About Robert Briant

Robert Briant Jacobs is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1987. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Jacobs is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Robert B. Jacobs, a firm located in Livermore, California. He has been practicing law for over 30 years, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding regions.

Mr. Jacobs earned his Juris Doctor degree from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University in 1987. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Brigham Young University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1984. During his time at BYU, he was recognized for his academic achievements and commitment to the legal field.

Mr. Jacobs concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate law, business law, and construction law. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving commercial and residential real estate transactions, construction disputes, contract negotiations, and business formation. 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. Jacobs has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Alameda, the Superior Court of California for the County of Contra Costa, and the Superior Court of California for the County of Santa Clara. He has also appeared before the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. In addition to his litigation experience, he has served as a mediator and arbitrator, resolving disputes in various civil matters.

Mr. Jacobs is an active member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association, the Alameda County Bar Association, and the Eastern Alameda County Bar Association. He has served as Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association in 2020 and as Co-Chair of the ADR Section of the Alameda County Bar Association in 2020. He is also a fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America. Mr. Jacobs is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of the Bay Area effectively.

Education

Brigham Young Univ

Undergraduate Degree

Brigham Young Univ J Reuben Clark LS UT

Law Degree

Experience

Fee arbitrator

Bar Association of San Francisco
2019

has membership of the Executive Committee

Alameda County Bar Association ADR section
2018

Court Appointed Settlement Mentor

Contra Costa County Superior Court
2018

Panel Mediator

Bar Association of San Francisco
2017

Panel Mediator

Contra Costa County Superior Court
2017

Panel Mediator

Santa Clara County Superior Court
2017

Mediator

California Lawyers for the Arts
2017

has membership

Trial Law Institute
2017

Fellow

Constructions Lawyers Society of America
2017

Court Appointed Mediator

Alameda County Superior Court
2016

has membership of the Board of Directors

Tri-Valley Estate Planning Council
2015

Superior Court Judge pro tem

Contra Costa County Superior Court
1994

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Alameda State Trial Court
Superior Court of California for the County of Contra Costa State Trial Court
Superior Court of California for the County of Santa Clara State Trial Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

real estate law business law construction law

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations Trials

Certifications & Awards

MeadiatorTraining

California Lawyers for the Arts

Certificate in Mediation Skills Training

Northwestern University School of Professional Studies

Certificate in Arbitrator Training

Bar Association of San Francisco

CAR Mediator Training

California Association of Realtors

Professional Associations

Contra Costa County Bar Association

has membership 1987 - Current

Alameda County Bar Association

has membership 1987 - Current

Eastern Alameda County Bar Association

has membership 1987 - Current

Construction Lawyers Society of America

Fellow 2017 - 2018

Conta Costa County Builders Exchange

has membership 2008 - 2010

Office Locations

Main Office

 2300 1st St Ste 336 Livermore CA 94550