Sheila was born and raised in a small town in Oklahoma.  After high school, she graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma and went on to pursue her J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law.  While in law school, Sheila worked as a Paralegal.  During law school, Sheila was a Merit Scholar and served as the President of the Health Law Association and the Secretary for the Native American Law Student Association. Sheila has extensive experience in medical malpractice litigation and insurance defense.

During her free time, Sheila enjoys spending time with her family and teaching nursery at her church.

Legal Secretary:

Priscilla Hathaway
405-552-5286, phathaway@piercecouch.com

Education:

• Rose State College, A.A.S. – 2011

• University of Central Oklahoma, B.S. – 2013

• Oklahoma City University School of Law, J.D. – 2016

Bar Admissions:

• Oklahoma

• Western District of Oklahoma

• Eastern District of Oklahoma

• Northern District of Oklahoma

• Cherokee Nation Tribal Court

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• Oklahoma County Bar Association

Recent Trials/Successes

• Sheila Jessee recently prevailed on a Motion to Dismiss a wrongful death action that was brought against her clients, 4 physicians.  The Motion to Dismiss was filed on the basis that the Plaintiffs did not have standing to prosecute a wrongful death action and lapse of the Statute of Limitations against 3 of the 4 physicians.  The Motion to Dismiss was granted on behalf of all 4 of the physicians.  This is the second dismissal she obtained, and Plaintiffs are barred from bringing another wrongful death action.