The Madison Building
31 Lake Street, P.O. Box 159
Stamford, New York 12167
(607) 652-7511
At Jacobs & Jacobs, Esqs. we know that finding and working with a lawyer can be a daunting task. However, there are many situations that arise that require sound legal advice and representation.
Here at our firm, we strive to make your experience a positive one. We are a full-service firm with experienced attorneys who specialize in a variety of areas. We are here to help you with a wide range of legal needs.
We've included information on this site about our firm's history, our lawyers, and our areas of expertise. Knowing more about our lawyers is important for our clients to feel comfortable when selecting our firm for representation.
We look forward to working with you.
Attorney
Michael A. Jacobs
Michael A. Jacobs is a graduate of Stamford Central School and McGill University. He completed his law school education at Albany Law School of Union University. While in law school, he was a member of the Justinian Society which was composed of top 10 graduates. He also served as editor of the Albany Law Review.
Mr. Jacobs has more than 40 years experience in his profession. His work includes matrimonial, criminal, negligence, product liability, medical malpractice and commercial law matters. Mr. Jacobs is admitted in the courts of New York State. He was admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States shortly after his fifth year or practice. He personally argued nearly 40 cases in Appellte Division of the State of New York with a success rate of more than 65 percent. He has also argued cases in the New York Court of Appeals and the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Attorney
Patrick J. Cannon (2008)
Patrick J. Cannon was a 1971 graduate of Albany Law School. He practiced as an associate in the firm of Jacobs and Jacobs, Esqs. with Elias H. Jacobs and Michael A. Jacobs from 1973 until 1987. He left private practice to become Confidential Law Clerk to the Hon. Robert Harlem, Justice of the Supreme Court, from 1987 to 1991 and thereafter was affiliated with the firm of Harlem, Harlem and Cannon. Patrick J. Cannon was also an Assistant District Attorney and later Chief Assistant District Attorney for the County of Delaware from 1992 until 2000, while having his own practice in the Village of Margaretville, where he also served as Margaretville Village Attorney and as attorney for the Margaretville Fire District.
