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Jessica A. Mager
- E jmager@taftlaw.com
- T (614) 334-6152
- F (614) 221-2007
Summary
Jessica's practice is focused in the family law area. She routinely represents clients in all aspects of domestic relations litigation, including complex divorce with an emphasis in child custody matters, establishment and enforcement of child and spousal support, establishment of paternity, and general civil litigation.
In 2017, Jessica was appointed to Taft's Gender Advancement Committee. She leads the Columbus office efforts and gender equality initiatives, which are meant to strengthen Taft’s role in the Columbus community as a leader for women. In 2020, Taft was recognized as one of Working Mother magazine’s “Best Law Firms for Women.” Jessica is active in the office's Support Her Endeavors campaign, which was initiated by honoring the female founder of Columbus restaurant Lindey’s.
Jessica is AV Preeminent Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell. She is recognized by Ohio Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in Family Law. Columbus CEO magazine honored Jessica as a “Top Lawyer for Private Client Law” in 2019.
In addition to Ohio, Jessica is also licensed to practice in Federal Court in the Southern District of California.
Other Professional Experience
- Attorney, Nazimova & Davis, San Diego, California, 2002 – 2005
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- Host Committee Member, National Center for Adoption Law & Policy, Autumn Wine Celebration, 2007 – 2012
- Staff Attorney, Child and Family Advocacy Program, funded by the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence, 2001 – 2002
- Child Welfare Caseworker, Intake and Investigations, Franklin County Children Services, Columbus, Ohio, 1996-2001
Awards
AV Peer Review Rated (Preeminent), LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell
Honoree, Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2007, 2009 - 2013)
Honoree, Columbus CEO Top Lawyers, Private Client (2019)
Young Alumnus of the Year Honoree, Capital University Law School (2007)
All Service Areas
All Practices
Education
- Capital University Law School (2001)
- Bowling Green State University, B.S. in Criminal Justice (1996)
Admissions
- Federal - U.S. Supreme Court
- Federal - Southern District of Ohio
- State - Ohio
- State - California
- Federal - Southern District of California
Notable Matters
- Successfully represented the Harvest Wind HOA in a zoning appeal before the Genoa Township Board of Zoning.
- Represented national business owner in divorce with significant separate property assets as well as joint marital assets.
- Represented parent in regaining custody of a child from an Emergency Ex Parte Custody Order.
- Represented a client’s former spouse in child support modification through trial, objections through final judgment.
- Represented small business owner in contested divorce and in contingency litigation initiated by lending institution for recovery of deficiency judgment against parties of divorce.
- Represented never married parents in establishment of shared parenting plan for child of the parties.
Speeches and Publications
- Presenter and Coordinator: Columbus Bar Association CLE seminar, “It’s All About the Relocation: Attorney, GAL, and Judicial Roles," Nov. 4, 2016
- Presenter: Columbus Bar Association CLE seminar, "Family Law and the Military Child: Divorce, Custody and Visitation Issues," Nov. 11, 2015
- Actor in Training Materials: Chester Professionalism Institute, “Dealing with Problem Clients, Counsel & Judges: A Practical and Ethical Approach to Litigation,” Oct. 30, 2015
- Presenter and Coordinator: Columbus Bar Association CLE Seminar, "What Makes a Guardian Ad Litem Tick?" May 13, 2015
- Author: “Fear of Financial Hardship: How the Economy Impacts Divorce,” CWS Newsletter, Vol. 2, 2009. Also published in Columbus CEO, July 2009
- “Social Security Benefits Clarified by the Supreme Court,” co-authored with Eugene B. Lewis, Columbus Bar Briefs, Spring 2005
News
Taft’s Central Ohio Domestic Relations Group Ranked Among Top Firms by Columbus CEO News
Sixteen Taft Attorneys Named to Columbus CEO's Top Lawyers List News
Mager Elected to Columbus Bar Association's 2019 Nominations Committee News
Taft’s Central Ohio Domestic Relations Group Ranked #1 by Columbus CEO
Professional Affiliations
- AV Peer Review Rating (LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell)
Honoree
- Women Lawyers of Franklin County
Member
- Columbus Bar Association
Member, Judicial Screening Committee
Member, Admissions Committee
Member, Family Law Committee
Member, Barrister Leadership Program
Member, Pro Bono Task Force
Team Captain, Rock-N-Bowl, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP (fifth year)
Member, 2019 Nominations Committee - Delaware County Bar Association
State of Ohio Mock Trial Judge
- Columbus Bar Foundation
"All in One Campaign" in support of the Legal Aid Society of Columbus
- Women Economic Leadership Development (W.E.L.D.)
Member
Community Involvement
- Alcott Elementary PTA
Committee Chair
Member, Cultural Inclusion & Awareness Board - American Red Cross
Volunteer
- Delaware County Humane Society
Volunteer
- Pro Bono Attorney - Franklin County
Volunteer
- St. Paul Catholic Church
Parishioner
Member, Building Fund
Fourth Grade and Sixth Grade Catechist
Seventh Grade Boys Basketball Volunteer - The Goddard School
Classroom Volunteer
- Westerville Amateur Soccer Association
Head Girls Soccer Coach
- CHOICES for Domestic Violence
Sponsor, Peacemaker Awards Luncheon
- Girls on the Run Coach
- Legal Aid Tenant Advocacy Project Volunteer
- Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus 1/2 Marathon 2019
Participant
- Genoa Middle School Glow Run 2020
Participant and Volunteer
Top 10 Finisher