Leo Jacobs

Leo Jacobs is a New York commercial litigation and bankruptcy lawyer who represents clients in complex business law matters. His work at Jacobs P.C., covers corporate transactions, corporate crime, business disputes, restructuring, regulatory compliance, and financial rehabilitation. Leo helps clients assess risk, protect assets, and resolve conflicts through clear advice, negotiation, and strong advocacy. He has handled matters in federal, state, and bankruptcy courts, as well as administrative tribunals. His practice focuses on practical solutions for companies, investors, lenders, property owners, and business leaders.

Leo earned a J.D. from New York Law School, where he studied Labor Relations and Employment Law and served on the Alternative Dispute Resolution Team. He also earned a B.A. from Queens College in Cognitive Applied Psychology. His education supports his ability to analyze disputes, understand business pressure, and explain legal choices in a direct way. He was part of these associations: American Psychology Honor Society (PSY-CHI): High Honors and Golden Key International Honor Society- Top 15%. He uses this background when advising clients on litigation strategy, employment issues, regulatory questions, corporate governance, and settlement options.

Leo began his career in administrative and environmental law, representing management before government agencies and courts. He addressed compliance issues across industries such as health, transportation, sanitation, hospitality, waste removal, air, and water regulation. He later served as General Counsel for a real estate litigation finance company, advising on commercial matters, litigation, compliance, leasing, development, management, and property sales. That role gave him experience joining legal analysis with business judgment.

Leo helps clients move forward when disputes, debt issues, investigations, or transactions create pressure. He develops focused arguments, negotiates settlements, and looks for efficient paths that reduce legal and financial risk. His work includes Chapter 11 matters, UCC issues, mezzanine financing, lending, real estate, restructurings, fiduciary concerns, and agency disputes.

Leo Jacobs also provides pro bono representation to community organizations, using his legal skills to support people and groups facing serious legal needs. Clients value his steady communication, direct planning, and ability to translate complex legal problems into practical next steps during demanding business legal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Jacobs P.C.
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• New York Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Queens College
  BA in Cognitive Applied Psychology

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