Atty. Gina M. Jacobs

Atty. Gina M. Jacobs

Gina Jacobs is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. She focuses on business planning and commercial transactions, commercial finance, and mergers and acquisitions.

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About Gina M. Jacobs at a glance

Gina M. Jacobs is a business, workers comp, and m&a attorney based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Jones Walker Llp. Admitted to practice in Mississippi, MS. Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1983) and University of Mississippi (—, 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gina Jacobs is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group
  • She focuses on business planning and commercial transactions, commercial finance, and mergers and acquisitions
  • Over the course of a law career that spans more than 30 years, Gina has advised privately held businesses with their business planning, contracting, finance, and acquisition and divestiture needs
  • Her knowledge of contract and commercial law and finance makes her an asset to her clients as they grow and expand their businesses
  • She has provided counsel to companies in a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, gaming, telecommunications, construction, and Native American tribes and enterprises
  • Gina also represents borrowers and lenders in structuring and documenting credit facilities of all types
  • These include secured and unsecured term and revolving credit facilities for working capital, property and facility acquisition and development, construction, and equipment financing
  • She has dealt with all types of collateral from machinery and equipment, farm products, stock and LLC interest, deposit and securities accounts to legal fees and intellectual property rights
  • Gina also draws on her background in commercial and lending transactions to assist clients with strategies for collecting and maximizing recovery for troubled loans

Practice Areas Explained

Gina M. Jacobs's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Gina M. Jacobs is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Gina M. Jacobs is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Mississippi →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Gina M. Jacobs is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gina M. Jacobs

Where is Gina M. Jacobs's law office located?
Gina M. Jacobs's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Jones Walker Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gina M. Jacobs handle?
Gina M. Jacobs focuses on business, workers comp, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
Where did Gina M. Jacobs go to law school?
Gina M. Jacobs earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (—, 1980).
How can I contact Gina M. Jacobs for a consultation?
You can contact Gina M. 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 Gina M. Jacobs received?
Gina M. Jacobs's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1983
University of Mississippi
- 1980

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — General Corporate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Jackson (MS)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Jackson (MS)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Jackson (MS)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Mississippi, MS

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