Atty. Jacob S Buurma

Atty. Jacob S Buurma

Jacob S Buurma is a lawyer practicing arbitration, commercial litigation, construction & engineering disputes and 6 other areas of law. Jacob received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Newark Newark 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Jacob S Buurma at a glance

Jacob S Buurma is a business, litigation, health care, and adr attorney based in Newark, New Jersey. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2008), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2008), New York (2009), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2009). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law - Newark J.D. 2008 Editor Rutgers University School of Law - Newark J.D. Rutgers Law Review Rutgers University School of Law - Newark J.D. Dean's Merit Schola (J.D., 2008) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A. Political, 2003). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jacob S Buurma is a lawyer practicing arbitration, commercial litigation, construction & engineering disputes and 6 other areas of law
  • Jacob received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Jacob practices in Newark, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Jacob S Buurma's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jacob S Buurma 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.

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Jacob S Buurma is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jacob S Buurma

Where is Jacob S Buurma's law office located?
Jacob S Buurma's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jacob S Buurma handle?
Jacob S Buurma focuses on business, litigation, health care, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Jacob S Buurma practiced law?
Jacob S Buurma has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Jacob S Buurma go to law school?
Jacob S Buurma earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. Political, 2003).
How can I contact Jacob S Buurma for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University School of Law - Newark J.D. 2008 Editor Rutgers University School of Law - Newark J.D. Rutgers Law Review Rutgers University School of Law - Newark J.D. Dean's Merit Schola
- 2008
B.A. Political
Johns Hopkins University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2008
New York
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2009

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