Mark S. Jacobs

The founder of and managing partner at Jacobs, Schwalbe & Petruzzelli, P.C., Mark S. Jacobs divides his practice among workers' compensation and Social Security Disability Insurance claims and appeals, labor and employment law, and personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and with clients throughout the southern and central portions of the state, he is admitted to practice in New Jersey as well as before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

In the workers' compensation area, Mr. Jacobs represents people who have been injured on the job or have contracted an occupational disease, and who are seeking their rightful benefits under their employer's insurance coverage. He often assists them with the preparation and submission of the required claim documentation, and provides advocacy in the event that a claim is disputed or denied. His SSDI clients are generally no longer able to work due to a physical or mental disability, and Mr. Jacobs shepherds them through what is often a lengthy and frustrating claims process.

In his employment law practice, Mr. Jacobs represents employees exclusively, and has experience in this regard has included discrimination, wrongful termination, and Family and Medical Leave Act disputes. His personal injury cases have arisen out of incidents involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability and defective products. Highly regarded by his colleagues for his successful track record in all of these areas, Mr. Jacobs has received a 10.0 "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo and an AV Preeminent* peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. A recipient of a Juris Doctor from the Camden branch of Rutgers Law School, he also holds an LL.M. from Temple University Beasley School of Law.

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