Atty. Jon Carl Jacobson

Atty. Jon Carl Jacobson

Jon Carl Jacobson is a lawyer practicing litigation, probate and estate planning, elder law and 1 other area of law. Jon received a M.A. degree from DePaul University in 1965, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Evanston Evanston 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About Jon Carl Jacobson at a glance

Jon Carl Jacobson is a probate, estate planning, litigation, elder law, and energy attorney based in Evanston, Illinois. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar U.S. Court of Appeal (1967). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1966) and DePaul University (M.A. Miami, 1965). Serands clients in Evanston, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jon Carl Jacobson is a lawyer practicing litigation, probate and estate planning, elder law and 1 other area of law
  • Jon received a M.A. degree from DePaul University in 1965, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • Jon practices in Evanston, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jon Carl Jacobson's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Jon Carl Jacobson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Jon Carl Jacobson is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Jon Carl Jacobson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Jon Carl Jacobson is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Illinois →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Jon Carl Jacobson is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Evanston 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 Jon Carl Jacobson

Where is Jon Carl Jacobson's law office located?
Jon Carl Jacobson's law practice is located in Evanston, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jon Carl Jacobson handle?
Jon Carl Jacobson focuses on probate, estate planning, litigation, elder law, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jon Carl Jacobson practiced law?
Jon Carl Jacobson has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Jon Carl Jacobson go to law school?
Jon Carl Jacobson earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (M.A. Miami, 1965).
How can I contact Jon Carl Jacobson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1966
M.A. Miami
DePaul University
- 1965

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar U.S. Court of Appeal
Admitted: 1967

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