Richard F. Jacobs

Mr. Jacobs joined the Firm in 1980 and became a partner in 1981. He maintains an extensive practice in state and federal court, primarily in the areas of toxic tort and environmental litigation and products liability; defense of major insurance carriers in environmental coverage litigation; he represents a major international testing laboratory and also Fortune 100 companies in litigation on a statewide basis. He is an experienced speaker on toxic tort issues to legal organizations. 

Education and Credentials: The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1973 / The University of T exas, The University of Texas, B.A., 1970 / Admitted to the Texas Bar, 1973 / Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts of the Western and Southern Districts of Texas, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court / Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Associations, Awards & Honors: Travis County Bar Association / State Bar of Texas / Defense Research Institute / Texas Association of Defense Counsel