Atty. Richard Collins Jacobs

Atty. Richard Collins Jacobs

Richard Collins Jacobs is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, litigation, environmental law. Richard received a degree from UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Orinda Orinda 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Collins Jacobs at a glance

Richard Collins Jacobs is a employment, litigation, and environmental attorney based in Orinda, California. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in California (1971). Educated at UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall Berkeley CA Univ of California Riverside CA (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Orinda, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard Collins Jacobs is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, litigation, environmental law
  • Richard received a degree from UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Richard practices in Orinda, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Collins Jacobs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Collins Jacobs 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.

Richard Collins Jacobs is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Richard Collins Jacobs is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

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

Richard Collins Jacobs is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

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 Orinda 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 Richard Collins Jacobs

Where is Richard Collins Jacobs's law office located?
Richard Collins Jacobs's law practice is located in Orinda, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Collins Jacobs handle?
Richard Collins Jacobs focuses on employment, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard Collins Jacobs practiced law?
Richard Collins Jacobs has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Richard Collins Jacobs go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Richard Collins Jacobs received?
Richard Collins Jacobs's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall Berkeley CA Univ of California Riverside CA
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1971

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