Free Consultation
$0 first 60 minutes
Irving J. Jacobs is currently licensed to practice law in Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Georgia. Mr. Jacobs was born and raised in the Kansas City area and attended The Pembroke Hill School and Shawnee Mission East High School. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.A. in economics in 2011, and from Washburn University School of Law with a J.D. and trial advocacy certificate in 2014. During law school, Mr. Jacobs focused his education on trial work and gained invaluable experience and skills in the practice of law through working at the Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office. While at the District Attorney's Office, Mr. Jacobs vigorously fought for the rights of Kansans who had been injured or wronged by other people’s conduct and successfully prosecuted all the cases to which he was assigned. Additionally, Mr. Jacobs gained invaluable experience at the District Attorney’s Office in taking numerous cases to both jury trials and bench trials and securing convictions on each and every one.
After law school, Mr. Jacobs continued his fight for justice for people injured by the wrongful conduct and negligent actions of others when he accepted a position as the managing attorney of the Kansas City Office of Kirkendall Dwyer LLP. At Kirkendall Dwyer LLP, Mr. Jacobs represented clients who were injured, or lost loved ones, as a result of the negligence of others. Mr. Jacobs handled cases involving car wrecks, semi wrecks, products liability, and premises liability. However, at Kirkendall Dwyer LLP, Mr. Jacobs focused his practice on motorcycle wrecks and gained invaluable knowledge and experience in handling these types of cases.
After his time at Kirkendall Dwyer LLP, Mr. Jacobs decided to continue his fight for justice for people injured through the negligent or wrongful conduct or others when he opened his own practice, The Jacobs Law Firm, LLC. Throughout his career, Mr. Jacobs has taken numerous cases to both jury trials and bench trials and Mr. Jacobs has obtained verdicts, judgments, and awards for his clients in excess of $50,000,00.00.
Through these experiences, Mr. Jacobs gained the insight and skills needed to provide clients with the level of legal representation that they deserve.
Free Consultation
$0 first 60 minutes
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withState: Illinois
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
State: Kansas
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
1100 Main Street, Suite 2620, Kansas City, MO, 64105
2 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | 5 stars
Posted by James | February 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer that produces results
Josh is my go to lawyer anytime I've needed representation. He's very responsive and accessible which is something everyone needs in a good attorney. Josh truly cares about his clients and he has come through for me on several occasions. Wouldn't hesitate to hire him again if need be.
Posted by Jeff | November 25, 2018
Great lawyer!
Really nice guy and always available. Call to speak directly with an attorney!
"Josh is a go-getter! He litigates aggressively and fights all the way for his clients best interest. I have seen Josh work and his drive and tenacity is what sets him apart from other lawyers. His clients are in very good hands! I endorse this lawyer!"
"Josh and I consult each other on many cases. He is very intelligent and cares deeply about his clients and the actions he takes for them."
Criminal defense lawyer
2024
Top 40 Under 40 - Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Laywers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Top 40 Under 40 - Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Top 40 Under 40 - Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers
2021
Top 40 Under 40 - Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers
2020
Top 40 Under 40 - Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers
2014 - Present
Managing Attorney, The Jacobs Law Firm, LLC
2019 - 2025
Managing Attorney of Kansas City Office, Kirkendall Dwyer LLP
2013 - 2014
Legal Intern, Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office
2020 - Present
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
2020 - Present
Kansas Trial Lawyers Association
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English