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also known as Stephen J. Jacobson, Steve Jacobson
Dr. Jacobson is a founding member and current Managing Partner of The Education Lawyers, Jacobson & John LLP. Originally from Loveland, Colorado, Dr. Jacobson graduated cum laude from Colorado State University with a degree in Psychology in 1991.
In 1998, Dr. Jacobson earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology cum laude from Widener University, and concurrently earned a law degree cum laude from the Widener University School of Law. Immediately following law school, Dr. Jacobson was employed by the United States District Attorneys’ Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and by the Center for Psychotherapy Research at the University of Pennsylvania.
Prior to representing students with special needs throughout Pennsylvania, Dr. Jacobson was a partner in a Bucks County law firm that focused exclusively on education law, where he represented school districts in a multitude of special education matters for nearly a decade.
Dr. Jacobson has presented extensively on both special and general education topics across Pennsylvania to educators, parents, attorneys and hearing officers.
From June, 2011 through January 2016 Dr. Jacobson also served as Vice-Chair of the Exceptional Children Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
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Posted by Erica | January 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Education
Top notch educational law firm
Finding an attorney when your child's educational journey has been less than ideal is a daunting and emotionally exhausting task. Seeking legal help can feel seemingly impossible and overwhelming for families. Steve Jacobson and his team will put these fears at ease by providing top notch advice back...
Posted by Ron | March 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Education
Special needs school transfer
My daughter is 15 years old and has been out of school for 3 and half year. We needed to find a school that could cater to her needs. She has a neurological disorder that affects her sleeping and cognitive function of learning. We went to Steve to negotiate on behalf of her to go to a school to bette...
"Steve is able to advocate for his client while bringing forward reasonable and practical requests to address their concerns. He is very knowledgeable in the field of education law. I endorse this lawyer."
Education lawyer
2015
2015 Special Achievement Award, Pennsylvania Bar Association
1991
Widener University School of Law, Health Law Scholar
2008 - Present
Partner, Jacobson & John LLP
1999 - 2008
Partner, Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP
1996 - 1997
Intern, U.S. District Attorneys Office
2011 - Present
PA Bar Association - Exceptional Children's CommitteeVice Chair
1999 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
PA Bar Association - Exceptional Children's CommitteeMember
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JD - Juris Doctor
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Special Education Law Symposium Summer Program
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Special Education
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Special Education Law
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