Jessie Elizabeth Shifalo

A tenacious and dedicated advocate in a difficult case

I hired Ms. Shifalo at Liskow & Lewis after a significant slip-and-fall incident at a local restaurant led to a complex premises liability claim. While she has only been practicing for a year, her preparation and courtroom presence were anything but novice. She has a clear, deep-seated passion for the law, which she mentioned stemmed from a family tradition of legal service, and that dedication was evident in her work. Her analysis of the casualty defense strategies from the property insurer was meticulous, and she was particularly skilled at explaining the nuances of Louisiana civil law to me, making a stressful situation much more manageable. We achieved a very favorable settlement that fully covered my medical costs and lost wages. The one area for improvement would be communication during non-critical periods; there were sometimes delays of a few days in returning non-urgent emails. However, when it mattered, she was immediately accessible and proactive. I would confidently recommend Jessie Shifalo to anyone in the New Orleans area needing a diligent general practice attorney for casualty matters.