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[5.0 on Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=jacobs+counsel+law+reviews) > As an entrepreneur building my own business, I am grateful to have Drew as my trusted legal counsel. His work is prompt, thorough, professional, and relatable. Carley Horan , Entrepreneur > Drew and his team are the best of the best. Honest, hardworking, and reliable. They've handled a wide range of legal projects on our behalf and they always deliver quality work - on time. Gene Williams , Business Owner ## Two ways to work together. ### Ongoing Counsel Recurring legal support for companies across industries. The engagement sets out the scope, staffing and fee structure, with principal-led supervision. ### Defined Projects A contract, transaction, legal opinion or other defined piece of work. We agree the deliverables, assumptions and fee structure in writing. ### What happens next 1. 1. Fit call with Jamee — Share what you are working on, your timing and the help you need. 2. 2. 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The firm was founded by Drew Jacobs, Director of the Seton Hall Annual Gaming Law Bootcamp and a Super Lawyers Rising Star for Entertainment and Sports Law in New Jersey and New York Metro. We are licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Ohio. [Meet the team](/about#team)[Read the full bio](/about/drew-jacobs) ## Selected insights. [All insights](/blog) [Gaming ### Gaming Compliance Checklist: Essential Steps for Operators ](/blog/gaming-compliance-checklist-2025) [AI & Startups ### AI Tools and Copyright: What Startups Need to Know ](/blog/ai-tools-copyright-startups) [Sports & Athletes ### NIL Basics: A Guide for College Athletes ](/blog/nil-basics-practical-guide) ## Questions, answered. ### Can Jacobs Counsel serve as ongoing outside counsel? Yes. Jacobs Counsel serves as ongoing outside counsel to companies across industries. Recurring outside-counsel work may be hourly, retainer-based, or hybrid. 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