Melanie Coleman Jacobson
About Melanie Coleman Jacobson
Melanie Coleman Jacobson is a lawyer based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Melanie Coleman Jacobson is recognized in the following practice area:
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Arbitration
Current Firm: Association of Independent Mediators
Education: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., graduated 1975
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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