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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.
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Real Estate
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29 years | 3,500 cases
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Licensed in Florida for 28 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1997
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Russell S. Jacobs, P.A.
20700 West Dixie Highway, Aventura, FL, 33180
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Posted by Dan Feller | June 11, 2024 | Residential
The Jacobs Law Group came through for my clients
I am a realtor and I met Russell when one of my buyers used the Jacobs law firm for title insurance for their closing. They did a good job and when subsequently I took on a new client who needed extensive legal help I referred the Jacobs Group. This new client had a myriad of needs and Russell and...
Russell Stuart Jacobs's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
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"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."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Russell is detail oriented attorney, who works hard to ensure his clients have the results they expect."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
1996
Jacob and Charlotte Lehrman Foundation Scholar, George Washington University Law School
Associations
2011 - Present
Dade County Bar AssociationCo-Chair Professionalism Committee
2005 - Present
Real Property Probate Trust Litigation Section of the Florida BarCondominium Association Subcommittee
Education
1997
George Washington University National Law Center
J.D.
1994
Washington University in St. Louis
B.A. Magna Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2012
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
Languages
English
Spanish