Mr. Jacobs is a member of the Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and Eastern Alameda (Member, Board of Directors, 1995-1996) County Bar Associations, as well as the Alameda and Contra Costa County Builders Exchanges.
Since 1987 Mr. Jacobs has been admitted to practice in all California state courts and the Federal District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of California. In 1996, Mr. Jacobs was admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court.
He has served as a Judge Pro Tem for the Contra Costa County Superior Court.
Mr. Jacobs is well regarded in his practice fields, having been a lecturer for both the California Land Surveyor's Association and the Alameda County Builders Exchange.
He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the J. Reuben Clark Law School in 1987 following a Bachelor of Arts in English from Brigham Young University where he graduated Cum Laude in 1984. He is a member of Phi Kappa Phi.
Mr. Jacobs is an active member of Rotary International, Livermore Chapter, a member of the Bay East Association of Realtors, and serves as a committee member of the Livermore Valley Opera.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1987 | 02/15/2021 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Northern California Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Northern California Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Highest Possible Rating | AV Preeminant | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Robert B. Jacobs | 1995 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Tri-Valley Estate Planning Council | Member | 2013 - Present |
Rotary Club | Member | 2013 - Present |
Alameda County Bar Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
Eastern Alameda County Bar Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
Eastern Alameda County Bar Association | Board of Directors | 1995 - Present |
Contra Costa County Bar Association | Member | 1989 - Present |
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Tri-Valley Estate Planning Council | President | 2017 - 2018 |
Tri-Valley Estate Planning Council | Vice President | 2016 - 2017 |
Tri-Valley Estate Planning Council | Board of Directors | 2015 - 2016 |
Tri-Valley Estate Planning Council | Program Chairman | 2015 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Bay Area News Group | Building or Remodeling? Check Out Your Contractor | 2015 |
Bay Area News Group | Taxing non-existing property | 2015 |
Bay Area News Group | Who Wins After 49 Years? | 2015 |
The Legal Secretary | Property Taxes Increased Five Times | 2014 |
Contra Costa Times | New law can affect many short sales | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
Brigham Young University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1984 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Weekly Membership Meeting | Protect Your Assets by Protecting Yourself | 2015 |
Weekly Membership Meeting | Key Issues with Real Estate Option Rights and First Rights of Refusal | 2015 |
Panel Discussion Presentation | Condominiums and Planned United Developments | 2014 |
Weekly Membership Meeting | Asset Protection 101 | 2014 |
Weekly Membership Meeting | Asset Protection 101 | 2014 |
Monthly Membership Meeting | Bankruptcy Mysteries Revealed | 2014 |
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Monthly Membership Meeting | Foreclosure | 2012 |
Monthly Meeting | 100 Do's and Dont's for Short Sales | 2011 |
Instructional Presentation | Senate Bill 931 | 2011 |
Preserving Home Ownership Forum | Preserving Home Ownership Forum | 2011 |
Las Positas college class | Foreclosure and Short Sales | 2011 |
Weekly Meeting | 100 Do's and Dont's for Short Sales | 2011 |
Appraisal Institute Conference | Understanding Foreclosure | 2010 |
Instructional Presentation | Foreclosure and Doing it Right | 2010 |
Instructional Presentation | Short Sales | 2010 |
LSI Conference | Foreclosure and Short Sales | 2010 |
Instructional Meeting | Short Sales | 2010 |
Instructional Presentation | Foreclosure and Short Sales | 2010 |
Tech Know Expo | Short Sales and Foreclosure | 2010 |
Monthly Meeting | Short Sales and Foreclosure | 2010 |
Instructional Presentation | Short Sales | 2010 |
Instructional Presentation | Short Sales | 2010 |
Instructional Presentation | Short Sales | 2010 |
Weekly Meeting | Foreclosure and Short Sales | 2010 |
Weekly Meeting | Short Sales and Foreclosure | 2010 |
Monthly Meeting | Short Sales: Risks, Benefits and Considerations | 2010 |
Radio Interview | Foreclosure Issues | 2010 |
Monthly Meeting | Foreclosure Issues | 2009 |
Monthly Meeting | Foreclosure Issues (Continuation Program) | 2009 |
Weekly Meeting | Foreclosure and Short Sale Issues | 2009 |
Posted by Steve
Tue Jul 07 2015
Elizabeth Trutner, Real estate Attorney on Jul 8, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Bob Jacobs is a consummate professional - competent, thoughtful and thorough. I have known him for many years, and continue to refer clients with particularly complex real estate and contract issues to him.
Dan Hall, Real estate Attorney on Jun 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Bob for more than 20 years and have referred clients to him for real estate, business and litigation matters on many, many occasions. I've never been disappointed when I've made a referral to Bob. He communicates very well and gives wise counsel. Clients quickly recognize that he cares about them and that he will represent them zealously. In my opinion, he's an excellent lawyer.
James Phillips, Real estate Attorney on Jun 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Bob Jacobs has a unique combination of real estate and business transactional skill, litigation expertise, compassion for his clients, integrity, and fairness. He's really a special lawyer. I think very highly of him and endorse him.
Joseph May, Real estate Attorney on Jun 22, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I was very lucky to have had Bob as an early mentor. I can't say enough great things about him. He's a fantastic lawyer and tremendous human being. I believe the key to Bob's success is that he is as adept at analyzing the small details as he is at seeing the big picture. Not all lawyers can do both. Add to that his work ethic, legal knowledge, compassion, and sense of humor, and you've got yourself the complete package. I can say without any hesitation that If I needed a real estate lawyer in my corner, Bob would be my guy.
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