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Jenny M. Flanigan, Esq.

Vero Beach,FL

Summary

  • Licensed in WV, FL, and various federal courts
  • Self-Motivated and Experienced in Meeting Clients' Needs and Caseload needs and deadlines while remote
  • Seasoned in Personal Injury Litigation, Institutional Abuse cases, and Class Actions and MDLs (Notable cases: Paragard, Mindgeek/Pornhub, Ozempic); primarily representing federal civil human trafficking, civil sexual abuse victims/survivors, and injury victims from harmful products
  • Trauma Informed Attorney
  • Published: The Sword + The Shield (CLE - discussing FRE 412 and Federal Rape Shield law)
  • Extensive Civil Experience Nationwide in State Courts in WV, FL, CA, VA, and numerous federal courts

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Attorney

BREIT BINIAZAN, P.C.
06.2024 - Current
  • Represent Injured Clients During all phases of Civil Litigation in Federal and State Courts Nationwide
  • Experience litigating multi-plaintiff complex institutional sexual abuse cases
  • Interviewed witness and conducted initial research relevant to each case
  • (Paragard, Ozempic, Luster MDLs)
  • Prepare and file pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
  • Worked with legislators to assist in drafting reform for supersedeas bonds legislation.
  • Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, mediations, and at trial.
  • Assist with focus groups and jury selection.


Associate Attorney

LAFFEY, BUCCI & KENT
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • Represented Victims of Sexual Abuse in Civil Litigation During All Phases of Claims
  • Litigated Cases National Importance Involving High Profile and Institutional Perpetrators
  • (Mindgeek/Pornhub Class Action)
  • Coordinated discovery efforts with opposing counsel, managing timelines to ensure full compliance with procedural requirements.
  • Evaluated potential new cases by analyzing facts and applicable laws to determine the likelihood of success on the merits.
  • Mentored junior associates, providing guidance on best practices in legal research and drafting.

Assistant City Attorney

City Of Vero Beach
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Legal counsel to City Council, charter officers, City departments and divisions, and City's appointed boards and commissions
  • Advise on Sunshine Law, Public Records Laws, and Ethics for Public Officials
  • Successfully defended the city in numerous administrative hearings, preserving municipal interests and avoiding costly litigation.
  • Represented the city in court proceedings, upholding municipal interests and defending against claims and lawsuits in state and federal court
  • represented the Government in quasi-criminal matters

Of Counsel

The Winters Law Group
03.2018 - 01.2021
  • Communicate with clients regarding discovery interviews, draft interrogatories and discovery responses, assist with real estate construction litigation and employment contract pre-litigation
  • Provided support for law firm regarding federal civil litigation by drawing on federal law clerk experiences to streamline complicated constitutional law issues

Federal Law Clerk

THE HONORABLE DANNY C. REEVES
07.2012 - 08.2014

U.S District Court for E.D.K.Y

  • Drafted memorandum opinions and orders on variety of civil and criminal matters; supervised motion practice and case management for large Multidistrict Litigation proceeding; assisted with preparation during Intercircuit Assignments for Fifth Circuit and Intracircuit Assignment in Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Attended variety of court proceedings to hear arguments and document necessary case information for judge's review
  • Reviewed complaints, petitions, motions and pleadings to aid in determining admissibility
  • Assist with civil and crimina

Federal Law Clerk

THE HONORABLE DAVID A. FABER
08.2011 - 06.2012

U.S. District Court for S.D.W.V

  • Attended court proceedings to hear arguments and document necessary case information for judge's review
  • Researched laws, court decisions and other documents relevant to cases before court to aide in judge's decision-making
  • Prepared opinions and briefs on Judge's behalf to outline issues and streamline cases
  • Reviewed complaints, petitions, motions and pleadings to aid in determining admissibility
  • U.S
  • District Court for S.D.W.V

Law Clerk

WV COURT OF APPEALS
01.2010 - 05.2011
  • Researched and drafted bench memoranda and draft opinions for state circuit court judges; prepared for and attended hearings to provide contemporaneous research for judicial opinions

Education

Bachelor's of The Arts - Biology

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Morgantown, WV

Juris Doctor -

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW
Morgantown, WV
01.2011

Skills

  • Seasoned Litigator in Institutional Abuse Cases, Class Actions, and MDLs
  • Federal Judicial Clerkship Experience
  • Expertise in Legal Research and Writing
  • Trial Experience: focus group testing and jury voir dire
  • Published in 2024: The Sword The Shield (CLE - discussing FRE 412 and Federal Rape Shield law)
  • Published in Volume 112, Issue 2 of W Va Law Review
  • CLE Presentation: Sexual Abuse Cases and Multi Plaintiff Actions: Where There's One, There are Many

Professional Associations

Member, National Center for Victims of Crime ("NCVBA")

Member, Amicus Brief Committee, NCVBA

Member, American Association of Justice

Member, Women's Trial Law Caucus, American Association of Justice

Volunteer, Guardian ad Litem program, Florida Association of Women Lawyers ("FAWL")

VP Fund Development, JL of Indian River

Timeline

Attorney

BREIT BINIAZAN, P.C.
06.2024 - Current

Associate Attorney

LAFFEY, BUCCI & KENT
07.2022 - 06.2024

Assistant City Attorney

City Of Vero Beach
01.2021 - 06.2022

Of Counsel

The Winters Law Group
03.2018 - 01.2021

Federal Law Clerk

THE HONORABLE DANNY C. REEVES
07.2012 - 08.2014

Federal Law Clerk

THE HONORABLE DAVID A. FABER
08.2011 - 06.2012

Law Clerk

WV COURT OF APPEALS
01.2010 - 05.2011

Bachelor's of The Arts - Biology

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

Juris Doctor -

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW