Atty. Jay Douglas Jacobson

Atty. Jay Douglas Jacobson

Jay Douglas Jacobson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, automobile accidents and injuries and 4 other areas of law. Jay received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Melville Melville 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Jay Douglas Jacobson at a glance

Jay Douglas Jacobson is a Member based in Melville, New York, practicing at The Law Office of Jay D. Jacobson, PLLC. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1994) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1995). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1993) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1989). Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations New York State Trial Lawyers Association New York County Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Melville, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jay Douglas Jacobson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, automobile accidents and injuries and 4 other areas of law
  • Jay received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Jay practices at The Law Office of Jay D. Jacobson, PLLC in Melville, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Jay Douglas Jacobson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay Douglas Jacobson 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.

Jay Douglas Jacobson is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New York →

Wrongful Death

Jay Douglas Jacobson is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New York →

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.

Jay Douglas Jacobson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Insurance Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 Melville 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 Jay Douglas Jacobson

Where is Jay Douglas Jacobson's law office located?
Jay Douglas Jacobson's law practice is located in Melville, New York. The firm is The Law Office of Jay D. Jacobson, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay Douglas Jacobson handle?
Jay Douglas Jacobson focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Jay Douglas Jacobson practiced law?
Jay Douglas Jacobson has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Jay Douglas Jacobson go to law school?
Jay Douglas Jacobson earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Jay Douglas Jacobson for a consultation?
You can contact Jay Douglas Jacobson 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.

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1993
B.A.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1989

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1995

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