Jessica Thomas

Jessica is a Senior Associate in our Newcastle office. She joined Turner Freeman in 2024 and has been practicing exclusively in the area of Personal Injury Law for fifteen years.

Jessica is uniquely positioned with previous experience acting for both Plaintiffs and Defendants. This perspective enables her to understand the claims process from all angles, helping her to secure the best outcomes for her clients in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Her passion for the profession comes from her ability to help those who have been injured, guiding them through their claims process and gaining access to the compensation they deserve.

Alongside her commerce and law degrees, Jessica has also earned a Diploma in Counselling and Psychology. Her previous roles include working closely with the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association, the Electrical Trades Union, and the NSW Teachers Federation, advising members on their rights under the NSW workers compensation scheme.

Jessica also has experience in the area of Compulsory Third Party (CTP) motor vehicle accident claims. She assists her clients to understand their rights and entitlements following a motor vehicle accident by providing practical, clear advice regarding the claims process and available compensation. Jessica is focused on ensuring her clients understand their legal options by receiving advice that is tailored to their individual circumstances.

Awards

Jessica is recognised as a leading medical negligence lawyer by Doyle’s Guide, an independent publication which recognises the best practitioners across Australia through peer review and industry research.

Jessica has experience advocating for clients across a wide range of personal injury claims

• Workers Compensation
• Work Injury Damages
• Emergency Service Workers
• Mother Vehicle Accidents
• Public Liability
• Common Law
• Sexual abuse claims (including historical)
• Superannuation claims (Total and Permanent Disablement)
• Medical Negligence

Jessica has been admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia. She is also an approved provider for the Independent Review Office providing access to legal advice and assistance in workers compensation matters in accordance with the Independent Legal Assistance and Review Service Scheme (ILARS).

Education and Memberships

• ILARS legal service provider
• Admitted as a legal practitioner of the High Court of Australia
• Admitted as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of News South Wales
• Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Laws
• Diploma of Counselling and Psychology
• Member, Newcastle Law Society
• Member, NSW Law Society