Jennifer S. Willis

Jennifer S. Willis is Of Counsel at Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP, where she focuses her practice on construction litigation. She represents contractors, developers, owners, subcontractors, and design professionals in disputes involving both public and private projects. Her experience extends across trial and arbitration, where she consistently secures favorable outcomes.

Jennifer earned her Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law, graduating in the top 25% of her class. While at McGeorge, she was managing editor of The McGeorge Law Review and competed internationally as a member of the VIS International Commercial Arbitration Team in Vienna. Jennifer also holds a B.S. in Business Administration, cum laude, with a concentration in International Business from California Polytechnic State University.

Before joining Murphy Austin, Jennifer was a partner at a San Francisco litigation firm, where she handled construction defect, asbestos defense, and general liability matters. She represented clients throughout California, Oregon, and Washington, successfully defending commercial arbitration cases and achieving dismissals of multi-million-dollar claims. Her track record demonstrates both her litigation skills and strategic case management.

Earlier in her career, Jennifer served as a senior trial attorney for a national insurance company, dividing her practice between construction defect litigation and general liability defense. She represented clients in matters including wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, product liability, and contractual disputes. She also gained extensive experience in federal and state courts across multiple states, as well as appellate advocacy.

Jennifer S. Willis combines her deep litigation background with practical client counseling, working to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting her clients’ business interests. Her broad perspective, trial experience, and dedication to effective advocacy make her a trusted advisor in complex construction and commercial litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP
• Member, California State Bar Association
• Member, Sacramento County Bar Association, Construction Section
• Member, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
• Member, Women Lawyers of Sacramento

Licensed State

• California
• Oregon
• Texas
• Florida

Education

• University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• California Polytechnic State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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