Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Baltimore
Founded in 1996 by Jim Jacobs and Dave Dembert, our firm has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive legal solutions tailored to our clients' needs. With decades of combined experience, we specialize in business and corporate law, estate planning, health care law, and airport concessions and real estate matters. Our attorneys prioritize long-term client relationships, ensuring a deep understanding of each client's unique legal challenges. We have earned the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory's highest AV rating for legal ability and ethical standards, reflecting our commitment to excellence. Our team includes recognized experts like Carolyn Jacobs, a leading health law attorney, and Jim Jacobs, a seasoned practitioner in airport concessions.We relocated to Quarry Lake in 2019 to better serve clients while maintaining our focus on personalized legal counsel. Our practice spans business formation, contract negotiations, estate administration, regulatory compliance, and complex real estate transactions. We pride ourselves on combining legal expertise with practical business insights to achieve favorable outcomes. Our clients range from family-owned businesses to national corporations, all benefiting from our dedication to integrity and client-centric service. This enduring approach has solidified our position as a trusted legal partner in Baltimore and beyond.
Services
Business & Corporate Law
Estate Planning & Administration
Health Care Law
Airport Concessions & Real Estate Law
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of experience in business and corporate law.
- Our attorneys hold Martindale-Hubbell's highest AV rating for legal ability.
- We provide personalized legal strategies for estate planning and health care law.
- Our team includes Super Lawyers-recognized practitioners in airport concessions.
- We combine legal expertise with practical business insights for real-world solutions.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV
- Super Lawyers
What people say
Expertise in health care law
Personalized estate planning
Strong regulatory compliance
Decades of experience
Trusted legal advice
Services
Business & Corporate Law
We advise businesses on formation, contracts, acquisitions, and operational matters. Our services include drafting shareholder agreements, employment contracts, and compliance documents. Clients benefit from strategic counsel tailored to industries like healthcare, technology, and retail.
Estate Planning & Administration
Our attorneys guide clients through wills, trusts, and tax planning to preserve wealth. We assist fiduciaries with estate administration and prepare federal/state tax returns. Services ensure smooth asset transitions while minimizing legal disputes.
Health Care Law
We represent providers on regulatory compliance, managed care contracts, and licensing. Our expertise covers HIPAA, fraud prevention, and physician employment agreements. Clients include hospitals, clinics, and individual practitioners navigating complex healthcare laws.
Airport Concessions & Real Estate Law
We draft concession agreements, negotiate leases, and ensure ACDBE compliance for airport operators. Real estate services include commercial acquisitions, financing documents, and lease negotiations for retail, office, and industrial properties.
People
Jim Jacobs
Principal
Jim Jacobs specializes in corporate law, health care, and airport concessions. With over 30 years of experience, he advises businesses on mergers, contracts, and regulatory compliance. He is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney.
Dave Dembert
Principal
Dave Dembert focuses on estate planning and administration. He has over 30 years of experience guiding clients through wills, trusts, and tax planning. He previously worked at a Big 8 accounting firm, enhancing his tax expertise.
Carolyn Jacobs
Of Counsel
Carolyn Jacobs is a leading health law attorney with expertise in regulatory compliance and provider contracts. She joined Jacobs & Dembert in 2012, bringing decades of experience in healthcare law and policy.
Questions
What areas of law does Jacobs & Dembert specialize in?
We specialize in business and corporate law, estate planning, health care law, and airport concessions and real estate matters.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Jacobs & Dembert, P.A. was founded in 1996 and has served clients for over 25 years.
Do your attorneys have industry-specific expertise?
Yes, our team includes Super Lawyers-recognized practitioners in airport concessions and health care law.
What sets your estate planning services apart?
Our estate planning integrates tax expertise and personalized strategies to ensure asset preservation and smooth transitions.
Can you assist with regulatory compliance for healthcare providers?
Yes, we help providers navigate HIPAA, fraud prevention, and federal/state regulatory requirements.
Where is your firm located?
We are based in Quarry Lake, Baltimore County, Maryland, near the Baltimore Beltway.
