Ralph L. Jacobson

Ralph L. Jacobson is a founder and of counsel partner at GJEL Accident Attorneys, based in San Jose, California, where he represents individuals and families in personal injury matters. His practice focuses on a broad range of cases, including animal bites, brain injuries, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, slip-and-fall incidents, trucking accidents and wrongful death claims. Through his extensive legal experience, he provides clients with knowledgeable counsel and representation in matters involving serious injuries and losses.

Mr. Jacobson approaches personal injury cases with an understanding of the legal and financial challenges that can follow an accident or other life-altering event. His practice includes representing plaintiffs in complex personal injury and premises liability matters. He has experience addressing cases involving motor vehicle and trucking accidents, traumatic brain injuries, animal attacks, and wrongful death. His work is focused on helping clients understand their legal options and pursuing appropriate remedies under California law.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Jacobson is a co-author of California Government Tort Liability Practice, a legal reference addressing issues involving government tort liability. His involvement in this work reflects his experience with complex civil litigation and California tort law.

Mr. Jacobson earned his Juris Doctor from Stanford University. He previously received a Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from Washington University in St. Louis. He was admitted to practice law in California in 1970 and is also admitted before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and the Supreme Court of the United States.

In recognition of his legal abilities and professional standards, Mr. Jacobson has earned an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. He maintains professional memberships with the Alameda County Bar Association, the Contra Costa County Bar Association and The State Bar of California.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.