Atty. Fran M. Jacobs
Fran M. Jacobs is a lawyer practicing business litigation, real estate litigation, securities litigation and 2 other areas of law.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 46+ Years Experience
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About Fran M. Jacobs at a Glance
Fran M. Jacobs is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Duane Morris LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Easte (1980). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Barnard College (A.B., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Fran M. Jacobs
- Fran M. Jacobs is a lawyer practicing business litigation, real estate litigation, securities litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Fran received a A.B. degree from Barnard College in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Fran practices at Duane Morris LLP in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Fran M. Jacobs's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Fran M. Jacobs handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Fran M. Jacobs is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Fran M. Jacobs is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New York →
Estate & Trust Litigation in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Fran M. Jacobs
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Fran M. Jacobs's practice in the field of business, real estate, ip, estate litigation, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Fran M. Jacobs brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and ip, Fran M. Jacobs can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Fran M. Jacobs attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Fran M. Jacobs Handles in New York
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