Atty. Michael Paul Jacobs

Atty. Michael Paul Jacobs

Michael Paul Jacobs is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, insurance and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of South Dakota in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Sioux City Sioux City 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Michael Paul Jacobs at a glance

Michael Paul Jacobs is a personal injury, workers comp, product liability, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Sioux City, Iowa. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1979), Iowa (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1979), and U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at University of South Dakota School of Law (JD, 1979) and University of South Dakota (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Woodbury County and Iowa State Bar Associations State Bar of South Dakota Iowa Defense Counsel Association. Serands clients in Sioux City, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Paul Jacobs is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, insurance and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of South Dakota in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Michael practices in Sioux City, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Paul Jacobs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Paul Jacobs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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 Paul Jacobs is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael Paul Jacobs is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →

Product Liability

Michael Paul Jacobs is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

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

Michael Paul Jacobs is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael Paul Jacobs is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Iowa →

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 Sioux City 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 Michael Paul Jacobs

Where is Michael Paul Jacobs's law office located?
Michael Paul Jacobs's law practice is located in Sioux City, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Paul Jacobs handle?
Michael Paul Jacobs focuses on personal injury, workers comp, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Michael Paul Jacobs practiced law?
Michael Paul Jacobs has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Michael Paul Jacobs go to law school?
Michael Paul Jacobs earned their education at (JD, 1979); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact Michael Paul Jacobs for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Paul Jacobs directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael Paul Jacobs received?
Michael Paul Jacobs's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

JD
University of South Dakota School of Law
- 1979
B.S.
University of South Dakota
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1979
Iowa
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1988

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