$ 425-425 per hour
About Robert
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Business
20%
11 years
Real Estate
20%
11 years
Commercial Real Estate
15%
11 years
Contracts and Agreements
15%
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 38 years
State: California
Acquired: 1987
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Location
Law Office of Robert B. Jacobs
2300 First Street, Suite 336, Livermore, CA, 94550
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Posted by Steve | July 07, 2015 | Debt & Lending Agreements
Very good. I highly recommend him.
I am an investor in real estate and Robert Jacobs has a deep background in this area. My partner filed a broad lawsuit against me involving real estate and many other areas of law. On a personal level Robert Jabobs is a wonderful person with a calm temperment. His behavior helped me stay (somew...
Robert Briant Jacobs's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2011
Highest Possible Rating, AV Preeminant
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Robert B. Jacobs
Associations
2013 - Present
Tri-Valley Estate Planning CouncilMember
2013 - Present
Rotary ClubMember
1995 - Present
Alameda County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Eastern Alameda County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Eastern Alameda County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
1989 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2018
Tri-Valley Estate Planning CouncilPresident
2016 - 2017
Tri-Valley Estate Planning CouncilVice President
2015 - 2016
Tri-Valley Estate Planning CouncilBoard of Directors
2015 - 2016
Tri-Valley Estate Planning CouncilProgram Chairman
Education
1987
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Brigham Young University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Weekly Membership Meeting
Key Issues with Real Estate Option Rights and First Rights of Refusal
2015
Weekly Membership Meeting
Protect Your Assets by Protecting Yourself
2014
Weekly Membership Meeting
Asset Protection 101
2014
Weekly Membership Meeting
Asset Protection 101
2014
Panel Discussion Presentation
Condominiums and Planned United Developments
2014
Monthly Membership Meeting
Bankruptcy Mysteries Revealed
2012
Monthly Membership Meeting
Foreclosure
2011
Weekly Meeting
100 Do's and Dont's for Short Sales
2011
Preserving Home Ownership Forum
Preserving Home Ownership Forum
2011
Monthly Meeting
100 Do's and Dont's for Short Sales
2011
Las Positas college class
Foreclosure and Short Sales
2011
Instructional Presentation
Senate Bill 931
2010
Weekly Meeting
Short Sales and Foreclosure
2010
Weekly Meeting
Foreclosure and Short Sales
2010
Tech Know Expo
Short Sales and Foreclosure
2010
Radio Interview
Foreclosure Issues
2010
Monthly Meeting
Short Sales: Risks, Benefits and Considerations
2010
Monthly Meeting
Short Sales and Foreclosure
2010
LSI Conference
Foreclosure and Short Sales
2010
Instructional Presentation
Short Sales
2010
Instructional Presentation
Short Sales
2010
Instructional Presentation
Short Sales
2010
Instructional Presentation
Foreclosure and Short Sales
2010
Instructional Presentation
Short Sales
2010
Instructional Presentation
Foreclosure and Doing it Right
2010
Instructional Meeting
Short Sales
2010
Appraisal Institute Conference
Understanding Foreclosure
2009
Weekly Meeting
Foreclosure and Short Sale Issues
2009
Monthly Meeting
Foreclosure Issues (Continuation Program)
2009
Monthly Meeting
Foreclosure Issues
Publications
2015
Bay Area News Group
Who Wins After 49 Years?
2015
Bay Area News Group
Building or Remodeling? Check Out Your Contractor
2015
Bay Area News Group
Taxing non-existing property
2014
The Legal Secretary
Property Taxes Increased Five Times
2010
Contra Costa Times
New law can affect many short sales
Languages
English