Atty. Douglas Perri Jacobs

Atty. Douglas Perri Jacobs

Douglas Perri Jacobs is a lawyer practicing communications & media, entertainment. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years.

New York New York 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About Douglas Perri Jacobs at a glance

Douglas Perri Jacobs is a Sr. VP & Gen. Coun. based in New York, New York. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1972), Florida (1972), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1974), and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1971) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas Perri Jacobs is a lawyer practicing communications & media, entertainment
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Douglas practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Perri Jacobs's Areas of Practice

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

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Where is Douglas Perri Jacobs's law office located?
Douglas Perri Jacobs's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Perri Jacobs handle?
Douglas Perri Jacobs focuses on entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Douglas Perri Jacobs practiced law?
Douglas Perri Jacobs has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Douglas Perri Jacobs go to law school?
Douglas Perri Jacobs earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
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Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1971
B.A.
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
- 1968

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1972
Florida
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
New Jersey
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1992

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