Atty. Richard P. Jacobs

Atty. Richard P. Jacobs

Richard P. Jacobs is a lawyer practicing environmental law, hazardous materials, toxic torts.

Clayton Clayton 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard P. Jacobs at a glance

Richard P. Jacobs is a personal injury and environmental attorney based in Clayton, Missouri. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1988) and Illinois (Inactive) U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, U.S. District Court, Southern (1989). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1988) and University of California at Davis (B.S. Physiology, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis (Chair, Environmental Committee, 1999-2002) The Missouri Bar American Bar Association Environmental Law Institute. Serands clients in Clayton, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard P. Jacobs is a lawyer practicing environmental law, hazardous materials, toxic torts
  • Richard P. received a B.S. degree from University of California at Davis in 1978, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Richard P. practices in Clayton, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Richard P. Jacobs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard P. 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.

Richard P. Jacobs is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Environmental Law

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

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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard P. Jacobs

Where is Richard P. Jacobs's law office located?
Richard P. Jacobs's law practice is located in Clayton, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard P. Jacobs handle?
Richard P. Jacobs focuses on personal injury, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Richard P. Jacobs practiced law?
Richard P. Jacobs has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Richard P. Jacobs go to law school?
Richard P. Jacobs earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S. Physiology, 1978).
How can I contact Richard P. Jacobs for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard P. Jacobs received?
Richard P. Jacobs's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1988
B.S. Physiology
University of California at Davis
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1988
Illinois (Inactive) U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, U.S. District Court, Southern
Admitted: 1989

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