New Jersey Business Attorney | Startups, NIL, Gaming & Estate Planning | Hoboken

Legal Counsel for New Jersey's Startups, Athletes, Creators, and Gaming Companies

New Jersey sits at a unique crossroads of industries. The state's proximity to New York City's media and finance ecosystems, combined with its own thriving sports culture, growing startup scene, and progressive gaming regulatory environment, makes it one of the most dynamic markets for legal services on the East Coast. Jacobs Counsel's Hoboken office, just minutes from Manhattan via the PATH train, serves as a bridge between New York's deal flow and New Jersey's business community.

Startup Lawyer in Hoboken and North Jersey

The Jersey City and Hoboken corridor has emerged as a legitimate alternative to Manhattan for technology startups, with lower overhead and access to the same investor networks. As a startup lawyer serving Hoboken and the broader North Jersey area, Jacobs Counsel assists founders with entity formation and structuring, co-founder agreements, SAFE and convertible note documentation, employment and contractor agreements, and subscription-based outside counsel arrangements. Our fixed-fee model gives early-stage companies budget certainty at a stage where every dollar counts.

Sports Lawyer and NIL Attorney in New Jersey

New Jersey is home to major professional franchises, Division I athletic programs at Rutgers, Seton Hall, and Princeton, and a deep pipeline of high school talent. College athletes across the state are navigating NIL endorsement opportunities that require careful legal review. As a sports lawyer in New Jersey, Jacobs Counsel negotiates endorsement contracts, reviews collective agreements, and advises on compliance with both NCAA rules and New Jersey's NIL regulations. Founder Andrew Jacobs brings firsthand perspective as a former Division I athlete and NFLPA-certified agent.

Gaming Attorney in New Jersey

New Jersey was one of the first states to legalize online sports betting and has established itself as the gold standard for gaming regulation in the United States. Operators, platform providers, and skill-based gaming companies entering the New Jersey market or expanding their existing operations need counsel that understands the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement's requirements and the broader regulatory landscape. Jacobs Counsel provides licensing support, compliance analysis, and regulatory strategy for gaming businesses operating in or targeting New Jersey. Additionally, Andrew Jacobs leads the Gaming Law Bootcamp at Seton Hall Law School, reinforcing the firm's deep institutional knowledge of New Jersey's gaming regulatory framework.

Estate Planning Attorney in New Jersey

For New Jersey professionals, business owners, and families building long-term wealth, estate planning is essential to protecting assets across state lines. New Jersey has its own estate tax considerations that differ from neighboring states, and proper planning requires counsel familiar with these distinctions. Jacobs Counsel creates wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives for NJ residents, working alongside financial advisors to ensure plans are comprehensive and tax-efficient.