experience defending motor carriers, amusement parks, stores, and a variety of commercial defendants.
During law school, Jackie served as an editor for the SMU International Law Review and continues to advocate for her clients using her excellent research and writing skills. She also understands the importance of client relationships and has outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Although her practice primarily focuses on insurance defense, Jackie has experience in surety and labor and employment law.
Practice Areas
Education
- SMU Dedman School of Law—J.D. 2013
- Articles Editor, The International Lawyer, International Law Review
- University of North Texas—B.A. 2009
- Dean’s List
- President of NAACP
Bar Admissions
- Texas Bar
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Awards & Honors
- 2024 Texas Rising Stars
- Christ Embassy Dallas Leadership and Community Service Award, 2017
Engagement (Professional)
- JL Turner Legal Association—CLE Committee Co-Chair
- DRI—Women of Color Subcommittee
Engagement (Community)
- Christ Embassy Plano Angel Tree Committee Chair
- Center of Hope Volunteer Liaison
Articles & Presentations
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Articles Editor, “Symposium: ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL LEADERSHIP: THE BRICS” in Law and Business Review of the Americas, Fall 2012
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Presenter, Summary of CLE: Litigation Trucking Accident Injury Claims. September 2023
Client Testimonials
- “Jacqueline: Thank you for your hard work and professional skill in this matter. As an attorney who has filed many MSJ’s I know they are frequently denied even when the facts and law are clear. Good work.”
- “You did all the heavy lifting! Look forward to working with y’all again down the road.”
- “That’s great news. Thank you for taking care of this so quickly.”
- “Outstanding.”
- “Jacqueline, Great job. It is Christmas season and thankfully settling left and right.”