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Practice Areas
19
Practice Areas
Other
10%
Antitrust and Trade Law
5%
35 years
Arbitration
5%
Business
5%
35 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-500 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017 2016 2015
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Licenses
Licensed in California for 35 years
State: California
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
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Posted by paul | July 02, 2014 | Probate
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The subject of this review has ably served as our attorney on two year long occasions over the past 10 years. We have retained Andy to represent us in probate court with excellent results. Both cases were settled to our benefit. His knowledge and experience as a litigator was of great value to us. ...
Posted by Greg | December 17, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements
Works in his client's best interest
Andy was instrumental in assisting my company in enforcing our contractual rights under our reseller contract. Andy was fully abreast of our rights and was able to position our potential damages due to the vendor's conduct in such a way as to defeat their legal team at the onset. Andy's preparednes...
Posted by Mark | May 09, 2011 | Business
Excellent Work
I've known Andy for a number of years, and recently retained him to assist in a business matter that ended up being incorrectly transferred to Federal Court. He was quite familar with Federal Court procedures and was able to address the issues quickly and efficiently so that the matter could be retu...
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
1988
Prosser Prize, Civil Procedure, Boalt Hall School of Law
Work Experience
1998 - Present
President, Bay Oak Law (formerly Andrew K Jacobson APLC)
1900 - Present
Managing Partner, Bay Oak Law
2000 - 2002
Partner, Robbins Palmer & Allen
1997 - 1998
Litigation Department Head, Law Offices of Daniel C Minutillo
1993 - 1997
Attorney, Berliner Cohen
1990 - 1993
Attorney, Minutillo & Gorman
Associations
1990 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney
2004 - 2014
Ex'Pression College for Digital MediaBusiness of Media Instructor
Sample of Legal Cases
Lang v. Morris
This copyright infringement case was settled (terms confidential) after defendant's summary judgment motion was denied by the judge.
CDS v. BCS
Eventual judgment for client of almost $500,000
Swingless Golf Club Corporation v. Taylor, et alia
Patent infringement case settled in client's favor after summary judgment against opposition's cross-complaint.
Education
1990
Univ. of California, Boalt Hall School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Stanford Univ
BS - Bachelor of Science
1985
Stanford University
BA
Speaking Engagements
2013
Filmmaking for Lawyers
Copyright for Films
2007
The Business of Art
The Business of Art
2006
Business and Art
The Law and Art
Publications
2016
Bay Oak Law website
Getting a Notice from Your ISP
2016
Bay Oak Law website
Way Ahead of You, Mr. President
2014
Bay Oak Law Website
Towersquatting (and Contributory Cybersquatting)
2014
JD Supra
Unclassy Action
2012
2011
Bay Oak Law Website
These Origami Artists Just Won't Fold
2004
Bay Oak Law Website
When Employees Must Leave
2003
Bay Oak Law Website
Litigation and War
2003
Bay Oak Law Website
Out on Your Own
2001
Alameda County Bar Association Bulletin
Defending Trade Secret Cases: A Sprint, Not a Marathon
Languages
Japanese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Andrew earned significant contribution points in 2017.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Research paper plagiarism defense lawyer?
01 Aug 2020
Q&A
I have a small sticker shop and I made stickers with a character from a popular tv series. will i get copyright striked?
30 Jun 2020
Q&A
Fair Use/Copyright for use of photo and video on websites, how to do this?
30 Jul 2019
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Video Legal Guide
Legal Entities -- An Introduction
31 Jan 2017
Legal Guide
SEVEN MYTHS ABOUT INCORPORATION FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
24 Jul 2016
Legal Guide
What Flavor is Your NDA?
23 Jun 2014