Jennifer Biewend | Marian S. Lee | Jesse Smith | Dawn Vallejos-Nichols | Ben Steinberg

Jennifer Biewend

Jenna to family and friends – has had her eye on the practice of law since she was a child and inspired by her uncle, Bill Avera, who encouraged and supported her dream along the way and was extremely proud to see her accomplishments.

Jenna is a 2000 Honors Graduate from the University of Florida, and a 2004 graduate of The University of Florida Levin School of Law where she received the Book Award in Appellate Advocacy, and was a member of the Journal of Law and Public Policy. She also created a support network for law students with children. Throughout her schooling, Jenna worked for Avera & Smith as a legal assistant.

Prior to joining the firm, Jenna worked for the State Attorney of the Eighth Judicial Circuit. She interned in the Domestic Violence and Traffic Divisions in 2003 – 2004. She was hired on as Assistant State Attorney in 2004, where she successfully prosecuted misdemeanor and traffic crimes in county court.

Jennifer Biewend joined Avera & Smith in 2005, and now practices in the areas of workers’ compensation, personal injury, wrongful death and criminal defense.

• The Florida Bar
• The U.S. District Court of the Middle District of Florida
• The Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association
• The Florida Justice Association
• The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• The Florida Workers’ Advocates

Jenna believes in giving back to the community, as well, and serves as volunteer legal advisor to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mid-Florida.

Jenna enjoys camping, photography, and gardening and being a mom to her daughter, India.