Atty. James Kern Jacobs

Atty. James Kern Jacobs

James Kern Jacobs is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities, technology law and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Jamaica Plain Jamaica Plain 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About James Kern Jacobs at a glance

James Kern Jacobs is a business, real estate, securities, and internet attorney based in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1975) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1975). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1975) and Harvard University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Jamaica Plain, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Kern Jacobs is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities, technology law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices in Jamaica Plain, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James Kern Jacobs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Kern 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.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Kern Jacobs is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Securities Law

James Kern Jacobs is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Massachusetts →

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Kern Jacobs

Where is James Kern Jacobs's law office located?
James Kern Jacobs's law practice is located in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Kern Jacobs handle?
James Kern Jacobs focuses on business, real estate, securities, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James Kern Jacobs practiced law?
James Kern Jacobs has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James Kern Jacobs go to law school?
James Kern Jacobs earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact James Kern Jacobs for a consultation?
You can contact James Kern 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 James Kern Jacobs received?
James Kern Jacobs's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1975
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1975

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