Jessica S. Mazariego

Overview

Jessica Skoglund Mazariego is an experienced complex commercial litigator who specializes in business and real estate litigation and arbitrations. Known for her collaborative approach to achieving client success, Jessica works in close partnership with her clients, focusing on understanding their unique challenges and strategic objectives. She takes the time to listen, ensuring that she crafts tailored, cost-effective solutions that align with her clients’ goals, whether they are navigating complex legal disputes or managing high-stakes situations.

With a reputation for her tenacity and unwavering commitment, Jessica has earned recognition for her skill in handling high-profile cases, often working in tandem with clients to develop and execute effective strategies that produce results. She prides herself on providing practical, real-world solutions in addition to legal guidance, offering her clients multiple options and informed perspectives that empower them to make confident decisions. Jessica’s deep industry knowledge and insight into the strategic needs of her clients’ businesses allow her to provide exceptional advocacy and achieve favorable outcomes, even in the most challenging legal environments.

Jessica partners with her clients through all phases of litigation, ensuring that they not only receive rigorous representation but also experience a high level of personal attention and engagement. Whether managing business-to-business disputes, complex real estate issues, or defending clients in crisis situations, Jessica works side by side with her clients to navigate the legal landscape, always striving to protect their interests and achieve the best possible result. Jessica represents clients in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation, logistics, alcoholic beverages, healthcare, hospitality, energy and utilities, education, professional services, communication and media, governmental entities, and other regulated industries. Her commercial litigation practice spans a wide range of issues, including breach of contract, fraud, employment disputes (including non-compete and non-solicitation agreements), trade secrets, misappropriation, defamation, and other business torts. She also represents investors, developers, and associations in real estate litigation, covering matters such as construction claims, surety rights, bond claims, Miller Act claims, failure to disclose, creditor rights (secured and unsecured, institutional and private lending), quiet title, foreclosure, and disputes involving homeowners’ associations, to name just a few.

In addition to her litigation expertise, Jessica is an experienced appellate attorney who has successfully presented oral arguments in the Fifth District Court of Appeals in Florida, reinforcing her position among the top advocates in the state. Through every case, Jessica remains deeply focused on her clients’ success, serving not just as a litigator but as a trusted advisor and partner in their long-term strategic goals.

As a member of the Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar, Jessica is recognized as highly skilled litigator with a proven track record of success and satisfaction for her clients. She currently serves on the Florida Bar’s Law Related Education Committee. Jessica takes great pride in promoting education, social outreach, and mentorship to students across the state.

In pursuit of her love for international law and business, Jessica obtained her International Law Certificate of Concentration from Stetson University College of Law, a highly exclusive and competitive program of no more than five students per year. Today, she utilizes this specialty area of the law and her global network to assist her international business clients with arbitration, dispute resolution, and international transactions.

Born in Alabama and raised in Tampa, Jessica and her husband, Emanuel, are high school sweethearts and have been together for more than 17 years. Together, they’re navigating the joyful chaos of parenthood with their spirited 2-year-old daughter who keeps Jessica’s negotiation skills sharp. When she’s not in the courtroom, Jessica and her family are often traveling the globe, going on cruises together, or visiting Disney World and Universal Theme Parks.