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Tom Jacob
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Biography
Tom Jacob graduated first in his class from Baylor Law School, was editor-in-chief of the Baylor Law Review and named top advocate in the Top Gun competition. He received highest marks in course work involving Federal Courts, Federal Administrative Law, Legislation, Administrative Power & Procedure, and Civil Procedure.
Tom clerked for on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals after graduating from law school. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is the final court of appeals for those cases unable to be heard that United States Supreme Court. The Fifth Circuit hears appeals from all federal courts in Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
After clerking, Tom joined Archuleta, Alsaffar, & Higginbotham, P.C. His practice involves federal medical malpractice and personal injury cases. Tom has had the opportunity to represent clients before federal courts in Pennsylvania, Florida, Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Washington state, California, and many others.
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Licensed in Texas for 16 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Whitehurst, Harkness, Brees, Cheng, Alsaffar, & Higginbotham PLLC
1114 Lost Creek Blvd, Ste 410, Austin, TX, 78746
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Posted by Adrian | January 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Lawyer's Lawyer
I got to work with Tom and Jamal when our parents got into a tragic vehicle accident in Texas. The first law firm I contracted out to referred the case to Tom's law firm saying they are one of the best in Texas helping shattered families like ours get their life back. Throughout the daunting four y...
Posted by Bill | November 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Up to date!
Mr. Jacobs kept me up to date without having to call all the time to find out the stats of my claim, ///very easy to understand,
Posted by Ruth | July 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
He helped us during a stressful time
We had no idea what to do when we found out we needed to file a tort claim and started looking for a lawyer. It turned out there weren't a lot of attorneys who handled these types of cases so we were very lucky to have found Tom and his firm. We were already under a lot of stress dealing with the u...
Posted by Andrea Pienaar | November 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great to work with!
Tom has been great to work with. He was quick to respond to any questions that I had, was always thorough when explaining things and has helped me every step of the way with my case. I would highly recommend Tom Jacob and his Law Group. Thank you!
Posted by Jeanice | February 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding Attorney
In 2010 my husband Michael, a war time veteran, suffered a severe brain-stem stroke leaving him completely paralyzed and mute. While having to wade through paperwork and obstacles of the VA medical system I found myself overwhelmed and reached out to Jamal Alsaffar seeking help in getting my husband...
Tom Jacob's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tom is a brilliant trial lawyer who has the skills to try the toughest, most complex cases. I have tried several cases with him and would trust him to do an excellent job in any case."
"Tom is the best medical malpractice attorney I know. You should hire him with confidence."
"I endorse Tom. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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"Tom Jacob is hardworking, capable, experienced attorney. I have known Tom since law school. He stood out as a talent in a very competitive school. Tom has since become an excellent litigator and I would definitely recommend his services to my friends, clients, and family."
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"Tom is smart, creative, and unusually hard-working. I speak from first-hand experience when I say that Tom can write, speak, and think on his feet as well as lawyers twice his age and with twice his experience in years. He is a born trial lawyer, made excellent through years of devotion, dedication, and hard work. I would recommend Tom for representation to anyone in need of a smart, skillful, and creative trial lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Top Gun Trial Advocacy Award, Baylor Law School
Work Experience
2009 - 2010
Clerk, U. S. Court Of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
2008 - 2008
Summer Associate, Carrington Coleman
2008 - 2008
Summer Associate, Figari & Davenport
2006 - 2007
Research Clerk, Baylor Law School
Associations
2011 - Present
Robert W. Calvert American Inn of CourtAssociate Member
2010 - Present
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Austin Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Farley v. United States
$21,592,643.03 trial verdict
Chickaway v. United States
$1.9m verdict for our clients
Cloer v United States
$2,150,000 Settlement
Education
2009
Baylor University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2005
University of Texas at Austin
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2013
American Association for Justice Convention
Federal Preemption and State Statutes of Repose
2012
Topic on the Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms
From My Cold Dead Hands
2012
Texas Attorney Generals Clinic on Trial Advocacy
Introduction to Opening Statements in Trial Advocacy
2012
American Inns of Court
Driven to Distraction
Publications
2013
Federal Tort & Military Advocacy
Preemption of State Statutes of Repose in Federal Tort Claims Act Cases
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers