Background
Jacobs, Paul Elliot was born on February 11, 1946 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of Leonard D. and Ruth (Jelenk) Jacobs.
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Paul Elliot Jacobs
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Northwestern University (Bachelor of Arts, 1968). University of Santa Clara (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1971).
Career
Worked at Hammer & Jacobs (San Jose, California) specializing in Family Law, Private Judging, Mediation. Admitted to the bar, 1972, California. Adjunct Professor, Santa Clara University Law School, 1993-1994.
Member, Board of Directors, 1977-1981, President, 1978-1980, San Jose Historical Museum Association. Member, 1977-1981, Chairperson, 1980-1981, Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission. Member, Saratoga City Council, 1994.
Vice Mayor, 1994-1995. Mayor, 1995-1996. Commissioner, City of Saratoga Planning Commission, 1992-1994. Member: Santa Clara County Bar Association (Vice-Chairperson, 1980 and Chairperson, 1981-1982, Family Law Executive Committee).
State Bar of California (Member, 1980-1986, and Chairman, 1985-1986, Family Law Advisory Commission). Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Treasurer, Northern California Chapter, 1983-1985). (Certified Specialist, Family Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization).
Philip L. Hammer and Paul E. Jacobs, extensively experienced in the practice of family law in a general practice law firm, established their partnership in 1985. Hammer & Jacobs is a small firm concentrating on complex marital dissolutions requiring specialized experience, particularly those involving large assets. Both partners are Certified Specialists in Family Law by the State Bar of California.
Mr. Hammer and Mr. Jacobs are Fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Hammer & Jacobs has the highest possible rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory.
Achievements
Membership
Member, Board of Directors, 1977-1981, President, 1978-1980, San Jose Historical Museum Association. Member, 1977-1981, Chairperson, 1980-1981, Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission. Member, Saratoga City Council, 1994.
Vice Mayor, 1994-1995. Mayor, 1995-1996. Commissioner, City of Saratoga Planning Commission, 1992-1994. Member: Santa Clara County Bar Association (Vice-Chairperson, 1980 and Chairperson, 1981-1982, Family Law Executive Committee).
State Bar of California (Member, 1980-1986, and Chairman, 1985-1986, Family Law Advisory Commission). Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Treasurer, Northern California Chapter, 1983-1985). (Certified Specialist, Family Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization).
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Treasurer, Northern California Chapter, 1983-1985). (Certified Specialist, Family Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization).
Connections
Married Renee M. Glennon, March 4, 1972. Children: Sarah, Andrew, Ian.
