Barbara Melior Jacobi

A few years ago, Barbara Jacobi represented me in a protracted and complex divorce case, following a lengthy marriage to and 4 children with a professional man. I can attest to her unwavering professionalism, advocacy and meticulous handling of all aspects legal and fiduciary on this difficult journe...y. While Barbara’s rates were in the upper quartile of attorneys I interviewed, the recommendations I received about her abilities and successes in family law convinced me to retain her services – and she did not disappoint! I was informed about her hourly rate up front. If certain aspects were handled by outside consultants, such as the retention of a forensic accountant, I was advised prior to retaining such services, about the approximate cost and value of said consultancy. Divorce is always fraught with emotion, and most certainly is a trying time for all involved. I deeply appreciated Barbara keeping me on task, while I was emotionally overwhelmed by the emotional drain of the process, and with the enormous amount of paperwork required for discovery. She kept me informed of court rulings, dates and represented my long-term interests and my family with utmost competence. She demonstrated a keen understanding of the legal, fiscal and human particulars of our case, and presented a thorough picture to the court. As a direct result of her diligent effort, I was assured a generous and workable transition to autonomy, without which I likely would have been a destitute and displaced homemaker. I esteem Barbara Jacobi and recommend her without reservation.

Barbara Jacobi is very professional and competent. Her expertise and caring allowed me to go through the process of divorce in the most positive manner possible. She combines the finest qualities of a lawyer, financial advisor and counselor into one. I've recommended her to friends and will continu...e to do so.

Barbara Melior Jacobi was retained by me to assist me in my Dissolution of Marriage. Her prices for services provided were exorbitant and she was consistently late in producing important information to me. She did not keep me informed about what she was charging me on a monthly basis. But she ...did not hesitate to produce a $39,000.00 bill the day after the divorce was finalized and she demanded to be paid in full within 10 days! Barbara knew that I was the mother of four small children and did not have employment outside of the home. She got a pitiful amount of child support for me and the Alimony was a $100.00 per month after 20 years of marriage to a wealthy accountant. Barbara Melior Jacobi's legal fees were exorbitant and she provided poor service to me as a client. I would definitely not recommend that anyone retain the services of Barbara Melior Jacobi as his/her attorney!