Atty. Betty Jane Jacobs

Atty. Betty Jane Jacobs

Betty Jane Jacobs is a lawyer practicing commercial landlord & tenant, general litigation, real estate and 2 other areas of law. Betty received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.

New York New York 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Betty Jane Jacobs at a glance

Betty Jane Jacobs is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Litman & Jacobs. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on real estate, litigation, landlord/tenant, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1974). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1973) and New York University (B.A., 1970). Active member of New York County Lawyers Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Betty Jane Jacobs is a lawyer practicing commercial landlord & tenant, general litigation, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • Betty received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Betty practices at Litman & Jacobs in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Betty Jane Jacobs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Betty Jane Jacobs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

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Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Betty Jane Jacobs

Where is Betty Jane Jacobs's law office located?
Betty Jane Jacobs's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Litman & Jacobs. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Betty Jane Jacobs handle?
Betty Jane Jacobs focuses on real estate, litigation, landlord/tenant, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Betty Jane Jacobs practiced law?
Betty Jane Jacobs has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Betty Jane Jacobs go to law school?
Betty Jane Jacobs earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Betty Jane Jacobs for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1973
B.A.
New York University
- 1970

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1974

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