Overview
Jacob is a national trial lawyer who represents companies in their most consequential disputes, including those involving substantial financial exposure, reputational risk, and high-stakes outcomes. With an innate ability to swiftly comprehend difficult issues to implement a winning strategy, he regularly represents multinational corporations in complex litigation across a variety of subjects and industries, including financial services, technology, media, retail, and energy, as well as high-profile entertainment and professional sports matters.
Jacob has played a leading role in some of the firm's most significant trials across the country. He delivered the closing argument that led up to a $16+ million jury verdict in a dispute among ticket management competitors, secured a $21 million commercial construction verdict recognized among the top commercial verdicts nationally that year, and, most recently, tried a landmark wage and hour class action with far-reaching industry implications. He also co-led a two-month financial institution jury trial that resulted in a complete defense verdict, even as co-defendants faced a nearly nine-figure liability and punitive finding.
Frequently deployed on accelerated timelines when trial is imminent and the margin for error is minimal, Jacob takes control of strategy, aligns trial teams, refines case themes, and executes in the courtroom. He is known for quickly mastering large, complex factual records, identifying issues that will drive outcome, and presenting facts and argument with clarity and precision to judges and juries alike.
Jacob has substantial experience in consumer class actions and privacy litigation, including high-exposure claims involving emerging data-use theories, consumer protection statutes, and rapidly evolving regulatory frameworks. His work in this space spans some of the most scrutinized and fast-moving areas of litigation, where he advises major consumer-facing companies on risk at the intersection of technology, data, and regulation.
Drawing on his trial background, Jacob approaches each matter with a focus on early case framing, aggressive motion practice, and positioning the action for dispositive outcomes or favorable resolution. He is adept at navigating novel legal theories before courts addressing issues for the first time, while maintaining a practical, business-oriented perspective that aligns legal strategy with broader client objectives.
Experience
- Represented global construction and dredging company, securing $22 million dollar jury verdict.
- Secured $16.3 million jury verdict for ticket management company on its claims against a rival.
- Secured complete defense verdict in financial institution jury trial, in which jury rejected all claims of aiding and abetting related to $37 million real estate loan. By contrast, co-defendants found liable for $83.25 million, including punitive damages.
- Represented world’s largest online retailer in two month bench trial regarding labor and employment dispute.
- Served as national counsel in over 50 jurisdictions on behalf of both a publicly traded REIT and a global investment firm in $780 million dispute.
- Secured favorable outcome for Hollywood film studio in $110 million contract dispute.
- Represented professional sport CEO in contract dispute against team, securing favorable result.
- Defended consumer products company in a consumer class action involving flagship brand, preventing certification of a national class.
- Represented leading private equity firm in commercial dispute with international bank.
- Defended chemical manufacturer in complex $280 million admiralty case, limiting liability at bench trial.
- Represented tech company in complex and highly technical IP matter regarding misappropriation of trade secrets.
- Represented bank executive in commercial matter involving a leading global bank and the FDIC, securing favorable outcome in a highly complex matter.
Accolades
Honors & Recognitions
- Named to the Thriving in Their 40s List, Los Angeles Business Journal, 2025
- Recognized as One to Watch for Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers in America, 2022-2024
- Honored among Top 25 biggest commercial verdicts, 2019
Affiliations
Professional
- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
- Member, Boston Bar Association
News
Education
JD, Boston College Law School, 2010
BA, University of Iowa, 2006
Admissions
California
Massachusetts
Courts
US Court of Appeals, First Circuit
US District Court, District of Massachusetts
Clerkships
- Massachusetts Superior Court