Jessica Spencer Benedict

Associate

Jessica focuses her practice on worker’s compensation and asbestos.

She continues to devote time to her alma mater’s (Bethany College) Kalon program, which recognizes students who possess leadership potential and will contribute to the college. As a Kalon scholar, Jessica’s service learning project on Youth Voter Participation was presented in Charleston before the 2004 presidential election. She helps in the selection of future Kalons and is available as a mentor.

Prior to joining Dinsmore, Jessica worked as a clerk in West Virginia’s second judicial circuit.

Credentials

Education

West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 2010)

  • Order of the Barristers

Bethany College (B.A., 2007)

Bar admissions

  • West Virginia

Court admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia

Affiliations and memberships

  • Wheeling Symphony Auxiliary
  • West Virginia Bar Association
  • U.S. District Bar
  • King’s Daughter’s Child Care Center, board member
  • DRI, member

Distinctions

  • Best Lawyers®
    • “Ones to Watch” in Wheeling for Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers (2021-2024)

News
  • August 15, 2024

    250+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2025 Best Lawyers ®, Ones to Watch

  • April 25, 2024

    19 Dinsmore Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List in West Virginia

  • August 17, 2023

    200+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch”

  • April 28, 2023

    21 Dinsmore Attorneys Named To Super Lawyers, Rising Star Lists in West Virginia

  • August 18, 2022

    Best Lawyers® 2023 Names 63 Dinsmore Attorneys “Ones to Watch”

  • August 19, 2021

    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 64 Up-and-Coming Dinsmore Attorneys

  • August 20, 2020

    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 52 Up-and-Coming Dinsmore Attorneys