Atty. James Melvin Jacobs

Atty. James Melvin Jacobs

James Melvin Jacobs is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, admiralty and maritime law, jones act and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Evansville in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Bloomington Bloomington 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About James Melvin Jacobs at a glance

James Melvin Jacobs is an IL Agricultural Assoc. Off. of Gen. Coun. based in Bloomington, Illinois. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, personal injury, employment, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1991), Louisiana (1991), North Carolina (1996), and North Carolina (1996). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1991) and University of Evansville (B.S., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Bloomington, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Melvin Jacobs is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, admiralty and maritime law, jones act and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Evansville in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • James practices in Bloomington, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Melvin Jacobs's Areas of Practice

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

Truck Accidents

James Melvin Jacobs is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Illinois →

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.

James Melvin Jacobs is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Melvin Jacobs is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Melvin Jacobs is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Melvin Jacobs is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Melvin Jacobs

Where is James Melvin Jacobs's law office located?
James Melvin Jacobs's law practice is located in Bloomington, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Melvin Jacobs handle?
James Melvin Jacobs focuses on truck accidents, personal injury, employment, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Melvin Jacobs practiced law?
James Melvin Jacobs has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did James Melvin Jacobs go to law school?
James Melvin Jacobs earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact James Melvin Jacobs for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Melvin Jacobs received?
James Melvin Jacobs's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1991
B.S.
University of Evansville
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1991
Louisiana
Admitted: 1991
North Carolina
Admitted: 1996
North Carolina
Admitted: 1996
Illinois
Admitted: 2005
Illinois
Admitted: 2005

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