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About Russell
Russell S. Jacobs is the principal of Russell S. Jacobs, P.A. a five lawyer firm dedicated to individualized service for legal representation in Commercial and Residential transactions with disciplines in various asset classes. Russ represents a range of clients from a publicly traded real estate developer in the Fortune 500 to individuals purchasing multi-family buildings, office space and gasoline stations. He is routinely invited to lecture to various real estate trade groups, to condominium association board members on best practices and serves on a legislative committee making recommendations to the Florida legislature for changes to condominium laws. In the community, Russ has taken an active role in the Dade County Bar Association, chairing the Professionalism Committee. Prior to entering the field of real estate, Russ was the executive director and directing attorney for Steps Toward Success, a project he created to provide free legal counsel to indigent clients who are starting small businesses funded by Greenberg Traurig, Publix, American Express and the James L. Knight Foundation. He continues to volunteer his time teaching the legal structure of businesses to fledgling business owners. Russ graduated magna cum laude fromWashingtonUniversityin St. Louis and was a Jacob and Charlotte Lehrman Foundation Scholar at George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. before returning to Miami where he now raises his three children with his wife, a neighborhood pediatrician.
Practice areas
- Real estate: 100%
Condominium Association representation, representation for purchases or sales of residential and commercial real estate, and transactions requiring title insurance.
22 years, 3,500 cases
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
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Contact
Russell S. Jacobs, P.A.
20700 West Dixie Highway
Aventura, FL, 33180
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 1997 | 09/12/2019 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob and Charlotte Lehrman Foundation Scholar | George Washington University Law School | 1996 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dade County Bar Association | Co-Chair Professionalism Committee | 2011 - Present |
| Real Property Probate Trust Litigation Section of the Florida Bar | Condominium Association Subcommittee | 2005 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington University National Law Center | J.D. | 1997 |
| Washington University in St. Louis | B.A. Magna Cum Laude | 1994 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| What You Don't Know Will Hurt You: The Five Things You Need to Know about Foreign Buyers | Key issues when working with Foreign Buyers or Foreign Sellers | 2012 |
| Mining for Gold in the Court Records: How to Find Your Next Deal While In Your Pajamas | Understanding foreclosure auctions and litigation searches in real estate | 2012 |
| Bulletproof Your Next Deal: Five litigation prevention strategies your client does not want you to know | Limiting Real Estate Litigation | 2012 |
OUTSTANDING REAL ESTATE & CONDO ATTORNEY!!!
Posted by David
Sat Sep 12 2015
Best service hands down!
Posted by Matan
Wed Aug 12 2015
Attorney endorsements
(11)Zachary Riback, Criminal defense Attorney on May 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
In addition to being one of the kindest, most genuine, and compassionate individuals I have ever known, Russell is the preeminent real estate attorney in South Florida. Period. I would happily refer my own family to Russell for their real estate needs. I endorse him without hesitation.
David Low, Insurance Attorney on Aug 19, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Oppenheimer, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Cotzen, Foreclosure Attorney on Oct 23, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have done a lot of work with Russ. He is extremely intelligent, knows everything there is to know about real estate law, and takes great care of his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse him.
Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Aug 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Matthew Mazur, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jun 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Russell is detail oriented attorney, who works hard to ensure his clients have the results they expect.
Steven Klitzner, Tax Attorney on Dec 14, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Russell Jacobs has incredible knowledge of any issue involving real estate, Whether it is in the area of closings, foreclosures, homeowner association representation, or property agreements, Russ has the answer. His clients always know that they are getting the best representation.
John Hager, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 25, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He really cares about his client's and it shows in his enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of the law. I know that when i send him my client's, they are in exceptional hands. The best by far in this specialty area of law.
Judson Cohen, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 17, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have had the pleasure of working together on several matters with Russell Jacobs. Russell is an outstanding Real Estate transactional lawyer. He is detailed, attentive and persistent. Russell works harder than just about any lawyer I know. He is absolutely relentless about getting back to clients when they call, write or e-mail. It is quite clear that Russell Jacobs enjoys what he does and that shows in the way he pushes for his clients.
Lisa Vari, Child custody Attorney on Dec 15, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Russ is my go-to guy when a client of mine needs a Miami real estate lawyer. He's a great resource on Florida real estate law and is very service oriented. I personally recommend Russell Jacobs as a real estate lawyer in Miami.
Bradley Gross, Intellectual property Attorney on Dec 15, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Russell is a brilliantly creative real estate attorney who gets deals done. You won't find a more aggressive and tireless advocate than Russell--he's the best at what he does, and I trust him implicitly. Clients that I have referred to him have uniformly told me that he does a consistently great job, and they would all use him again. I highly endorse Russell.
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