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 2023, 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 clearer—so you can focus on building while we handle the legal infrastructure.
Credentials
Andrew R. Jacobs, Esq.
Founder & Managing Attorney
Education
J.D., Seton Hall Law (Tax & Estate Planning) • University of Miami School of Law (Law Review) • Boston College Carroll School of Management (Honors Program, Division I Basketball)
Industry Roles
Director, Sports, Entertainment & Gaming Initiatives, Seton Hall Law • Director, Annual Gaming Law Bootcamp (150+ attendees) • Former NFLPA-Certified Contract Advisor
Published Work
Symposium Editor, Seton Hall Legislative Journal
What Clients Hire Us For
50-State Gaming Legal Opinions
Compliance analysis for skill-based gaming platforms entering the US market
Subscription Outside Counsel
Embedded legal partnership for startups at a fixed monthly fee
Estate & Legacy Planning
Wills, trusts, and asset protection for high earners and growing families
Creator & Athlete Brand Protection
Deal review, trademark strategy, and IP monetization
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 existed—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.