Jessica Gillespie

Jessica Gillespie

MSLIS · Long Island University

Jessica Gillespie is a Legal Editor and Nolo’s Research Director. Her articles appear on Nolo.com, CriminalDefenseLawyer.com, and Lawyers.com.

Education. Jessica received a B.A. from the University of Virginia, an M.S. in Library and Information Science from Long Island University, and an M.A. in United States History from North Carolina State University. She also did doctoral work in history at the University of Tennessee, where she focused her research on Progressive Era reform movements in the Appalachian South.

Working at Nolo. Jessica joined the Nolo Editorial team in 2014. At Nolo, Jessica conducts legal research and writes and edits articles across many areas of practice, including estate planning, criminal law, and personal injury. She is also a coauthor of Nolo’s Legal Research: How to Find & Understand the Law and a cocreator of many of Nolo’s online legal forms, including the online LLC and online corporation formation services.

Before Nolo. In addition to her background in academia, Jessica has years of experience working in law libraries. Before coming to Nolo, Jessica managed the U.S., E.U., and U.N. documents collections at New York University’s Law Library and worked in the library of a large law firm in Richmond, Virginia, where she provided technical services support and research assistance to attorneys and staff.

Articles by Jessica Gillespie

Missouri's 2026 Death With Dignity Bill
Missouri is considering an aid-in-dying bill that would allow terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication.
Indiana's 2026 End of Life Options Act
Indiana is considering an aid-in-dying law that would allow terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication.
Wrongful Death Lawsuits in South Carolina
A guide to who can file a South Carolina wrongful death case, the damages you might collect, and more.
Death With Dignity in Illinois
The Illinois legislature passed an aid-in-dying law that would allow terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication. It's now on the governor's desk.
Missouri Circuit Court, Small Claims Division: An Overview
Learn about filing a claim in the Small Claims Division of Missouri Circuit Court.
Oklahoma District Court Small Claims Process
Learn about filing a small claims case in Oklahoma District Court.
Connecticut Superior Court Small Claims Process
Learn about filing a small claims case in Connecticut Superior Court.
Indiana Circuit, Superior, and Marion County Small Claims Court Procedures
Learn about filing a small claims case in Indiana's Circuit, Superior, and Marion County Courts.
West Virginia Small Claims (Magistrate Court) Procedure
What's the dollar limit for small claims court cases in West Virginia? The most you can ask for in a small claims case is $20,000.
Louisiana Small Claims Court Procedure
What's the dollar limit for small claims court cases in Louisiana? The most you can ask for in a small claims case is $5,000 (city court); $5,000 (justice of the peace).
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