ABOUT

    Walk-On Mentality. Dealmaker Results.

    I walked on to Boston College basketball and competed in the ACC while studying in the Honors Program at the Carroll School of Management. I learned what it means to perform under pressure, build a personal brand, and navigate high-stakes environments where preparation meets opportunity.

    That experience shaped everything. I saw the gap between ambitious people with big deals on the table and lawyers who actually understood their world.

    In 2022, I founded Jacobs Counsel to close that gap.

    The Firm

    Jacobs Counsel LLC serves startups, athletes, creators, gaming companies, hospitality ventures, and growing families. Licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Ohio.

    Close Deals. Protect Assets. Build Legacies.

    Closing Deals

    Structuring ventures, negotiating contracts, protecting IP, navigating transactions

    Protecting Assets

    Business formation, risk mitigation, entity maintenance

    Building Legacies

    Estate planning, asset protection, wealth preservation

    Fixed-fee pricing. AI-native workflows. Big-firm sophistication at startup speed.

    We use technology to move faster and communicate clearerβ€”so you can focus on building while we handle the legal infrastructure.

    Credentials

    Andrew R. Jacobs, Esq. - Founder & Managing Attorney of Jacobs Counsel

    Andrew R. Jacobs, Esq.

    Founder & Managing Attorney

    Education

    J.D., Seton Hall Law (Tax & Estate Planning) β€’ University of Miami School of Law (Law Review) β€’ Boston College Carroll School of Management (Honors Program, Division I Basketball)

    Industry Roles

    Director, Sports, Entertainment & Gaming Initiatives, Seton Hall Law β€’ Director, Annual Gaming Law Bootcamp (150+ attendees) β€’ Former NFLPA-Certified Player Agent

    Published Work

    Symposium Editor, Seton Hall Legislative Journal

    Building the Next Generation of Sports & Gaming Law

    Straight out of law school, I was hired to build Seton Hall Law's sports, entertainment, and gaming law program. I developed curriculum, brought in industry practitioners, and positioned the school as a national leader in these emerging sectors.

    I now run the Annual Seton Hall Gaming Law Bootcamp, which attracts 150+ attendees and has become a key pipeline for legal talent entering the space.

    Athlete Alumni Advantage

    After launching the firm, I saw how poorly retired NFL players were being served. As a former NFLPA-certified agent, I knew the disability benefits and healthcare programs existedβ€”but most players had no idea how to access them.

    So I built Athlete Alumni Advantage to fix it. We help retired NFL players navigate the benefits they earned.

    Benefits unclaimed are rights denied.

    For Professional Advisors

    Financial advisors, CPAs, and wealth managers regularly refer clients to us for estate planning and business transactions. We coordinate directly with your team to ensure seamless execution.

    If you're looking for legal counsel who understands comprehensive wealth planning, let's talk.

    Ready to Get Started?

    Book a strategy call to discuss your venture. Fixed fees. Strategic partnership. Legal infrastructure that moves at your speed.