Atty. John G. Jacobs

Atty. John G. Jacobs

John G. Jacobs is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, business, civil rights and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About John G. Jacobs at a glance

John G. Jacobs is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jacobs Kolton, Chartered. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, class action, civil rights, environmental, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John G. Jacobs is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, business, civil rights and 2 other areas of law
  • John has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices at Jacobs Kolton, Chartered in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John G. Jacobs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John G. 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.

John G. Jacobs is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

John G. Jacobs is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

John G. Jacobs is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John G. Jacobs is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

John G. Jacobs is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Chicago 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 John G. Jacobs

Where is John G. Jacobs's law office located?
John G. Jacobs's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Jacobs Kolton, Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John G. Jacobs handle?
John G. Jacobs focuses on business, class action, civil rights, environmental, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John G. Jacobs practiced law?
John G. Jacobs has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
How can I contact John G. Jacobs for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1975

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