Atty. Neal A. Jacobs

Atty. Neal A. Jacobs

Neal Jacobs has been the Managing Attorney of the Jacobs Law Group since its founding in 1999. Mr.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Neal A. Jacobs at a glance

Neal A. Jacobs is a Managing Attorney and Principal based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Jacobs Law Group, PC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on divorce, contracts, business, bankruptcy, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1984), New Jersey (1985), and New York (2015). Educated at Rutgers University Law School, Camden (J.D., 1984) and Rutgers University, Cook College (B.S. Economics, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association Philadelphia Bar Association Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Neal Jacobs has been the Managing Attorney of the Jacobs Law Group since its founding in 1999
  • Mr. Jacobs' practice is focused on complex corporate, business and litigation matters
  • He devotes particular attention to privately held companies and their shareholder and member relations
  • Mr. Jacobs focuses on complex corporate matters involving the interplay of the rights and obligations of management and the various classes of equity holders and lenders and others
  • These include claims of shareholder oppression, squeeze outs, and freeze outs of various types
  • Prior to starting his own firm Mr. Jacobs was an attorney with Blank, Rome, Comisky & McCauley and prior thereto he was with the law firm of Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzberg, Ellers, & Weir
  • Mr. Jacobs has held the coveted "AV" rating from Martindale & Hubbell for over ten years (Highest rating available for skill and integrity)
  • Philadelphia Magazine has recognized Mr. Jacobs as a Super Lawyer in Commercial Litigation for over five years
  • Mr. Jacobs is listed in the Registry of Preeminent Attorneys and has been listed in Strathmere's "Who's Who" of Distinguished Attorneys
  • Early in his career he was named "One of the 100 People to Watch" by Philadelphia Business Magazine and has received multiple other awards and recognitions
  • Selected Presentations and Publications Course Planner, Chairperson and Presenter, Business Divorce -- Shareholder, Partner and Member Relations, Pennsylvania Bar Institute Lecture and Seminar Series, March 2011 Course Planner, Chairperson and Presenter, Business Divorce -- Shareholder, Partner and Member Relations, From Mom and Pop to Joint Venture Partners and Venture Capital Backed Businesses, Pennsylvania Bar Institute Lecture and Seminar Series, December 2008 Author, Protecting Your Legacy,The Family Name and the Sale of the Business, Family Business Magazine, Winter, 2007-8
  • Lecturer at Seminar presented to members of the Pennsylvania medical staff of Roxborough Memorial Hospital on the topic of Shareholders rights and enforceability of written contracts
  • January 2006
  • Course Planner, Chairperson and Lecturer, Business Divorce "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do", When Shareholders Go To War, Pennsylvania Bar Institue Lecture and Seminar Series, 2006 Course Planner and Chairperson of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute Continuing Legal Education seminar "Getting Out of Contracts Legally" Is it worth the paper it's printed on, presented November - December 2005 Lecturer at Seminar presented to members of the Pennsylvania AICPA (sponsored by Corporate Financial Services) entitled the "Seven Deadly Sins of Shareholder/Succession Agreements" November 2005
  • Course Planner, Chairperson and Lecturer, Business Divorce "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do", Corporate Issues, Disputes and Dispute Resolution and Litigation Issues, Pennsylvania Bar Institute Lecture and Seminar Series, April 2004 Lecturer, Advanced Judgment Enforcement, Work-Outs and Lender Liability Issues, June 2004 Chairperson and Presenter, The Evolution of the Consultant to CEO, "What You Need To Know Before You Take The Job", Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive Group, Union League, October 2003

Lecture

June 2003, 'The Legal Implications of Your Security Plan in a Post 9-11 World' - Eastern Technology Council and Inflow Seminar Averting Disaster: Protecting Your Mission Critical Data

Practice Areas Explained

Neal A. Jacobs's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Contracts

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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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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Neal A. Jacobs

Where is Neal A. Jacobs's law office located?
Neal A. Jacobs's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Jacobs Law Group, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Neal A. Jacobs handle?
Neal A. Jacobs focuses on divorce, contracts, business, bankruptcy, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Neal A. Jacobs practiced law?
Neal A. Jacobs has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Neal A. Jacobs go to law school?
Neal A. Jacobs earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S. Economics, 1980).
How can I contact Neal A. Jacobs for a consultation?
You can contact Neal A. 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 Neal A. Jacobs received?
Neal A. Jacobs's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University Law School, Camden
- 1984
B.S. Economics
Rutgers University, Cook College
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1984
New Jersey
Admitted: 1985
New York
Admitted: 2015

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