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Attorney Jacobs was born and raised in Connecticut. After graduating from high school, she attended Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Economics. Immediately following college, she attended Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, and graduated in 1983 with a Juris Doctor degree. She has been admitted to practice law in the State Courts in both New York and Connecticut, as well as the Federal Courts in the Southern District Court of New York, the Eastern District Court of New York, and the District Court of Connecticut.
After graduating from law school, Attorney Jacobs worked as outside counsel for State Farm Insurance Company, and subsequently worked as staff counsel for the Home Insurance Company, and Chubb Insurance Group, all in New York City. In 1992, Attorney Jacobs established her own practice in Connecticut, representing people who had been injured, utilizing the wealth of knowledge obtained while working for insurance companies. The experience of working for insurance companies has resulted in her being able to effectively and successfully resolve cases to the benefit of her clients.
Since 1992, Attorney Jacobs has dedicated herself to representing injured people. Attorney Jacobs has had multiple cases that settled in excess of one million dollars, and the dedication to detail and her perseverance have resulted in those cases settling before trial. The cases that have been successfully tried to verdict have all resulted in awards well in excess of the offers made.
Attorney Jacobs has been very committed and involved in her community, and continues her family's tradition of charitable giving and concern for others. In addition, she volunteers her time as a Court Appointed Attorney Trial Referee, and Court Arbitrator, to assist the Courts in resolving cases. Attorney Jacobs has also successfully completed over 160 hours of training as a divorce mediator.
Education
Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, New York, New York
J.D. - 1983
Smith College
B.A. - 1980
Major: Economics
Bar Admission
New York, 1984
Connecticut, 1992
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1984
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1984
U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 1992
Honors
Connecticut Super Lawyers, 2007- Present
New England Super Lawyers, 2008- Present
A.O. Samuels Young Leadership Award Recipient, Jewish Center for Community Services, 1997
Council of Jewish Federations Award, Jewish Center for Community Services, 1997
National Trial Lawyers Top 100, 2015-2018
Pro-Bono Activities
Voices of Hope, Executive Vice President
Voices of Hope, Founding Member
Mission to Combat Racism and Genocide through Education, Voices of Hope
State of Connecticut Holocaust Commemoration Committee, Chairperson, 1998, 2006, 2012, 2018
State of Connecticut Holocaust Commemoration Committee, Committee Member, 1992-present
Town of Fairfield Holocaust Commemoration Committee, 1998 to Present
Jewish Center for Community Services, Board Vice President , 2002-2004
Jewish Center for Community Services, Executive Committee, 2000-2004
Jewish Center for Community Services, Board Member, 1993-2004
Fairfield Public Schools Volunteer, 1997-2009
Jewish Center for Community Services, Chairperson Fundraising Campaigns, 1994-1997
Past Positions
State Farm Insurance Company, Outside Counsel
Home Insurance Company, Staff Counsel
Chubb Insurance Group, Staff Counsel
Ancillary Businesses
Civil Case Mediation and Arbitration
Divorce Mediation
Litigation
100%
Languages
English
Professional Associations
National Trial Lawyers, Top 100, 2015 to Present
State of Connecticut
State of Connecticut, Court Appointed Attorney Trial Referee, 2004-present
State of Connecticut, Court Arbitrator, 2004-present
State of Connecticut, Inns of Court
State of Connecticut, Invitation only Bar Association, 1995-present
Connecticut Trial Lawyer's Association Women's Caucus
Connecticut Trial Lawyer's Association
American Association for Justice
Voices of Hope, Founding Member
Mission to Combat Racism and Genocide through Education
State of Connecticut Holocaust Commemoration Committee, Chairperson, 1998, 2006, 2012
State of Connecticut Holocaust Commemoration Committee, Committee Member, 1992-present
Town of Fairfield Holocaust Commemoration Committee, 1998-present
Jewish Center for Community Services, Board Vice President, 2002-2004
Jewish Center for Community Services, Executive Committee, 2000-2004
Jewish Center for Community Services, Board Member, 1993-2004
Jewish Center for Community Services, Chairperson Fundraising Campaigns, 1994-1997
A.O. Samuels Young Leadership Award Recipient, 1997
Council of Jewish Federations Award, 1997
Fairfield Public Schools Volunteer, 1997-2009
