Background
Jacobson, Richard Bert was born on January 21, 1945 in New York City. Son of Jack and Dora (Fisher) Jacobson.
Jacobson, Richard Bert was born on January 21, 1945 in New York City. Son of Jack and Dora (Fisher) Jacobson.
Bachelor, Brandeis U., 1966; Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, LaJolla, 1971; Juris Doctor, University of Wisconsin, 1983.
Assistant professor comparative literature, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1971-1980; law clerk to presiding judge, United States Bankruptcy Court (western district) Wisconsin, Madison, 1983-1984; instructor law school, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1984; sole practice, Madison, 1984-1986; partner, Borns, Macaulay & Jacobson, Madison, since 1986.
Member Institute Law and Humanities (Board of Governors 1980-1987), Semiotic Society American (chairman nominating committee 1978-1980), Association Trial Lawyers American.
Married Ellen Morris, August 18, 1968. 1 child, Miriam Emma.