Premier Real Estate and Personal Injury Attorney in Northern IllinoisPremier Real Estate Attorney in Northern Illinois. Author of "Close It: An Attorney's Guide to Buying and Selling Your Home"
Erik Jacobs has been actively practicing law since 1991. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a BBA in Finance and received his law degree, with honors, from the Northern Illinois University College of Law where he was also a member of the Law Review and the National Moot Court Team. He spent the first two years of his practice clerking for a United States District Court Judge before transitioning into a complex litigation and real estate practice. He is currently a partner at Cicero, France & Alexander, P.C. in Rockford, IL.
Practice areas
including auto and trucking accidents and wrongful death claims
Assists in both Residential and Commercial Real Estate transactions
including corporate formation, corporate representation and counsel.
a proven champion for his clients in complex litigation. He's handled several multi-million dollar cases during his career.
including probate matters
on behalf of the Landlord
Cicero, France & Alexander, P.C.
6323 E Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL, 61114-4414
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1991 | 06/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 7 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Reported Settlements of 2017 | Chicago Lawyer Magazine | 2017 |
Dean's List | Northern Illinois University College of Law | 1991 |
Juris Doctor Graduate - with Honors | Northern Illinois University College of Law | 1991 |
Best Oral Advocate - National Moot Court Team | Northern Illinois University College of Law | 1991 |
Dean's List | Northern Illinois University College of Law | 1990 |
Dean's Scholarship Recipient | Northern Illinois College of Law | 1990 |
Dean's List | Northern Illinois University College of Law | 1989 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Cicero, France & Alexander, P.C. | 2015 - Present |
Partner | Hyzer, Hyzer & Jacobs | 1999 - 2015 |
Associate | Kostantacos, Traum, Reuterfors & McWilliams, P.C. | 1993 - 1999 |
Law Clerk | The Honorable Philip G. Reinhard, Federal Judge from the Northern District of Illinois | 1991 - 1993 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Winnebago County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Book | Close It!: An Attorney's Guide to Buying and Selling Your Home | 2021 |
Quoted in PolicyGenius | 5 Things to Look for in your Final Mortgage Paperwork | 2021 |
Quoted in The Prepared | Does Insurance Cover Damage from Civil Unrest and Looting | 2020 |
Quoted in The Homelight.com | Can you Legally Sell Your Rental Property with Tenants in it? | 2020 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Northern Illinois University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
University of Iowa | BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration | 1987 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Zielke v. Superior Custom Properties | Settled |
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September 12, 2020
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August 27, 2020
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Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Without reservation I endorse Attorney Jacobs. We have been on opposing sides of litigation and he is always professional, prepared and a fierce advocate for his client.
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