Jacobs Counsel Law - Sports Entertainment Gaming Attorney
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    AI-Native Legal Counsel.
    Built Different. Billed Different.

    Close deals. Protect assets. Build legacies.

    Legal counsel for startups, athletes, creators, and gaming companies. Licensed in NY, NJ, and OH.

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    NY • NJ • OH Licensed
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    Andrew R. Jacobs, Esq. - Founder & Managing Attorney of Jacobs Counsel
    FOUNDER & MANAGING ATTORNEY

    Andrew R. Jacobs, Esq.

    NYNJOH
    THE STORY

    Built by an Athlete.
    For High Performers.

    I walked onto Boston College basketball and competed in the ACC for four years. I learned what it meant to perform under pressure and navigate the business side of athletics before NIL even existed.

    That experience shaped everything. I saw brands profit off our names with zero compensation. I learned that your brand is your business—and most people don't protect it until it's too late.

    I started Jacobs Counsel to be the embedded legal partner I wish I had as an athlete. Jacobs Counsel is an AI-native firm—using technology to accelerate research and drafting while attorneys focus on strategy and relationships.

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    WHAT WE DO

    Close Deals. Protect Assets. Build Legacies.

    Three pillars of legal support for ambitious people building something that matters.

    Close Deals

    Contracts, negotiations, sponsorships, licensing, partnerships, and acquisitions.

    • Contract negotiation & drafting
    • NIL & endorsement deals
    • Business transactions
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    Protect Assets

    Your brand, your IP, your business structure. Legal infrastructure that shields what you've created.

    • Trademark & IP protection
    • Entity formation & structure
    • Compliance & licensing
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    Build Legacies

    Protect what you've built for the people who matter most. Generational strategies for growing families.

    • Wills & trusts
    • Asset protection
    • Wealth transfer strategies
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    Need All Three?

    Our Outside Counsel retainer gives you embedded legal partnership across every deal, every asset, every venture—for one fixed monthly fee.

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    WHO WE SERVE

    Built for Builders

    Legal infrastructure for the industries where deals move fast and stakes run high.

    Startups

    Entity formation, founder agreements, fundraising, and the legal infrastructure to scale.

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    Athletes

    NIL deals, endorsements, brand protection, and wealth preservation for collegiate and pro athletes.

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    Creators

    Content rights, sponsorship deals, platform agreements, and IP monetization strategies.

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    Gaming

    Multi-state licensing, compliance, skill vs. chance analysis, and esports contracts.

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    Professionals & Families

    Estate planning, asset protection, employment agreements, and generational wealth strategies.

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    Also serving hospitality businesses, executives, financial advisors, and agencies. View all

    FREE RESOURCES

    Legal Guides to Get You Started

    Practical playbooks and checklists for startups, athletes, creators, and gaming companies.

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    The Startup Legal Playbook

    Agile outside counsel strategies for SaaS growth, funding rounds, and AI innovation.

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    High Earner's Estate Planning Checklist

    Protect what you've built with wills, trusts, and asset protection strategies.

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    Deal Review Checklist

    What to look for before you sign anything. Red flags, negotiation tips, and contract essentials.

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    Gaming Compliance 101

    Navigate regulations without getting shut down. Multi-state licensing and compliance essentials.

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    Trusted by Elite Clients

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    "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."

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    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."

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    Gene Williams

    Business Owner

    "Excellent counsel and guidance making sure we covered all the issues and nuances to our estate planning and wills. Highly recommend!"

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    KNOWLEDGE BASE

    Legal Strategy for Your Industry

    Deep-dive articles on NIL, gaming compliance, IP protection, and more.

    Athletes & NILCreatorsGaming & EsportsStartupsProfessionals
    Professionals
    •9 min read

    Estate Planning for Young Professionals: Why Waiting Is the Most Expensive Mistake

    If you have income, assets, or people who depend on you, you need an estate plan regardless of your age or net worth. Without a plan, your state decides who gets your assets, who makes your medical decisions, and who handles your finances.

    Feb 14, 2026Read More
    Gaming & Esports
    •10 min read

    What Is a 50-State Gaming Legal Opinion (And Why Your Platform Needs One)?

    A 50-state gaming legal opinion is a formal legal analysis of whether your game qualifies as legal skill-based gaming, illegal gambling, or regulated sweepstakes in each U.S. state. Learn why investors, payment processors, and app stores require one.

    Feb 13, 2026Read More
    Athletes
    •9 min read

    Navigating Endorsement Deals: Red Flags Every Athlete Should Know

    Endorsement deals can be career-defining opportunities or career-ending mistakes. The difference often lies in the details most athletes overlook until it's too...

    Nov 15, 2025Read More
    QUESTIONS ANSWERED

    How We Work

    I already have a lawyer. Why would I need you?

    Most lawyers are generalists who bill by the hour and disappear between projects. Jacobs Counsel specializes in deals, IP, and wealth protection for high performers—and stays embedded in your business. One relationship across every venture, every deal, every asset.

    How is this different from a $500/hour BigLaw firm?

    Fixed fees. Direct access to your attorney. No junior associates learning on your dime. The firm uses AI to handle research and first drafts—so you get senior-level strategy at a fraction of BigLaw cost, with faster turnarounds.

    What if I just need help with one deal?

    That is exactly what Deal Support is for. Flat fee, defined scope, fast execution. Many clients start there and upgrade to Outside Counsel once they see how the firm works.

    You use AI—does that mean a robot is handling my case?

    No. AI handles the grunt work—research, first drafts, document review. A licensed attorney reviews everything before it reaches you. You get the speed of technology with the judgment of experienced counsel.

    Do you work with financial advisors and wealth managers?

    Extensively. Jacobs Counsel partners with RIAs, family offices, and wealth managers to deliver coordinated legal services for your HNW clients. You stay the quarterback—Jacobs Counsel handles the legal execution. Learn about advisor collaboration →

    How do I know if we are a good fit?

    Book a 15-minute strategy call. No pitch, no pressure. I will talk through your situation and tell you honestly whether Jacobs Counsel is the right firm—or point you somewhere better if it is not.
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