Jessica Dipre is a member of Dinsmore & Shohl’s Litigation Department. Her practice focuses on representing municipalities and individual police officers in Section 1983 actions. Specifically, Jessica has successfully defended municipalities and officers in numerous use of force cases, including actions involving police pursuits, fatal shootings, Tasers, alleged unlawful entries, alleged unlawful arrests, falsification of evidence, and interference with familial relations. Jessica has also provided Fourth Amendment training to several local police departments and SWAT. In addition, Jessica is a frequent speaker at legal seminars. Jessica also represents both public and private companies in a wide range of complex commercial litigation, including banking law, workers’ compensation, Intentional Tort, and Labor and Employment matters. Jessica has trial experience in both State and Federal Court and has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the Ohio First District Court of Appeals and the Ohio Twelfth District Court of Appeals.
In addition, Jessica served as the co-chair of Dinsmore’s Community Ambassador Program. As the co-chair, Jessica coordinated and participated in a “Wills for First Responders” event where Dinsmore attorneys prepared basic estate planning documents for approximately 80 first responders and their spouses. Jessica also serves as a mock trial advisor for Ursuline Academy in Blue Ash, Ohio.
For any questions about defending a police lawsuit or for any training inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact Jessica Dipre, Dinsmore & Shohl via phone at 513-977-8472.