Atty. Jacob Kai Jou

Atty. Jacob Kai Jou

Jacob Kai Jou is a lawyer practicing litigation, civil rights, bankruptcy / chapter 11. Jacob received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years.

New York New York 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Jacob Kai Jou at a glance

Jacob Kai Jou is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Milbank LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, chapter 11, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (2010). Educated at Harvard University Law School (J.D., 2009) and Yale University (B.A., 2006). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jacob Kai Jou is a lawyer practicing litigation, civil rights, bankruptcy / chapter 11
  • Jacob received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Jacob practices at Milbank LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Jacob Kai Jou's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jacob Kai Jou handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Bankruptcy & Debt

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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

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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

Common questions about Jacob Kai Jou

Where is Jacob Kai Jou's law office located?
Jacob Kai Jou's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Milbank LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jacob Kai Jou handle?
Jacob Kai Jou focuses on bankruptcy, chapter 11, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Jacob Kai Jou practiced law?
Jacob Kai Jou has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Jacob Kai Jou go to law school?
Jacob Kai Jou earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2006).
How can I contact Jacob Kai Jou for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University Law School
- 2009
B.A.
Yale University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 2010

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