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Personal Injury is o en an emotionally charged practice area where attorneys represent clients who have su ered catastrophic injuries and tragedy. Handling these cases requires a unique skillset. You must be able to walk the line be- tween compassion and professionalism while providing an outlet for clients to tell their story. In this, both Kirillo and Jowers are in complete agreement: the attorney – cli- ent relationship is paramount to providing the best repre- sentation.
Sharing an innate sense of devotion to pursuing justice on behalf of the victims of incomprehensible circumstanc- es, Kirillo and Jowers have made it their personal mis- sion to give a voice to those seeking justice and account- ability against large corporations with seemingly endless resources.
“We are committed to making a di erence,” says Jessica Jowers, “to give those that need help a voice during the most di cult times of their lives.”
Both Kirillo and Jowers attended the same law school but did not “o cially” cross paths until late 2016. “I actu- ally met Jessica at a networking event she organized for a mutual friend,” recalled Robert Kirillo . “I opened my own rm in June 2015 and was ready to entertain the idea of expanding my practice. A er speaking with Jessica and getting a feel for her views on personal injury law, we set the wheels in motion to form a joint practice.”
“I always thought that starting a rm would require a huge leap of faith.” says Jowers. “In some respects, it did take that leap of faith mentality, but I was excited and comforted knowing that Robert and I shared the same vi- sion. We were so con dent that it would work, and here we are almost two years later. It has been incredibly re- warding in so many ways.”
Kirillo Jowers P.A. became o cial in January 2017, and has incorporated the best practices in personal injury law.
FAMILY MATTERS
Becoming an attorney was always on his radar, but Jack- sonvillenativeKirillo tookacircuitousroutetohiscurrent profession. In fact, he started his undergrad years with an eye toward becoming a doctor and following in his Grand- father’s footsteps. at was quickly replaced with dreams of sports management, but his penchant for his legal studies coursework created an opportunity to pursue a career in law.
Crediting his Uncle Je Morrow as his inspiration to ultimately becoming an attorney, Kirillo remembers the former personal injury attorney and Fourth Circuit Court Judge in Duval County as larger than life.
“Although he is no longer with us, Je ’s presence can still be felt in legal circles today in a variety of ways.” says Kirillo . “Je ’s character and career still provide me with an instant boost in credibility from other, more seasoned attorneys.”
Jowers, on the other hand, grew up in Douglas, Georgia, a small town near the Florida-Georgia border. Unlike her partner Kirillo , Jowers was only ve-years-old when she decided when she that she wanted to become an attorney. In fact, her mother fondly says that she was “born an attorney.”
“ roughout my childhood, I witnessed both my parents serving our community,” says Jowers. “My dad was both a Justice of the Peace as well as a Battalion Chief at the local re department. Seeing him act as a public servant provided the example that I wanted to emulate as I grew older. While I decided at a young age that I wanted to be an attorney, it wasn’t until I became a bit older that I truly understood that it was my calling to help people and I wanted to use law to that end.”
With a dual license to practice law in both Georgia and Florida, Jowers is still able to provide assistance to those in her old home town while also dedicating her practice to clients in her new home state. Because Interstate 95 runs down the coast and is sadly the location of many accidents, having the dual license has been a de nite asset.
Jessica Jowers
NOT JUST A TAGLINE
Both Kirillo and Jowers spent years working their way up through the ranks of larger personal injury rms be- fore, during, and a er law school. During this time, they took note of what the larger rms were doing right and what they believed they could improve upon. e big- gest eye-opener when working at the larger rms was that clients rarely had direct access to their attorney. at is why the client-attorney relationship has become the cor- nerstone of their rm’s model. “Without truly connecting with your client and understanding the toll their injuries
have taken on every aspect – large and small – of their lives, it’s impossible to provide the level of service that they deserve,” says Kirillo .
As a streamlined rm, with Kirillo and Jowers per- sonally handling every case that comes through the door, clients are immediately introduced to the attorneys that will be part of their lives for potentially years ahead. Both partners sit in on all client intakes and combine their tal- ent to map out the best route to recovery, peace of mind, and justice.
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