About Ralph Lawrence
Ralph Lawrence Jacobson is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1970. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Jacobson is a partner at Gillin Jacobson Ellis et al, a law firm located in Orinda, California. He has been practicing law for over 55 years, serving clients throughout the Contra Costa County area.
Mr. Jacobson earned his Juris Doctor degree from Stanford University Law School. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Washington University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. Specific graduation years are not available.
Mr. Jacobson concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury and products liability law. He represents individuals in matters involving workplace injuries, automobile accidents, and defective products. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Jacobson has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Contra Costa and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in the Bay Area for several years.
Mr. Jacobson is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys of California, where he is a member of the President's Club. He is also a member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association. He is fluent in English, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Contra Costa County effectively.
