Atty. Nicholas Allen Jacobs

Atty. Nicholas Allen Jacobs

Nicholas Allen Jacobs is a lawyer practicing water resources, natural resources, endangered species and wetlands and 6 other areas of law. Nicholas received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Nicholas Allen Jacobs at a glance

Nicholas Allen Jacobs is a Shareholder based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Somach Simmons & Dunn. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on zoning, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (2000) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2001). Educated at University of California, King Hall School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Hamilton College (B.A., 1996). Active member of Sacramento County Bar Association (Member, Environmental Law Section) State Bar of California. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nicholas Allen Jacobs is a lawyer practicing water resources, natural resources, endangered species and wetlands and 6 other areas of law
  • Nicholas received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Nicholas practices at Somach Simmons & Dunn in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas Allen Jacobs's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nicholas Allen Jacobs

Where is Nicholas Allen Jacobs's law office located?
Nicholas Allen Jacobs's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Somach Simmons & Dunn. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas Allen Jacobs handle?
Nicholas Allen Jacobs focuses on zoning, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Nicholas Allen Jacobs practiced law?
Nicholas Allen Jacobs has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Nicholas Allen Jacobs go to law school?
Nicholas Allen Jacobs earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Nicholas Allen Jacobs for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, King Hall School of Law
- 2000
B.A.
Hamilton College
- 1996

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2001

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