Lawyer Overview

Mr. Jacobson is a member in the firm's Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Mr. Jacobson represents a variety of sophisticated clients, including but not limited to, private equity funds and their portfolio companies, publicly traded companies, and national, regional and local real estate companies. His successes include defeating several class actions in the last several years.  Mr. Jacobson also advises clients on the litigation aspets of asset purchase agreements, restrictive covenants in employment agreements, and real estate purchase and sale agreements.

His litigation role includes all aspects of initial pleading and case management issues, discovery, substantive motions, trial, and appeals. He was recently awarded Lawyer of the Year 2007 by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.  He was also awarded Crain's "40 Under 40" as a result of his accomplishments on behalf of his clients.

Areas of Practice

• Complex Commercial and Class Action Litigation
• Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
• Construction Disputes
• Employment Disputes
• Real Estate Litigation

West Practice Categories

Business & Commercial Law, Contracts, Construction Law, Employment Law -- Employee, Employment Contracts -- Employee, Employment Discrimination -- Employee, Entertainment, Sports & Leisure Law, Litigation & Appeals, Personal Injury -- Defense

Bar Admissions

• Illinois, 2007
• Michigan, 1992
• Florida, 1993

Education

• Detroit College of Law, Detroit, Michigan, 1992
  J.D.
• University of Colorado, 1989

Address

27777 Franklin Road
Suite 2500
Southfield, MI 48034-8214

Phones

248.351.3000

Emails

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Websites

http://www.jaffelaw.com