Atty. Jake Arbes

Atty. Jake Arbes

Recipient, Rotary International Fellowship; Root-Tilden Fellow, NYU Law School; Law Clerk to the Honorable Phyllis A, Kravitch, U.S. Circuit Judge, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, 1979-1980.

Atlanta Atlanta 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Jake Arbes at a glance

Jake Arbes is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Jake Arbes. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1978), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1981). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1978) and Harvard University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Recipient, Rotary International Fellowship
  • Root-Tilden Fellow, NYU Law School
  • Law Clerk to the Honorable Phyllis A, Kravitch, U.S
  • Circuit Judge, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, 1979-1980
  • Assistant United States Attorney, Northern District of Georgia, 1980-1982
  • Faculty, National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Emory University Law School, 1983-2004
  • President Elect, Harvard Club of Georgia, 2008
  • Member, Civil Rights Committee of the Georgia Anti Defamation League
  • Recognized as "Super Lawyer" in Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Super Lawyers Magazine and named as one of Georgia's Legal Elite by Georgia Trend Magazine

Practice Areas Explained

Jake Arbes's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Jake Arbes is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Georgia →

Wrongful Death

Jake Arbes is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Georgia →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Jake Arbes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jake Arbes

Where is Jake Arbes's law office located?
Jake Arbes's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Jake Arbes. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jake Arbes handle?
Jake Arbes focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Jake Arbes practiced law?
Jake Arbes has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Jake Arbes go to law school?
Jake Arbes earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Jake Arbes for a consultation?
You can contact Jake Arbes 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 Jake Arbes received?
Jake Arbes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1978
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1992

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