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Jessica E. Leaven

Grimes Teich Anderson LLP β€’ Asheville, NC
Employment LaborEmployment LawPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(828) 571-7670
Address
535 College Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, US

Professional

About

Jessica E. Leaven is an accomplished attorney based in Asheville, North Carolina, specializing in Employment Law and Personal Injury at Grimes Teich Anderson LLP. With over two decades of legal experience, Jessica has built a reputation for her unwavering commitment to her clients and her skillful advocacy in complex legal matters. Jessica earned her Juris Doctor with honors from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2001, building on a Bachelor of Arts from the same institution in 1997. Her career began at the Adams Law Firm, where she honed her legal expertise from 2002 to 2006, followed by significant roles at Patterson Harkavy, LLP, and Glenn, Mills, Fisher & Mahoney, PA. These experiences have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of Employment Law, particularly in navigating disputes and advocating for employee rights. Recognized for her excellence, Jessica has received accolades such as the 2021 Legal Elite from Business North Carolina and multiple selections as a Super Lawyer in Employment Law from 2019 to 2020. These honors reflect her dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for her clients. Jessica takes a client-centered approach, ensuring that each individual feels heard and understood throughout the legal process. Whether guiding clients through employment disputes or advocating for those injured due to negligence, Jessica's goal is to provide compassionate representation with a focus on achieving justice. Her deep-rooted commitment to her community and her clients makes her a trusted ally in the legal landscape of North Carolina.

About Employment Labor Law

Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.

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Credentials

Education
2001 University of North Carolina School of Law JD - Juris Doctor, with honors 1997 University of North Carolina BA - Bachelor of Arts

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2021 Legal Elite, Business North Carolina 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers - Employment Law, Super Lawyers 2019 North Carolina Super Lawyer - Employment Law, Super Lawyers 2019 Legal Elite, Business North Carolina 2018 North Carolina Super Lawyer - Employment Law, Super Lawyers
Associations
2017 - Present 28th Judicial District Bar At-large member of the Executive Committee North Carolina Bar Association Member North Carolina Advocates for Justice Member 2016 - 2017 North Carolina Bar Association Chair, Labor and Employment Section 2015 - 2016 North Carolina Bar Association Co-chair, CLE Committee, Labor and Employment Section
Speaking
2017 North Carolina Advocates for Justice Annual Convention CLE Employment Law Update 2016 North Carolina Advocates for Justice Annual Convention CLE Employment Law Update, Co-Presenter 2015 North Carolina Advocates for Justice Annual Convention CLE Employment, Non-Compete, And Non-Solicitation Agreements 2015 North Carolina Advocates for Justice Annual Convention CLE Employment Law Update, Co-Presentor 2015 28th Judicial Bar Professionalism for New Admittees Professionalism and The Benefit of Mentors
Updated: May 04, 2026