Atty. Todd C. Jacobs
Todd Jacobs is a nationally recognized trial lawyer and the founding partner of Parker Hudson's Chicago office. He brings to the firm 35 years of experience resolving high-stakes disputes.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Todd C. Jacobs at a Glance
Todd C. Jacobs is a business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1989) and University of Iowa (B.S. with Highest Distinction, 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Todd C. Jacobs
- Todd Jacobs is a nationally recognized trial lawyer and the founding partner of Parker Hudson's Chicago office
- He brings to the firm 35 years of experience resolving high-stakes disputes
- Todd has been lead counsel to some of the most sophisticated legal consumers in America in their most sensitive matters and currently serves as National Coordinating Counsel for the world’s largest insurance company with respect to sexual abuse claims - including in 14 Chapter 11 bankruptcies pending across the country
- Over the course of his career, Todd has handled complex litigation matters encompassing many areas of the law - ranging from the first internet privacy class actions filed in the United States to the first 524(g) mass tort bankruptcy
- As the former Chicago managing partner for two leading litigation firms - one a multi-office international firm and the other a boutique - Todd possesses a seat at the table understanding of the Chicago legal market
- He has also for more than two decades been a member of the Northern District of Illinois’ Trial Bar and represented numerous pro bono clients at the Court’s request including through jury trials
Practice Areas Explained
Todd C. Jacobs's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Todd C. Jacobs handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Todd C. Jacobs is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Todd C. Jacobs is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Insurance Law in Chicago
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Todd C. Jacobs is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Todd C. Jacobs
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Todd C. Jacobs's practice in the field of business, litigation, and insurance.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and insurance, Todd C. Jacobs can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Todd C. Jacobs attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Todd C. Jacobs Handles in Chicago
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