Jessica Johns Childs, Employment Attorney in Dallas, Texas
Over 19 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Insurance, and Personal Injury
AssociateatThompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP
Dallas, TX
Practicing employment in Dallas since 2007.
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Jessica Johns Childs is an associate based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Jessica has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP.
- Based in
- Dallas, TX
- Experience
- over 19 years
- Known for
- Employment · Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles Employment, Insurance, and Personal Injury matters from Dallas, TX.
- Over 19 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Jessica Johns Childs: Jessica Johns Childs is an associate based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Jessica has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Jessica Johns Childs
Jessica concentrates on employment, insurance, personal injury, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jessica handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Insurance
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Personal Injury
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Wrongful Death
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Employment cases in Dallas, Texas
Jessica takes employment matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jessica agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Dallas, Texas
Jessica takes insurance matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jessica agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Dallas, Texas
Jessica takes personal injury matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jessica agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in Dallas, Texas
Jessica takes wrongful death matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jessica agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Jessica Johns Childs — Over 19 years of Texas employment experience
Jessica Johns Childs is an associate based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Jessica has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP.
Ms. Jessica Johns Childs is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, employment & labor and 1 other area of law. Jessica received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years. Jessica practices at Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP in Dallas, TX.
Working with Jessica on a employment matter
Ms. Jessica Johns Childs is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, employment & labor and 1 other area of law. Jessica received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years. Jessica practices at Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP in Dallas, TX.
Clients Jessica works with
Jessica reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, insurance, and personal injury matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Jessica Johns Childs's legal education and bar admissions
Texas Tech University School of Law
J.D. · 2007
University of Texas at Austin
B.A. Government · 2004
Jurisdictions
Jessica's state bar admissions
Texas
2007 · ACTIVE
Jessica studied at J.D. in Texas Tech University School of Law and B.A. Government in University of Texas at Austin.
Law school and academic background
Jessica completed J.D. in Texas Tech University School of Law and B.A. Government in University of Texas at Austin. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jessica runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Jessica's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of Texas
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Locations
Jessica Johns Childs's office in Dallas
Jessica's primary office is at Twenty-Fifth Floor, Plaza of the Americas, 700 N. Pearl St., Dallas, TX, 75201-2832. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP
Twenty-Fifth Floor, Plaza of the Americas, 700 N. Pearl St.
Dallas, TX 75201-2832
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How to hire Jessica Johns Childs — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jessica usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jessica charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jessica's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jessica will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Dallas, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jessica
Jessica discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jessica confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jessica's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jessica Johns Childs
How much does it cost to hire Jessica for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jessica walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jessica offer a free consultation?
Jessica charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jessica's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Jessica's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Texas typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jessica gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jessica take my case if I'm outside Dallas?
Jessica is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jessica will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jessica?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jessica will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jessica accepting new employment clients right now?
Jessica's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Dallas, Houston and Austin in Texas
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