Atty. Wayne Stewart Jacobsen

Atty. Wayne Stewart Jacobsen

Wayne Stewart Jacobsen is a lawyer practicing executive compensation and employee benefits, business tax, workers compensation and 1 other area of law. Wayne received a A.B. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

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Profile Summary

About Wayne Stewart Jacobsen at a glance

Wayne Stewart Jacobsen is a Partner based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, workers comp, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Tax Court (1982). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D. Order, 1982) and University of California at Los Angeles (A.B., 1979). Active member of Taxation Section) Orange County Bar Association (Taxation Section, American Bar Association. Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Wayne Stewart Jacobsen is a lawyer practicing executive compensation and employee benefits, business tax, workers compensation and 1 other area of law
  • Wayne received a A.B. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Wayne practices at O'Melveny & Myers LLP in Newport Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Wayne Stewart Jacobsen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wayne Stewart Jacobsen 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Wayne Stewart Jacobsen is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Employment Contracts

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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 Newport Beach 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 Wayne Stewart Jacobsen

Where is Wayne Stewart Jacobsen's law office located?
Wayne Stewart Jacobsen's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is O'Melveny & Myers LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wayne Stewart Jacobsen handle?
Wayne Stewart Jacobsen focuses on employment, business, tax, workers comp, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Wayne Stewart Jacobsen practiced law?
Wayne Stewart Jacobsen has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Wayne Stewart Jacobsen go to law school?
Wayne Stewart Jacobsen earned their education at (J.D. Order, 1982); (A.B., 1979).
How can I contact Wayne Stewart Jacobsen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Order
University of Southern California
- 1982
A.B.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1979

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1982

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