Jacobs

What Jacobs does

Jacobs P.C. is a boutique business, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation law firm based in New York City, operating from a 9,000 square foot headquarters at 717 Fifth Avenue. The firm is led by Founder/Chairman Leo Jacobs and Managing Partner Adam Sherman, with a team of 14 that includes senior counsel, associates, paralegals, and administrative staff claiming more than 100 years of combined legal experience. Its practice is anchored in two core service lines—Commercial Litigation and Bankruptcy (Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and corporate restructuring)—and extends into industry-specific counsel for Real Estate, Financial Services, Construction, Healthcare, Professional Services, Technology & Startups, and Cannabis & CBD clients. The firm represents a mix of high-net-worth individuals, real estate developers, distressed businesses, and financial institutions in complex, high-stakes matters including guaranty enforcement defense, lender liability, partnership disputes, and white-collar defense.

The firm generates revenue through professional-services billings on a quote-based, case-by-case basis, with no disclosed subscription, retainer, or platform product. Supplementary revenue or pipeline comes from a $997 'Real Estate Crisis Survival Guide' masterclass offered with a 30-day free trial as a lead-generation funnel. The core technology stack consists of standard legal practice and case management systems; there is no proprietary platform, no API, and no disclosed AI/automation capability. Distribution is primarily through direct client engagement, professional referrals, and a thought-leadership content engine that includes the 'Confronting the Impossible' podcast hosted by Leo Jacobs, regular earned media in The Real Deal, and active participation in industry forums including The Real Deal New York and South Florida events.

The customer base is concentrated in high-value enterprise engagements, with notable matters for Meyer and Joseph Chetrit (defense of $280M+ in guaranty claims), LuxUrban Hotels (lead Chapter 11 counsel), Heritage Equity Partners, DaMikele Hospitality, and others. The firm holds a Chambers USA 2024 double ranking in Commercial Litigation and Bankruptcy, a 2025 ConnectCRE Lawyers in Real Estate Award, and multiple Martindale-Hubbell recognitions, positioning it in the upper tier of NYC bankruptcy and restructuring boutiques despite its small absolute size.

Name

Jacobs

Legal name

Jacobs P.C.

Website

https://jacobspc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jacobs P.C. is a New York City boutique law firm specializing in commercial litigation, bankruptcy (Chapter 7/11), and corporate restructuring, serving real estate developers, distressed businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and financial institutions in high-stakes matters from its 717 Fifth Avenue headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency Law (BPAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

Keywords

• Commercial litigation services
• Bankruptcy and restructuring
• Real estate legal services
• Chapter 11 reorganization
• Creditor debtor law

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Commercial Litigation: Representation of businesses and high-net-worth individuals in commercial disputes, real estate litigation, partnership disputes, and white-collar criminal matters.
2. Legal Services - Bankruptcy: Representation of businesses and individuals in Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and other bankruptcy proceedings including creditor and debtor representation.
3. Masterclass Subscription: Premium educational content on real estate crisis survival with '$997 Masterclass' offering free 30-day trial for lead generation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jacobs P.C. is a boutique law firm that provides legal representation in commercial litigation, bankruptcy proceedings (Chapter 7 and Chapter 11), corporate restructuring, and industry-specific legal counsel for real estate, financial services, construction, healthcare, professional services, technology, and cannabis clients. The firm represents businesses, real estate developers, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals across federal, state, and bankruptcy courts in New York, with supplemental educational content delivered through a podcast and online masterclass.

