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I have worked in large and small firms in large and small cities. I learned to strive to work with clients to ease their stress and find options which can improve their lives. My goals are to enhance people's autonomy and increase the happiness in the world.
I have lived in several countries and work in a number of languages. This experience has also helped me understand the human side of the legal problems my clients encounter.
In representing businesses no less than individuals, I have tried to understand the whole context in which a legal problem has arisen, the people no less than the numbers, so that I can help develop outcomes which are personally satisfying to the clients, as well as complying with the laws and regulations.
I have taught at the University of Wisconsin intermittently over many years. I think my experience in teaching students has taught me how to make clear explanations of rules and procedures which can be confusing and dismaying to my clients.
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41 years | 600 cases
41 years | 600 cases
41 years | 1,000 cases
41 years | 500 cases
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State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1983
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Posted by Adrian | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
RBJ & Associates are dependable, knowledgeable and thorough in their work. Richard puts you, the client, first and does so in a down to earth manner as if you’re having conversation with a friend. His years of experience serve his clients well and he “tells it like it is”. He looks out for you and do...
Posted by Chance | April 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I had dealt with Mr. Jacobson a while back with my own legal endeavors and I couldn't ask for a better client to attorney relationship. Lawyers nowadays are always incredibly rude and almost never take the time to know the client they are dealing with. I can say for certain that Mr. Jacobson is a man...
Posted by Brennette | October 19, 2014
Mr. Jacobson is a very compassionate and attentive attorney who work with his clients in starting over. My husand and I have had him as an attorney since 2010 and he is always there to help you. Thank you Mr. Jacobson, Brennette Harden Green and Oscar Green
Posted by Arthur | May 21, 2014
Richard, Has been my lawyer for sixteen years on one criminal case. He has the broad knowledge in criminal law that I need as well as being responsive to my needs always keep me well inform on my legal status. He is extremely trustworthy and his word is his bond. I can't thank enough for many hours h...
Posted by Paul | August 7, 2012
I highly recommend Richard Jacobson who served as my divorce attorney. He showed his commitment to my case by listening to my concerns and making my needs his priorities. His cogent methods during negotiations were effective and tactfully delivered. My extremely contested divorce was an arduo...
"Richard has always been a lawyer I trust for second opinions on bankruptcy, family law and criminal defense. He is on my short list for referrals, especially for difficult bankruptcy cases."
"Mr. Jacobson is an extremely intelligent lawyer who has the unique capability of explaining complex legal issues in a way that makes them easy for his clients to understand. His attention to his clients' needs and his skills as a lawyer are unmatched."
Litigation lawyer
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
1983
Order of the Coif, UW Law School
1982
Law Review, University of Wisconsin Law School
1966
Member, Phi Beta Kappa
1984 - Present
Owner, Richard B. Jacobson & Associates, LLC
2001 - 2008
Adjunct Lecturer, University Of Wisconsin Madison Law School
1985 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Criminal Law SectionMember
1983 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
2003 - 2008
Office of Lawyer Regulation--Supreme Court of WisconsinMember of District Board 9
1993 - 1995
Western District Bar Association of WisconsinTreasurer
1979 - 1984
Law and Humanities InstituteBoard of Governors
State abandoned its appeal before the Wisconsin Supreme Court
case confirmed; business continues
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
PhD - Doctorate
1968
M.A.
2014
Dividing Assets in Divorce
2007
Divorce (Recognition of Irregular Marriages)
2006
Impact of Bankruptcy on Dissolution of Marriage
2005
Divorce, Intermediate Level
2003
What Other Professions Can Teach Us About Legal Ethics
2000
Bankruptcy Crimes
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