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Atty. Caryn Leslie Jacobs

Atty. Caryn Leslie Jacobs

Caryn Leslie Jacobs is a lawyer practicing class actions, trials, complex commercial litigation and 9 other areas of law. Caryn received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Chicago Chicago 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Caryn Leslie Jacobs at a glance

Caryn Leslie Jacobs is a employment, business, class action, white collar, and securities attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984), U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (1986), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (1987). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1983) and Stanford University (A.B., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Caryn Leslie Jacobs is a lawyer practicing class actions, trials, complex commercial litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • Caryn received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Caryn practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Caryn Leslie Jacobs's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Caryn Leslie Jacobs is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Caryn Leslie Jacobs is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

Caryn Leslie Jacobs is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

White Collar Crimes

Caryn Leslie Jacobs is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

Caryn Leslie Jacobs is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Caryn Leslie Jacobs

Where is Caryn Leslie Jacobs's law office located?
Caryn Leslie Jacobs's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Caryn Leslie Jacobs handle?
Caryn Leslie Jacobs focuses on employment, business, class action, white collar, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Caryn Leslie Jacobs practiced law?
Caryn Leslie Jacobs has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Caryn Leslie Jacobs go to law school?
Caryn Leslie Jacobs earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.B., 1980).
How can I contact Caryn Leslie Jacobs for a consultation?
You can contact Caryn Leslie Jacobs directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Caryn Leslie Jacobs received?
Caryn Leslie Jacobs's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1983
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1987
Trial Bar
Admitted: 1993

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