Litigation Background
Jacob’s mediation practice draws on more than two decades as lead counsel in high-stakes commercial and real estate disputes in state and federal court and private arbitration. The matters below reflect the trial and arbitration experience he brings to evaluating cases at mediation.
Below is a representative selection of past matters, organized by proceeding type.
Arbitrations
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Represented co-owners in contentious 11-day JAMS arbitration involving valuable Newport Beach commercial property, resulting in award of more than $1.5 million and affirmation of client rights.
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Successfully defended clients in a multi-month JAMS arbitration with $15 million at stake; all claims denied, clients awarded $2.3 million in attorney fees and costs.
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Defended real estate fund in $30 million breach of fiduciary duty arbitration.
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Obtained award of specific performance in JAMS arbitration to enforce tenant-in-common investment agreement.
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Appellate counsel in Acquire II, Ltd. v. Colton Real Estate Group (2013) 213 Cal.App.4th 959, enforcing multiple arbitration agreements.
Trials
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Obtained 11–1 defense jury verdict on breach of guaranty action involving over $7.7 million and secured attorney fee award.
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Won $2.3 million jury verdict for Plaintiff in a commercial lease breach action.
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Defended six-week jury trial over $60 million personal guaranty; achieved favorable result.
Summary Proceedings
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Secured $2.625 million damages award following summary adjudication in Los Angeles Superior Court.
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Achieved dismissal at pleading stage of $100 million shareholder derivative suit.
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Won summary judgment for defendant on multi-claim case involving ERISA and punitive damages.