Jessica E. Christie

Jessica E. Christie

Philadelphia, PA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026
Margolis Edelstein

7 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Railroad Law

Biography

Jessica E. Christie is an Associate in the Labor & Employment group of the Pittsburgh office. Her practice focuses on the defense of employers in workplace-related litigation, with particular emphasis on legal writing, research, and motion practice. She brings a broad civil litigation background to the group, having previously handled cases involving insurance defense, product liability, and medical malpractice.

Jessica began her legal career as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Gary S. Glazer in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, where she authored more than 200 judicial opinions across civil and criminal matters. She subsequently practiced at several litigation firms in Pennsylvania and Alabama, representing clients in complex personal injury and insurance matters. Before returning to full-time legal practice in 2023, Jessica held senior positions in nonprofit development, corporate relations, and client services.

She is active in the Allegheny County Bar Association Foundation and volunteers her time with several community organizations. Jessica earned her J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and her B.A. in History and French from Bates College.

Margolis Edelstein

7 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Villanova University, J.D., graduated 2001

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Railroad Law

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