Atty. Michael J Jacobs
Michael J Jacobs is a lawyer practicing real estate litigation, business litigation, zoning, planning and land use and 9 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Rhode Island in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years.
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Michael J Jacobs is a Partner based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at LaPlante Sowa Goldman. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (2006), Massachusetts (2007), U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (2007), and Connecticut (2007). Educated at Roger Williams University Law School (J.D., 2006) and University of Rhode Island (B.A., 2002). Active member of Rhode Island Bar Association. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J Jacobs is a lawyer practicing real estate litigation, business litigation, zoning, planning and land use and 9 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Rhode Island in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
- Michael practices at LaPlante Sowa Goldman in Providence, RI
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Michael J Jacobs is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Rhode Island →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael J Jacobs is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Rhode Island →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael J Jacobs is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Rhode Island →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael J Jacobs is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Rhode Island →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael J Jacobs is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Rhode Island →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island
Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Providence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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