Jessica Jarvis

Solicitor - Senior Associate Solicitor

SRA ID: 803253

Jess is a specialist Court of Protection solicitor with nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals and families with the long-term legal management of financial and property affairs where mental capacity may be affected. Her work often begins where personal injury or clinical negligence claims conclude, helping families put the right structures in place to protect compensation awards through deputyships, personal injury trusts, and the careful management of periodical payments. Jess advises across a wide spectrum of life stages and needs. She works closely with families of children who have sustained life-changing injuries and require ongoing support with complex care and financial arrangements. She also supports minor clients who may have capacity at 18, helping them and their families plan for that transition and manage their awards with confidence. Her work continues into adulthood, advising clients with mental health needs or neurodivergent profiles, and those navigating capacity-related challenges later in life, including dementia and degenerative conditions. She is regularly instructed in sensitive and high-risk cases, including those involving safeguarding concerns or suspected financial abuse, and frequently acts on referrals from the Office of the Public Guardian. Jess is known for her calm, compassionate approach and ability to work collaboratively with families, case managers, deputies, and professionals to ensure every client receives support tailored to their circumstances. In 2025, Jess was named Court of Protection Lawyer of the Year at the SME Legal Awards. She is a trustee of Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, a Dementia Friend, and a committed advocate for neurodiverse individuals. She is also completing her STEP qualification to become a full member as a specialist trust and estate practitioner.