Robert B. Jacobs

Mr. Jacobs is very easy to talk to and was incredibly helpful in my situation. The charge was very reasonable for the assistance I received. I feel he was really knowledgable to my construction issues, and addressed it in a very compassionate manner.

Mr. Jacobs was referred to me from my estate lawyer and it was a blessing that she did. I lost 3 immediate family members within 7 months last year and found myself the sole trustee of the family trust. Things got even worse when I found out that a contractor that had been hired to fix up and sell the house fraudulently signed my name on a loan against the house. I live out of the State of California and was absolutely devastated and angry to be taken advantage of at a horrible time of my life. As soon as I signed on with Mr. Jacobs everything started to turn around in the right direction immediately. He also put me in touch with a top notch realtor.
I can never thank Mr. Jacobs enough for all he did for me especially when we never even met in person, everything was done via telephone. I would recommend him antime. Thank you Bob!

Mr. Jacobs was referred to me through another attorney. He took the time to really understand my case and offered me strategic options to resolve my case. Rather than take my money and simply file a law suit, he offered several other alternatives that would not only keep me out of the litigation process and out of court it would, in turn, mean he would not make any money off of my results. In other words, he has ethics.
I was really pleased with the advice and counsel I received by Mr. Jacobs. I would feel more than completely comfortable referring him to anyone I know without hesitation.

If I could rate Robert Jacobs 10-​stars I would. I was referred to Mr. Jacobs from my real estate agent when I found myself involved in a real estate transaction where the seller’s broker was acting inappropriately trying to cancel the contract. Mr. Jacobs attention to detail and his strategic approach to our circumstances led to a successful outcome to a situation I initially thought was bleak. Mr. Jacobs approach to the case was that of a skillful chess player. He anticipated with accuracy the response and actions of the seller and the seller’s broker and was able to provide me with all the «what if» options as he worked on my case.
The best outcome for my case was 100% of my attorney fees paid by the seller and the close of escrow on the house for my family. He was successful in making it happen and I couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend Robert Jacobs and would definitely retain him again.

Bob,
Thank you so much for your calm questions, your patience, and your amazing ability gather information, synthesize it, and to get to the point.
Your letter and the other documents provided clarity and confidence to help me find my voice and support my client’s in a highly professional manner.
I really appreciate and like your work. I am very a big fan!
My Best!
Murline Monat, REALTOR

I was referred by Tri Valley Housing Authority (an agency that’s supposed to help people w/​financial & housing issues). I was advised his services were expensive, but he was the best. I have only hired one other attorney before — for divorce. That time I got a free consultation & the attorney didn’t waste time. Mr. Jacobs doesn’t give free consultations. He stood at his computer typing while I told him my situation & what I was thinking of doing. Once I was done, he sat back in his seat & ‘processed’ the info. He informed me that this could take some time & leaned back again in his chair & ‘PROCESSED’ — some more?! This was costing me money each minute he sat there!
Then he came up with these ideas that wouldn’t work for me — such as filing for bankruptcy to eliminate a mortgage loan. The loan is not in my name — which I already told him! Then suggested ideas that would cost me 15−20K. Most of my issue is that I am newly divorced & can’t afford the house I live in & was also left with IRS debt. Yet, he kept finding things that would just keep me in debt. He was nice enough to hand me a tissue –WOW! I was told how lucky I was to be referred to him — that he doesn’t usually toot his own horn, but he was very good at what he does & could shop around & not get the experience/​expertise he could provide. Again, I am being charged by the minute, $ 5.83/minute. I couldn’t sum up the courage to tell him I was done. I was so desperate for some good advice that I just sat there & listened, but finally felt none of his ‘processing’ was getting me anywhere. I told him I would think on the info, knowing full well I would not hire him. I was shocked when he handed me the bill. As it turns out my appt lasted 132.08 min & was charged for every one of them! I think I was even charged for the time it took him to sign for a UPS package during my appt — he never stopped the clock that seemed to run the min he stood at his computer. I realize I took up his time, & he gave me advice, but feel like it was just a waste of money I don’t have right now. Though I don’t have much experience w/​lawyer interactions, I would think the person should just listen (taking a FEW notes) instead of typing everything I say, then having to ‘process’ it. My advice: look for a lawyer that does offer FREE CONSULTATIONS!