Atty. Richard L. Jacobs
Richard L. Jacobs is a lawyer practicing personal injury, plaintiff, workers' compensation, claimant, professional malpractice and 1 other area of law.
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Richard L. Jacobs is an Of Counsel based in New Haven, Connecticut, practicing at Jacobs & Jacobs. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1957), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1958), and U.S. Supreme Court (1973). Educated at Yale University (LL.B., 1957) and Yale University (B.A., 1952). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Haven County (Member, Medical-Legal Committee, 1983-2006 Chairman, 1991-1995) Connecticut (Member, Executive Committee on Criminal Justice, 1963—) and American Bar Associations Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association American Association for Justice. Serands clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard L. Jacobs is a lawyer practicing personal injury, plaintiff, workers' compensation, claimant, professional malpractice and 1 other area of law
- Richard L. received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1952, and has been licensed for 69 years
- Richard L. practices at Jacobs & Jacobs in New Haven, CT
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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.
Richard L. Jacobs is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Connecticut →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Richard L. Jacobs is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Connecticut →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Richard L. Jacobs is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Connecticut →
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Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Haven are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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