Associate
Anthony R. Jessel, Esq.
Anthony Jessel is a passionate advocate pursuing favorable outcomes for his clients. Originally from New York City, Mr. Jessel attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and is happy to have put down roots in our wonderful city. Mr. Jessel comes to Very Law from the Allegheny County Office of the Public Defender, where he represented clients charged with crimes ranging from traffic citations to first-degree felonies. Mr. Jessel also has experience at a civil rights litigation firm, assisting with municipal liability and Section 1983 matters. Before his legal career, Mr. Jessel taught first grade, and managed a team of coffee roasters.
aj@verylaw.com
p: 412.430.0410
“
The liberties of none are safe unless the liberties of all are protected.”
Affiliations
Affiliations
- American Bar
- Pennsylvania Bar
- Allegheny County Bar
- Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
Education
Education
- J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- B.A., Hartwick College
Admissions
Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of PA
- Supreme Court of PA
Appointments
Appointments
- Member, Student Advisory Board for Pitt Law's Center for Civil Rights and Racial Justice (2022-23)
Awards
Awards
- CALI Award for Section 1983 Litigation (2021)
- CALI Award for Philosophy of Crime and Punishment (2023)
- Winner, Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts Law Student Writing Competition (2023)