Jacob has significant expertise defending complex medical malpractice claims and related issues. He has extensive experience representing hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in complex malpractice claims. As the Chief Trial Attorney for MMPO Defense’s Georgia office, he concentrates on medical malpractice and healthcare law matters.

Before joining MMPO Defense, Jacob was partner at a national defense litigation firm where he specialized in high exposure medical malpractice cases. As a leader on the National Trial Counsel team, he has handled high stakes claims on behalf of carriers and clients in over 20 states.

Before moving to Atlanta in the 2010’s, Jacob started his legal career with one of the preeminent plaintiff firms in the country, where he spent years learning the plaintiff-perspective on medical malpractice claims. He continues to utilize this experience on behalf of MMPO’s clients.

A native of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, he received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina, where he also received the Luther Lee Award for trial practice. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Clemson University. Jacob lives in Atlanta with his fiancé and their dog Odin.

Credentials

Clemson University, BA University of South Carolina, Joseph F. Rice School of Law, JD Trial Certification (AAJ – Cambridge, MA)

Bar Admissions

Georgia South Carolina North Carolina The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals The U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Memberships

Defense Research Institute Georgia State Bar Association North Carolina State Bar Association South Carolina Bar Association South Carolina Bar House of Delegates, Out of State Representative (2020-present)

Recognitions

Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch, 2021 – 2024 Georgia Super Lawyers® Rising Star, 2021 – 2024 Luther Lee Award for Trial practice