Atty. Lawrence Evan Jacobs

Atty. Lawrence Evan Jacobs

Lawrence Evan Jacobs is a lawyer practicing commercial, financial markets and services, restructuring and 3 other areas of law. Lawrence received a degree from New York University, and has been licensed for 40 years.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Lawrence Evan Jacobs at a glance

Lawrence Evan Jacobs is a Litigation Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1986), U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1990), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1995). Educated at New York University School of Law (JD, 1985) and New York University (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lawrence Evan Jacobs is a lawyer practicing commercial, financial markets and services, restructuring and 3 other areas of law
  • Lawrence received a degree from New York University, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Lawrence practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Lawrence Evan Jacobs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence Evan 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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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 New York 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 Lawrence Evan Jacobs

Where is Lawrence Evan Jacobs's law office located?
Lawrence Evan Jacobs's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lawrence Evan Jacobs handle?
Lawrence Evan Jacobs focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Lawrence Evan Jacobs practiced law?
Lawrence Evan Jacobs has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Lawrence Evan Jacobs go to law school?
Lawrence Evan Jacobs earned their education at (JD, 1985); (—).
How can I contact Lawrence Evan Jacobs for a consultation?
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Education

JD
New York University School of Law
- 1985
New York University
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals,
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2000

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