Michelle L. Jacobs
About Michelle L. Jacobs
Michelle L. Jacobs is a lawyer based in Mequon, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Michelle L. Jacobs is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Mequon, Wisconsin
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Jacobs Law Office SC
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Mequon, WI
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