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I have been handling personal injury, family law, and commercial litigation in South Florida for more than 30 years. I was born and raised in New York, attending Ramapo High School in Spring Valley and State University of New York in Binghamton where I majored in Political Science, graduating in 1977. After a brief time working in sales I moved from Manhattan to Miami to attend the University of Miami School of Law. While attending law school I served as both a law clerk and bailiff in the 11th Judicial Circuit of Miami-Dade County for Judge Francis X. Knuck. I received my Juris Doctorate in 1985.
After graduation, I worked as an associate attorney handling Plaintiff’s personal injury and medical malpractice cases. I joined Marks, Aronovitz & Leinoff, P.A. in 1986 and expanded my practice to include commercial litigation and matrimonial law. The firm became known as Aronovitz & Jacobs, P.A.
I founded Jacobs and Straus P.A. with my wife, Geri Sue Straus (1960-2013) who was also a University of Miami School of Law graduate. Susie and I handled and tried many personal injury cases over the years, including automobile injury, motorcycle accidents and ATV accidents, wrongful/accidental deaths, and insurance bad faith. We also had a strong Family Law and Commercial Litigation practice. We gave each and every client the legal expertise and personal attention necessary to achieve the best possible outcome.
I bring my vast experiences to my new practice, Law Office of Paul Jacobs, P.A., where I will be continuing my practice in Personal Injury, Family law, and Commercial Litigation. As a long time Boca Raton resident, I have spent many years in coaching Boca Youth league sports. I served as the president of the Boca Tierra Homeowners association from 1991-2014. I have served on the Board of Directors of the Levis JCC since 2014 and continue to support the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. My Family and I are long time members of Temple Beth El in Boca Raton.
| Paul Jacobs: | Member at The Law Office of Paul Jacobs, P.A. |
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7000 W. Palmetto Park Road Suite 210 Boca Raton, FL 33433 |
| Website: | http://www.PaulJacobsLaw.com |
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Law Office of Paul Jacobs, P.A.
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Over the years, I have handled and tried a large number of personal injury cases ranging from automobile injury, motorcycle accidents, ATV accidents, wrongful/accidental deaths, medical malpractice and more.
I provide services in a range of areas concerned with legal issues involving family relationships, including but not limited to divorce, child support and custody, post dissolution matters, and adoption.
Some of my practice is devoted to general contracts and agreements. I negotiate and draft contracts between parties and handle contract disputes.
I have represented families in many wrongful death cases over the years. Recognizing that wrongful death matters are very difficult for the family involved, I channel all of my efforts to advocate on their behalf to the fullest extent.
Some of my biggest cases were in the realm of defective and/or dangerous products. I have litigated cases involving ATV's and 15-passenger vans, in addition to many other product liability cases.
If an insurer fails to make reasonable restitution, an allegation of bad faith may arise. In one of my largest cases, I successfully proved bad faith on the part of the insurer, resulting in a large recovery for my client.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar | Member | 1985 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| South Palm Beach County Bar Association | Member | 1990 - 1900 |
| Boca Tierra Homeowners Association | President | 1990 - 2014 |
| South Palm Beach County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center Board of Directors | Member | 2014 - 2018 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Top 100 Florida Verdicts | TopVerdict | 2007 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Binghamton University | Bachelor of Science (BS), | 1977 |
| University of Miami School of Law | Juris Doctor (J.D.) | 1985 |
| University of Miami School of Law | Juris Doctor (J.D.) | 1985 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Confidential Settlement | $1.5 Million Confidential Settlement |
| Hennarichs V. Fina | $4.5 Million Verdict |
| Wrongful Death Settlement | $500,000 settlement |
| Wrongful Death Settlement | $500,000 settlement |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 507695 | 1985 | 09/15/2021 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Business Review | Hennarichs V. Fina Article | 2008 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyers in the Classroom | Nuremberg Trials | 2018 |
| Global Entrepreneurship Program | Practicing Law | 2016 |
| Global Entrepreneurship Program | Practicing Law | 2015 |
| Lectures at Java Theater | How to Find the Right Lawyer | 1996 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Stanley Rosenblatt, P.A. | 1985 - 1986 |
| Associate | Marks, Aronovitz, & Leinoff, P.A. | 1986 - 1988 |
| Partner | Aronovitz & Jacobs, P.A. | 1988 - 1990 |
| Owner/Managing Partner | Jacobs and Straus, P.A. | 1990 - 2014 |
| Lawyer | Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC | 2014 - 2017 |
| Owner | Law Office of Paul Jacobs, P.A. | 2017 - 1900 |
| Owner | Law Office of Paul Jacobs, P.A. | N/A |
