Jessica Davidson-Lujan is an accomplished trial attorney and Partner at Gomez Trial Attorneys, where she leads the firm’s Employment Litigation Practice and represents clients in complex, high-stakes personal injury and civil litigation matters. A recognized Latina leader in the Southern California legal community, Jessica brings a sophisticated and uniquely comprehensive litigation background, having represented individuals, corporations, insurance companies, and public entities throughout her legal career.

With nearly a decade of litigation experience spanning both sides of the courtroom, Jessica has developed a reputation for strategic advocacy and an unwavering commitment to achieving meaningful results for her clients. Her experience litigating complex disputes in state and federal courts provides her with a distinct advantage and positioning cases for successful resolution or trial.

Employment Litigation

As Head of Employment Litigation at Gomez Trial Attorneys, Jessica leads the firm’s efforts to protect employees whose rights have been violated in the workplace. Her practice encompasses wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, disability discrimination, failure to accommodate, failure to engage in the interactive process, wage and hour violations, and other complex employment disputes.

Before returning to Gomez Trial Attorneys, Jessica represented employers in employment-related litigation. Her defense-side experience includes navigating complex employment laws, analyzing workplace investigations and employment decisions, developing litigation strategies, and defending claims arising under California and federal employment laws.

Her approach combines the strategic discipline developed in defense litigation with the determination and advocacy necessary to hold employers accountable.

Complex Personal Injury & Civil Litigation

In addition to leading the Employment Litigation Practice, Jessica continues her work representing individuals and families in significant personal injury and complex civil litigation matters. Her experience includes catastrophic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, trucking and transportation accidents, medical malpractice, elder abuse, civil rights violations, and governmental liability.

During her previous tenure at Gomez Trial Attorneys, Jessica served as a Partner and co-leader of the firm’s High-Value and Complex Litigation Team, handling sensitive, sophisticated, and high-stakes matters.

Her background also includes representing insurance companies and public entities at a prominent San Diego civil defense firm, providing her with firsthand knowledge of insurance litigation, claims evaluation, and defense strategy. This perspective allows her to identify potential vulnerabilities in a defendant’s case, develop compelling theories of liability, and advocate effectively for clients facing powerful institutional defendants.

Professional Background & Education

Jessica began her legal career as a Deputy City Attorney for the City of Escondido, where she handled civil and criminal matters and developed substantial experience in municipal liability and the California Government Claims Act. She subsequently practiced civil defense litigation before transitioning to plaintiff-side advocacy at Gomez Trial Attorneys.

She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law, where she received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Constitutional Law. Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, where she studied at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, an academic foundation that helped shape her enduring commitment to justice, equity, and public service.

Beyond her litigation practice, Jessica has taught Torts at both the University of California, Irvine School of Law and the University of San Diego School of Law, contributing to the education and mentorship of future attorneys.

Leadership, Recognition & Community Involvement

Jessica is widely recognized for her professional achievements, leadership, and contributions to the legal community. Her honors include:

• Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (2025)
• 100 Women of Influence in Law — San Diego Business Journal (2025)
• Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2021–2025)
• Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers — The National Trial Lawyers
• Top 25 Women Trial Lawyers — National Women Trial Lawyers Association

Jessica has served as President of the San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association Scholarship Fund, supporting educational opportunities and mentorship for aspiring Latino legal professionals. Her professional involvement has also included the San Diego County Bar Association, Lawyers Club of San Diego, the American Association for Justice, and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers.

Originally from the Ciudad Juárez, Mexico–El Paso, Texas border region, Jessica is fluent in Spanish and deeply committed to expanding access to justice and increasing representation within the legal profession.

Throughout her career, Jessica has demonstrated a commitment to taking on challenging cases, confronting institutional wrongdoing, and advocating for individuals when the stakes are highest. As a Partner at Gomez Trial Attorneys, she brings together her extensive defense and plaintiff-side experience to advance the firm’s Employment Litigation Practice and continue its tradition of pursuing justice in consequential personal injury matters.