Product overview

Jacobs P.C. is a boutique business, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation law firm based in New York City. The firm offers a portfolio of legal practice areas centered on two core services: Commercial Litigation and Bankruptcy/Corporate Reorganization. Beyond these core areas, the firm provides specialized legal services across multiple industries including Real Estate, Financial Services, Construction, Healthcare, Professional Services, Technology & Startups, and Cannabis. The firm also offers supplementary content through the 'Confronting the Impossible' podcast and a 'Real Estate Crisis Survival Guide' masterclass. The practice areas work together to provide comprehensive legal representation from pre-dispute counseling through complex litigation and restructuring proceedings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Litigation Full-service commercial litigation representation for businesses and high net-worth individuals in various disputes including white-collar criminal matters.
• Bankruptcy Representation for businesses and individuals in all types of bankruptcy proceedings including Chapter 11 reorganizations and corporate restructuring.
• Real Estate Legal Services Comprehensive real estate legal support including development, financings, acquisitions, landlord-tenant issues, workouts, and bankruptcies.
• Financial Services Legal Services Legal counsel for financial institutions including commercial banks, private equity funds, venture capital funds, REITs, fintech companies, and digital asset handlers.
• Construction Litigation Legal representation for construction projects including contract drafting, disputes, litigation, mechanics' liens, and foreclosure actions.
• Healthcare Legal Services Legal representation for healthcare providers, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers, and other healthcare organizations.
• Professional Services Legal Services Legal services for accounting firms, engineering firms, law firms, physicians' groups, and specialty practices including corporate governance and malpractice claims.
• Technology & Startups Legal Services Legal services for technology clients ranging from startup launch and growth to M&A, venture capital investing, and regulatory compliance in AI, blockchain, and fintech.
• Cannabis & CBD Legal Services Legal counsel for medical and adult-use cannabis operators including licensing, regulatory compliance, business formation, and litigation.
• Confronting the Impossible Podcast Podcast hosted by Leo Jacobs featuring industry leaders discussing real estate distress, litigation risk, and business strategies.
• Real Estate Crisis Survival Guide Masterclass Educational masterclass by Leo Jacobs on navigating financial distress and real estate bankruptcy, offered as a $997 value with 30-day free trial access for lead generation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Defeated $280 million in guaranty claims
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cohen Hochman & AllenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeo Jacobs served as associate attorney at Cohen Hochman & Allen early in his career, an administrative and environmental law firm representing management before government agencies and courts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Blank Rome LLP: National full-service firm with a substantial business restructuring and bankruptcy practice. Comparable in handling real estate and financial institution restructuring work but at significantly larger scale.
• Akerman LLP: Larger national firm with significant real estate, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation practices. Overlaps with Jacobs P.C. on commercial real estate and restructuring matters but with broader geographic and practice coverage.

Direct peers

• Kelley Drye & Warren LLP: NYC firm with notable bankruptcy, real estate, and commercial litigation groups. Comparable in serving real estate developers and financial institutions in distressed-asset and lender disputes.
• Cole Schotz P.C. Mid-Atlantic/Northeast boutique with deep bankruptcy, restructuring, and commercial litigation bench. Directly comparable as a similarly sized firm focused on distressed-debtor work and real estate-related restructurings.
• Brown Rudnick LLP: Boston/NYC firm with a strong restructuring and commercial litigation practice. Directly comparable in handling complex Chapter 11 matters and high-stakes real estate disputes for institutional and high-net-worth clients.
• Lowenstein Sandler LLP: NYC/New Jersey firm with a leading bankruptcy and distressed-investing practice serving similar sponsor and creditor clients. Comparable in technical depth on Chapter 11 and out-of-court restructurings.
• Pryor Cashman: Mid-sized NYC firm with strong commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and real estate practices. Comparable to Jacobs P.C. in targeting real estate developers, distressed-asset owners, and high-net-worth individuals for complex disputes.
• Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP: NYC mid-sized firm with strong commercial litigation and bankruptcy practices. Comparable in representing similar high-net-worth and institutional clients in real estate and financial services disputes.
• Kasowitz Benson Torres: NYC-based litigation and restructuring boutique known for high-stakes commercial disputes and bankruptcy work. Closely comparable in practice mix and client type to Jacobs P.C., particularly in real estate and financial services litigation.

Regional players

• Catafago Fini LLP: NYC boutique where Managing Partner Adam Sherman previously served as counsel. Directly comparable in practice area focus on commercial litigation and real estate matters serving a similar client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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