Jennifer Hargis' practice is concentrated in commercial litigation, with an emphasis in financial services litigation and construction litigation. She has defended various financial institutions in disputes involving federal and state consumer protection statutes, common law contract and tort claims, and lender liability with respect to mortgage lending, foreclosures, and various other types of lending and credit issues. Specifically, Jennifer has defended financial institutions in claims involving fraud, bad faith lending, common law contracts and torts, Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Home Ownership Equity Protection Act (HOEPA), Nevada's Foreclosure Mediation Program, and other assorted claims brought against mortgage lenders, institutions and servicers.
Additionally, Jennifer has significant experience in real estate and construction law, and brings a unique perspective having served as in-house counsel for a national general contractor. She has represented owners, design professionals, general contractors and manufacturers in a variety of matters, including contract disputes and mechanic's liens, in addition to arbitration, mediation and litigation of a variety of construction disputes.
Education
- Washington University School of Law (J.D., 2003)
- Notes Editor, Global Studies Law Review
- Dean's List
- Missouri State University (B.A., History and Library Science, cum laude, 1994)
- Honors College
- University Scholar
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Nevada
- Supreme Court of Illinois
- Supreme Court of Missouri
- United States District Court, District of Arizona
- United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
- United States District Court, Western District of Missouri
Professional Memberships & Activities
- State Bar of Nevada
- Clark County Bar Association
- State Bar of Missouri
- American Bar Association
Other Professional Experience
- McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., Corporate Attorney (2007-2008)
- Rabbitt, Pitzer & Snodgrass, Associate (2003-2007)
- Duane G. Meyer Library, Missouri State University, Special Collections Associate & Library Associate
