Wayne Jacobsen
About Wayne Jacobsen
Wayne Jacobsen is a lawyer based in Newport Beach, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. Wayne Jacobsen is recognized in the following practice area:
- Newport Beach, California
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: O'Melveny & Myers
Education: University of Southern California, J.D., graduated 1982 and University of California - Los Angeles, A.B., Magna Cum Laude, graduated 1979
Location: Newport Beach, CA
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