Jessica MacCarty

Litigating files is stressful, but it can be deeply rewarding. Preparing for trial is like solving a complex puzzle and each piece, no matter how challenging, brings you closer to a winning strategy and a sense of accomplishment when the picture finally comes together.

Personal
Jessica was born in Roanoke, Virginia, but has lived in Texas since 1989. Based in the firm’s Austin office, Jessica handles workers’ compensation claims at every stage including cases at the administrative level, in district court, and before the Texas appellate courts.

Education
University of Texas, Austin – 2008

Baylor Law School, Waco – 2011

Professional
Member: State Bar of Texas, 2011; Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2016. Attorney at Flahive, Ogden & Latson since 2013.

REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS AND LECTURES
Case Law Update, STATE BAR OF TEXAS, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW SEMINAR, August 23, 2018

Case Law Update, STATE BAR OF TEXAS, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW SEMINAR, August 23, 2019

The Blooming View of Marijuana in Texas, STATE BAR OF TEXAS, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW SEMINAR, August 26, 2022

HOBBIES
Jessica enjoys hiking the Austin greenbelt, baking, and reading fiction novels. She also likes to cheer for the Texas Longhorns during football season and travel abroad with her family.