Christopher James Jacobs

Christopher James Jacobs

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 24 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Vero Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, Debt Settlement, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

601 21st Street, Suite 300, Vero Beach, FL

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 25%

Chapter 7, Chapter 13

21 years

25%
Debt Settlement 25%

Credit Card Collection Lawsuits

21 years

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 24 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2001

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Jacobs & Davis, P.A. - Indian River County

601 21st Street, Suite 300, Vero Beach, FL, 32960

Jacobs & Davis, P.A.

111 North Orange Avenue, Eighth Floor, Orlando, FL, 32801

Jacobs & Davis, P.A.

3001 N. Rocky Point Drive East, Suite 275, 3001 N. Rocky Point Drive East, Suite 275, Tampa, FL, 33607

Jacobs & Davis, P.A. - Palm Beach County

1645 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Suite 1290, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401

Jacobs & Davis, P.A. - St. Lucie County

130 South Indian River DR, Suite 202, Fort Pierce, FL, 34950

Jacobs & Davis, P.A. - Martin County

850 NW Federal Highway, Stuart, FL, 34994

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Christopher James Jacobs's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

183 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 24 of 24 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

A paper filer, nothing more

Our initial communications were professional and thorough and we hired Mr. Jacobs. The first issue arose when we brought all our paperwork in, which is when we learned there was a multiple month wait for filing unless we paid an additional fee to expedite our case. In other words, we would be moved... in front of other people if we paid for that privilege. Our case became complicated due to the Trustee demanding more and more information. Mr. Jacobs did nothing wrong, but after a few months, he informed us that he had already spent too much time on the case, and further work would require more money. We had no more money to give him, so communication basically ended. I had to email and call multiple times to find out what was happening with our case, and in the end, I used public records to find out our status. So if you have a very simple bankruptcy, he is a perfectly competent attorney and you will be fine. However, if you have any complicating factors, you should understand in advance his business model is clearly based on doing a high volume of simple cases, and he does not react well if a case is more than just filings.

Posted by Daniel | February 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Chapter 7 BK. Chris is ethical and honest

I found Atty Chris through google and found his reviews to be excellent with past clients. Made an appointment to see him later in the week and found my schedule to be open same day. Called back and ask to see him at 4:45 and he agreed which was great on for me. I explained everything to him with reg...ards to my personal situation and he answered all questions honestly and rendered advice. After leaving his office I knew I was going to retain his services. At the time I didn't have the money as my current job reduced my pay per week by $300 a week and made it difficult. Thankfully with help I was able to come up with the retainer which was not a lot of money as I felt. Chris was willing to work with me and saw me not only as a client but as an individual who feel on hard times let alone saw me as a decent human being. Attys like Chris are hard to find. I retained Chris today Feb 5th 2016. I also found his overall fee to be fair and his services to be high quality. I rarely ever write reviews on anything but felt compelled to this time as if you are going through hard times financially and need to file a bankruptcy I truly know Atty Chris is the guy you want on your side making sure everything goes along correctly. Do yourself one favor and check his reviews, not only will you see he is rated at the top but it will lower the stress you have as it did mine. Thank you Chris

Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2015

Straightforward and honest

Christopher Jacobs is an honest lawyer. He gave us his time making sure that we were fully informed of our situation and he made sure that he answered all of our questions. He is the one you want in your corner!!!!

Posted by Toni | February 20, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Amazingly Good

I had to declare bankruptcy a year ago. I felt like I was at an all time low, and very embarrassed. I found Mr. Jacobs and am so glad I did. He took my calls, even on the weekends. He explained everything step by step so there were no surprises, and he took the time to get to know every aspect of... my situation so he was able to help me go through the bankruptcy smoothly. On top of all that he made me feel more positive about my situation and taught me how to never be in that situation again. I am so glad to have worked with him.

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Christopher James Jacobs's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Sercombe

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tiffany Davis

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Chris for over 15 years. Chris is not only a very skilled and knowledgeable attorney, he is also very compassionate and kind with clients. His debt negotiation skills are phenomenal!"

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Moseley Collins

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Christopher has an excellent reputation in the legal community."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Simon Kabzan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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David Flanagan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryce Fetter

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Russell Ferraro

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Chris Jacobs was the first lawyer I went up against out of law school. He was a formidable opponent then and is even better now. He has a ton of courtroom experience and works hard for his clients."

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Jason Berger

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris has a tremendous amount of criminal law experience and jury trial experience in practicing law as both an Assistant State Attorney and as a criminal defense attorney. Chris is very skilled and very well versed in the courtroom and in the law books. Chris and Tiffany also have a tremendous amount of combined knowledge and experience in the field of Bankruptcy. Chris is also a good friend!"

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Jeremy Buckmaster

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Chis in Fort Pierce while we were both Assistant State Attorneys. I left the office to work as a criminal defense attorney and Chris soon followed suit and opened his own office in Vero Beach. I had the pleasure of working with and against Chris on many cases and I always found him to be extremely knowledgable about the law and passionate about helping individuals involved in his cases. I highly endorse Chis.."

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James Regan

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work: I have been acquainted with Mr. Jacobs since we were both felony prosecutors. Mr. Jacobs is a fine a criminal defense lawyer; prior prosecution experience affords Mr. Jacobs intimate knowledge of the criminal justice system. Mr. Jacobs always makes himself available to clients and is a great teacher of the law to clients. Not only is he a competent attorney, but he wears a seersucker suit with great panache. I am so confident of Mr. Jacobs abilities as a lawyer, I would recommend family members and friends to Mr. Jacobs, should the need ever arise."

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Julia Baginski

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Chris is both very knowledgable and compassionate towards his clients. I see him work very hard on his cases in court."

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Ayuban Tomas

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Jeffrey Battista

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Jacobs since law school and working along side of him as a prosecutor years ago. When choosing a criminal defense lawyer, it is common knowledge that only individuals with prior prosecution experience really understand how the entire system works. Mr. Jacobs is no exception to this rule. Mr. Jacobs always makes himself available to clients and gives a fair and thorough analysis of every case he handles."

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Daniel Sercombe

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tiffany Davis

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

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Christian Lassen

Personal injury lawyer

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Hugo Concha

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Gillen

Personal injury lawyer

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Jason Berger

Family lawyer

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James Regan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Julia Baginski

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeremy Buckmaster

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ayuban Tomas

Tax lawyer

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James May

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Battista

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2001

Pro Bono award, Florida Rural Legal Services

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Jacobs & Davis, P.A.

2005 - 2011

Founder, Law Offices of Christopher J. Jacobs, PA

2001 - 2005

Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney 19th Judicial Circuit

Associations

2011 - Present

St. Lucie County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Indian River County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Martin County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2009 - Present

United States District Court - Southern District of Florida

2009 - Present

United States District Court - Middle District of Florida

2008 - Present

Indian River County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Florida v. J.N.

DUI charges reduced to reckless driving. Client never lost his ability to drive legally .

State of Florida v. W.C.

All charges dropped.

State of Florida v. A.S.

Found "Not Guilty" by jury.

State v. Florida v. P.B.

All charges dropped.

State of Florida v. J.P.

All charges dropped.

State of Florida v. J.L.

All charges dropped.

State of Florida v. S.H.

DUI charge reduced to reckless driving.

State of Florida v. J.F.

All charges dropped.

State v. E.R.

All charges dropped.

State of Florida v. M.G.

All charges dropped.

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Education

2000

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Juris Doctor

1996

Boston University

Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude

Languages

English

German

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