Jacob Shisha
About Jacob Shisha
Jacob Shisha is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Jacob Shisha is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
Current Firm: Tabak Mellusi & Shisha LLP
Education: Tulane University, J.D., graduated 1989
Location: New York, NY
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