Jessica L. (Kurtz) Mitchell

Testimonials

Dear Jessica,This is late in coming but heartfelt nevertheless.It's been a while since my case was closed but I thank God for your help and your dedication to your job that helped me through my case.Every day I am grateful that you took care of me in an unfamiliar situation. I feel confident that the outcome was the best for me. I don't know anything about the legal side of things and my rights. I can start your IV though.If it would ever come up, I would recommend you and your firm to represent anyone seeking a good and honest attorney.
Aniko B, Workers' Comp Client of Jessica L. Mitchell
My family and I would like to personally thank you and Schmidt Kramer for everything you did and provided to us, as well as a big thank you for taking and reviewing our situation and taking on our case. We cannot express how satisfied and how much we appreciate your guidance and leadership on how you handled the case and updating us on what was going to happen next and the updates within our case as they became available. In closing, we wish you the best in your career and in life. Wherever it takes you, you will succeed and we are fortunate to have met you and those we met at Schmidt Kramer. As I continue my journey, I hope I continue to heal from minor issues associated with the accident and keep moving forward. My family appreciates everything you have done, even though you may feel you may only have been doing your job. Thank you and take care.
Chad S., Workers' Compensation Client of Jessica Mitchell from Manchester, PA
I have no Suggestions, I will Say Jessica was The Best, Very Nice And she was concerned about me. Thank you again Jessica I would Recommend you Again.
Charmain L., Client of Jessica Mitchell
I had a bad, or should I say a not-so-good, experience with another law firm that left a bad taste in my mouth with lawyers. But with your firm you changed all that. I loved working with my lawyer and the way she treated me.
Vernon S., Workers' Compensation Client of Jessica Mitchell
Jessica was thorough, professional and effective. We can't thank you enough. You changed our future for the better.
Steven S. Social Security Client of Jessica L. Mitchell from Harrisburg, PA

About Jessica L. (Kurtz) Mitchell

Practice Area: Social Security Disability, Workers’ Compensation

A native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Jessica (Kurtz) Mitchell received her J.D. in 2011 from the Penn State University Dickinson School of Law, located in Carlisle, PA. She graduated summa cum laude and with honors in history in 2008 from Washington & Jefferson College, located in Washington, PA, where she earned her B.A. in political science and French. In 2010, she studied law abroad at the University of Maastricht Faculty of Law ( Maastricht, the Netherlands ). She is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa national academic honor society.

Jessica dedicates her legal practice to helping those who need it most. At Schmidt Kramer, Jessica represents workers injured on the job and helps disabled individuals receive the Social Security benefits that they have worked hard to earn. As a pro bono volunteer attorney, Jessica participated in the Wills for Heroes program, providing estate planning documents for first responders and their spouses. She also provided pro bono legal assistance to indigent immigrants seeking asylum and other forms of immigration relief as a volunteer attorney with the Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center (PIRC), which is located in York, Pennsylvania.

Jessica is an active member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR), the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ), the Dauphin County Bar Association (DCBA), the Cumberland County Bar Association (CCBA), and the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA). She has also been selected for Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® again in 2023, her third consecutive year on this list. Jessica has participated in the End Distracted Driving campaign, helping people make safer driving choices by raising awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. She was also involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region.

She is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Jurisdictions

Admitted to Practice

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (2011)
US District Court for the Middle District of PA (2012)

Bar

Bar Memberships

Pennsylvania Bar Association
Dauphin County Bar Association
Cumberland County Bar Association

Organizations

Organizations & Committees

Pennsylvania Association for Justice
National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives
Board of Directors of UCP Central PA:
- Chair of the Human Resources Committee (2020-2021)
- Vice Chair of the Board (2021-2022)
- Chair Elect of the Board (2022-2023)

Awards

Awards, Memberships & Accomplishments

Susquehanna Style “Select Lawyer”
Medical School for Lawyers certificate offered through the Pennsylvania Bar Institute
National Advocates Top 40 Under 40 for Social Security Disability
Best Lawyers in America – 2020-2023
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – 2021-2023

Education

Education History

Washington & Jefferson College, B.A.—2008
University of Maastricht Faculty of Law ( Maastricht , the Netherlands)—2010
Penn State University Dickinson School of Law, J.D.—2011

JESSICA L. (KURTZ) MITCHELL