Atty. Douglas Bram Jacobs

Atty. Douglas Bram Jacobs

Mr. Jacobs was admitted to the California Bar in 1978 and has been in the private practice of law ever since.

Chico Chico 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Bram Jacobs at a glance

Douglas Bram Jacobs is a Member based in Chico, California, practicing at Jacobs Anderson Potter Chaplin Llp. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, chapter 13, business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in California (1978). Educated at McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Chico, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Jacobs was admitted to the California Bar in 1978 and has been in the private practice of law ever since
  • As house counsel for a franchise corporation, he has been a member of the American Bar Association committee on Franchise law and has served on the California State Senate small business sub-committee on Franchising
  • Today, Mr. Jacobs confines his practice to consumer bankruptcy, and business and real estate litigation
  • Mr. Jacobs has taught Constitutional law and Debtor-Creditor/Bankruptcy law at Cal Northern School of Law continuously from 1988
  • He has been the Dean of Students there since 1994
  • He wrote for and was a member of the Bankruptcy Law Network, a group of experienced and knowledgeable consumer bankruptcy practitioners
  • Additionally, he wrote for Money Health Central on a myriad of financial matters and for the Mortgage Law Network
  • Mr. Jacobs has authored a chapter in the Aspatore book on "Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcy Strategies," and has spoken on Bankruptcy law at the Sacramento Valley Bankruptcy Forum, the Central California Bankruptcy Institute, the Southeastern Bankruptcy Institute and at the annual convention of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
  • Memberships Mr. Jacobs is a member of: the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the Bankruptcy Law Network , the Sacramento Valley Bankruptcy Forum, the Butte County Bar Association and Money Health Central

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Bram Jacobs's Areas of Practice

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

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Douglas Bram Jacobs is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Bram Jacobs

Where is Douglas Bram Jacobs's law office located?
Douglas Bram Jacobs's law practice is located in Chico, California. The firm is Jacobs Anderson Potter Chaplin Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Bram Jacobs handle?
Douglas Bram Jacobs focuses on chapter 7, chapter 13, business, real estate, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Bram Jacobs practiced law?
Douglas Bram Jacobs has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Douglas Bram Jacobs go to law school?
Douglas Bram Jacobs earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Douglas Bram Jacobs for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas Bram Jacobs received?
Douglas Bram Jacobs's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law
- 1978
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978

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