Atty. Allison Jacobsen
Driven by a keen understanding of the client’s broader business and reputational objectives, Allison is a trusted advisor to clients with respect to pre-litigation, negotiation, and litigation strategies. She is a trial attorney with extensive experience in federal and state courts, and arbitration proceedings, in complex commercial litigation matters.
Profile Summary
About Allison Jacobsen at a glance
Allison Jacobsen is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, commercial re, and class action. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992) and U. S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. District Courts, Eastern, Southern and Western (1992). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of Texas (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional and Civic Affiliations Fellow, Dallas Bar Foundation Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation Barrister, Patrick E and Higginbotham American Inn of Court Professor, “From Petition/Complaint to Trial,” 10-week Litigation Basics Course, 2003, 2004. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Driven by a keen understanding of the client’s broader business and reputational objectives, Allison is a trusted advisor to clients with respect to pre-litigation, negotiation, and litigation strategies
- She is a trial attorney with extensive experience in federal and state courts, and arbitration proceedings, in complex commercial litigation matters
- In recognition of strategic thinking and a successful track record, Texas Lawyer named Allison one of Texas’ Best Lawyers and Rising Stars
- National Law Journal also recognized Allison for her second-chair role on the trial team that obtained one of the most significant jury results in the country
- Sample Publications Words of Wisdom: Effective Use of Experts, ABA Women’s Advocate Newsletter (August 2017) The Separation of Powers Problem Facing the CFPB, ABA Business Law Section Newsletter (April 2017) Transnational Bankruptcies: Section=304 and Beyond, 3 Col
- Bus
- L. Rev. 329 United States Percentage Contingent Fee System: Ridicule and Reform from an International Perspective, 27 Tex
- Int’ Law J. 755 Awards and Recognition Listed in inaugural edition of the Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers™, exclusively created for women attorneys who have received from their peers, the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell® rating in both legal ability and ethical standards AV Preeminent® rating for professionalism and integrity “Texas’ Best Lawyers and Rising Stars,” Texas Lawyer, 2000 Multiple Texas Bar Pro Bono Service Distinction Annual Awards DAYL contribution award for Best Committee Chairperson Chairperson ABA Evidence Committee and contributing author and editor for Evidence publication
Practice Areas Explained
Allison Jacobsen's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Allison Jacobsen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Allison Jacobsen is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Allison Jacobsen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Allison Jacobsen is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Allison Jacobsen is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Texas →
Allison Jacobsen is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional Texas attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Houston or all attorneys in Texas.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Allison Jacobsen
Where is Allison Jacobsen's law office located?
What practice areas does Allison Jacobsen handle?
How long has Allison Jacobsen practiced law?
Where did Allison Jacobsen go to law school?
How can I contact Allison Jacobsen for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Allison Jacobsen received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.