Atty. Mark Jacobs
Mark Jacobs is a creative and accomplished litigator with deep experience that is enhanced by his background as a transactional lawyer. Mark has broad commercial litigation experience in state and federal trial and appellate courts, arbitration proceedings, and mediation.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Cleveland, OH
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About Mark Jacobs at a Glance
Mark Jacobs is a business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Matasar Jacobs LLC. Admitted to practice in United States, American Bar Association, Ohio, Ohio State Bar Admission, and Ohio, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Educated at The Ohio State University (—, 1999) and Washington University in St. Louis (—, 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Jacobs
Mark Jacobs is a creative and accomplished litigator with deep experience that is enhanced by his background as a transactional lawyer. Mark has broad commercial litigation experience in state and federal trial and appellate courts, arbitration proceedings, and mediation. As lead trial and appeals counsel, he advises businesses on all aspects of legal issues with a focus on defining and achieving successful business outcomes. Mark also has experience in advising clients in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate governance.
As a leader in the legal community, Mark has served for years as a Co-Chair of the Private Equity Litigation Subcommittee for the American Bar Association’s Commercial & Business Litigation Committee and consistently has been recognized by Super Lawyers magazine as an “Ohio Super Lawyer” (2015, 2016, 2017), “Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star” (2006, 2009, 2011-2013), and by "Best Lawyers" in Commercial Litigation (2019).
Mark has represented businesses in diverse industries and matters, including:
- Pre- and post-closing disputes related to mergers & acquisitions; enforcement of letters of intent; breaches of representations and warranties; earn-outs; purchase price adjustments; intellectual property transfers and licenses; and executive employment agreements
- Commercial contract disputes with suppliers, contractors, licensors, licensees, and customers
- Enforcement of non-compete agreements; protection of trade secrets; and patent and trademark infringement
- Shareholder and owner disputes; shareholder derivative suits; breaches of fiduciary duties; and business dissolutions
- Disputes related to real property acquisitions; rights of first refusal; leases; construction; and title contests
- Disputes arising from business financing transactions
- Transactional matters, including mergers & acquisitions; joint ventures; fund formation; real estate acquisitions; leases; financings; convertible debt offerings; and going private transactions
- Corporate formation and governance issues; choice of entity; board obligations; and operating and shareholders agreements
Practice Areas Explained
Mark Jacobs's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Jacobs handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cleveland.
Business & Corporate Law in Cleveland
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Civil Litigation in Cleveland
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Appellate Practice in Cleveland
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cleveland
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Cleveland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cleveland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Cleveland Choose Mark Jacobs
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark Jacobs's practice in the field of business, litigation, and appellate.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in United States, American Bar Association, Ohio, Ohio State Bar Admission, and Ohio, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Mark Jacobs can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and appellate, Mark Jacobs can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cleveland
A Cleveland-based practice means Mark Jacobs attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark Jacobs Handles in Cleveland
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