Jessica Lanum

Jessica Lanum is a civil litigation lawyer and associate at Farhang & Medcof, whose practice includes commercial litigation, construction disputes, general civil litigation, medical negligence, employment law, and personal injury matters. She represents clients facing disputes that require detailed factual analysis, strategic case development, and courtroom advocacy. Before entering law school, she worked as a paralegal at a Tucson practice focused on personal injury. That experience gave her an early foundation in litigation and client service.

Jessica earned her J.D., summa cum laude, from Syracuse University College of Law. She received her B.S., cum laude, from the University of Arizona. During law school, she served as an Academic Success Fellow and research assistant for Professor Nina A. Kohn. Her academic achievements included membership in the Justinian Honor Society and the Scribes Award for excellence in legal writing.

Jessica handles commercial, construction, and general civil disputes as part of her broader litigation practice. Her work extends to medical negligence and personal injury cases involving contested liability and damages. She approaches representation through clear communication and a detailed understanding of each client’s objectives. Her litigation work includes developing case strategies, evaluating legal options, and guiding clients through the stages of a civil dispute.

Jessica Lanum is admitted to practice in Arizona, before the Supreme Court of Arizona, and before the US District Court for Arizona. The State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors recognized her for earning the highest score on the February 2024 Arizona Uniform Bar Examination. Her background combines prior hands-on legal experience with strong academic achievement and a practice centered on civil and commercial litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Farhang & Medcoff
• Member, State Bar of Arizona

Licensed State

• Arizona

Education

• Syracuse University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Arizona
  Bachelor of Science (BS)