Patrick Jacobs
Of Counsel
Patrick Jacobs is an experienced civil litigator with a proven track record in complex cases, including multi-million dollar judgments and high-profile defenses.
Patrick is of counsel at Stalwart Law Group, who is well known for being a highly skilled litigator and dedicated advocate for his clients. As a twice recognized Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine, he brings extensive experience in complex business disputes, professional liability, product liability, insurance agents and brokers’ liability, premises liability, construction defects, personal injury, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith, insurance coverage, white-collar crime, and employment law.
Notable Wins/Settlements & Verdicts:
- $10,000,000+ Judgment: Secured against a commercial real estate broker, including punitive damages.
- $6,650,000 and $5,664,000 Jury Verdicts: Co-tried two plaintiff cases involving breach of contract and quasi-contract.
- Defense Award: Achieved in a contested medical causation case with $5 million in damages and coverage.
- Successful Defense in High-Profile Case: Defended a binding fee arbitration dispute before a commercial American Arbitration Association panel involving attorney’s fees in a Sarbanes Oxley case.
- Multi-Million Dollar CERCLA Lawsuit: Served on a successful trial team in a lawsuit against the U.S. government for groundwater contamination.
- Civil Case Defense: Successfully defended a civil case with potential damages in the mid-to-high seven-figure range, convincing a jury that law enforcement officials had fabricated evidence and clearing his client of liability.
- Catastrophic Injury Case: Achieved a defense jury verdict in a seven-figure exposure case, resulting in the implementation of a new safety warning system by the County of Los Angeles.
- Brain Damage Case: Arbitrated a brain damage case in an underinsured motorist matter, securing a defense award by proving the lack of credibility of the insured claimant and treating physician.
- Significant Binding Arbitration Wins: Secured low dollar awards in cases involving severe injuries, including organic brain damage, cervical spine fractures, and failed cervical fusion, by successfully challenging the credibility of the claimants.
More About Patrick
Patrick has a proven track record of success in both civil and criminal jury trials, as well as binding arbitration proceedings. He has successfully prosecuted declaratory relief actions on insurance coverage issues involving millions of dollars and secured a significant verdict for an individual against one of the nation’s largest commercial banking institutions in a breach of contract case. Patrick has also handled a wide range of insurance coverage matters and extensive appellate work.
Community Involvement:
Patrick has served as a judge pro tem for the Los Angeles County Superior Court and has volunteered as a court-appointed arbitrator in numerous judicial arbitration proceedings. In addition to his professional achievements, he has consistently demonstrated his commitment to the community by dedicating countless hours to pro bono work, ensuring that those in need have access to legal representation.
Contact Information
- 310-954-2000 ext. 706
- patrick@stalwartlaw.com
Education
- Southwestern Law School, J.D.