Atty. Matthew Douglas Jacobson

Atty. Matthew Douglas Jacobson

Matthew Douglas Jacobson is a lawyer practicing product liability, labor law and employment law, commercial/business litigation and 2 other areas of law. Matthew received a degree from University of Iowa in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Des Moines Des Moines 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Douglas Jacobson at a glance

Matthew Douglas Jacobson is an Attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Whitfield & Eddy Law. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on employment, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993) and Iowa U.S. District Court - Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court - Northern District of I (2009). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Iowa (Graduated, 1990). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Douglas Jacobson is a lawyer practicing product liability, labor law and employment law, commercial/business litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a degree from University of Iowa in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Matthew practices at Whitfield & Eddy Law in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Douglas Jacobson's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Product Liability

Matthew Douglas Jacobson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Des Moines are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa 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 Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Douglas Jacobson

Where is Matthew Douglas Jacobson's law office located?
Matthew Douglas Jacobson's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Whitfield & Eddy Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Douglas Jacobson handle?
Matthew Douglas Jacobson focuses on employment, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Matthew Douglas Jacobson practiced law?
Matthew Douglas Jacobson has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Matthew Douglas Jacobson go to law school?
Matthew Douglas Jacobson earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (Graduated, 1990).
How can I contact Matthew Douglas Jacobson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 1993
Graduated
University of Iowa
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1993
Iowa U.S. District Court - Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court - Northern District of I
Admitted: 2009

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