Jane Howard Jacobs

I hired her as my attorney for a family law case. While she clearly has a solid understanding of family law, her handling of my case fell far below expectations. Communication was a major issue—I often had to call and leave messages for two or three days just to receive a brief or incomplete response.... When I needed legal advice for specific situations, I never received clear or direct answers, leaving me uncertain about the next steps. Additionally, she never adequately prepared me for hearings and failed to organize or prepare the necessary paperwork in advance. I sent her documents with important questions that needed to be filled out and reviewed before sending them to the other party, but she never took the time to review them. Instead, she sent them as they were, without any consideration. This was, in my opinion, highly incompetent, especially since these documents contained personal questions with various scenarios that needed careful attention to ensure the best possible outcome. Her lack of preparation and attention to detail added unnecessary stress and confusion throughout the process.

Jane did a fantastic job representing me in a nasty divorce. She really fought for me to get the stuff that was fair. She was always ready for hearings and we had lengthy trial. She was very strong in court and was really good at cross examining the witnesses. She also argued really well for what... I wanted. She always responded to my calls or emails right away, even on weekends. At the end of my case, she actually was able to return a portion of my retainer. She was so fair and reasonable. I would recommend her as an attorney,