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Donald L Jacobs

NW Injury Law Center - Vancouver Office | NW Injury Law Center - Portland Office β€’ Vancouver, WA
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Contact

Email
Phone
(360) 334-3753
Address
Vancouver, WA, US

Professional

About

**Donald L. Jacobs - Experienced Personal Injury Attorney in Vancouver, WA** Donald L. Jacobs is a highly respected attorney specializing in personal injury and insurance law, serving clients from the NW Injury Law Center's Vancouver and Portland offices. With a distinguished career spanning over four decades, Mr. Jacobs earned his Juris Doctorate from Seattle University in 1979 and is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Washington and Oregon. Before founding the NW Injury Law Center, Mr. Jacobs was a partner in a prominent law firm for more than 20 years, where he focused exclusively on personal injury law. His extensive experience has equipped him with a profound understanding of the intricacies involved in representing injured consumers, making him a trusted advocate for those seeking justice. An active member of the legal community, Mr. Jacobs is affiliated with the Washington, Oregon, and American Trial Lawyers Associations. He frequently shares his expertise as a lecturer on legal issues, contributing to the professional development of fellow attorneys in both Oregon and Washington. His leadership qualities are evident from his tenure on the governing board of the Oregon State Trial Lawyers Association, where he served as President in 2008-2009. Additionally, he was a board member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association from 1993 to 2000. Mr. Jacobs has been recognized for his exceptional contributions to the field, receiving the esteemed Alvin Anderson Award from the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association in 1997 and their Award for Professionalism in 2005. Beyond his legal practice, he has imparted his knowledge by teaching personal injury and insurance law at Clark College in Vancouver. Dedicated to advocating for injured clients, Donald L. Jacobs remains committed to ensuring that they receive the compensation they deserve. His extensive experience and unwavering dedication make him a formidable ally in personal injury cases.

About Personal Injury Law

Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.

Credentials

Education
1979 Seattle University JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2015 Trial Lawyer of the Year, Clark County Bar Association 2012 Presidents Award (2nd time), Oregon Trial Lawyers Association 2008 President's Award, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association 2008 Presidents Special Award of Appreciation, Oregon State Bar Association 2005 Award for Professionalism, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Publications
2009 Personal Injury Blog Auto accident claims and repaying your medical insurance
Associations
2009 - 2011 American Association for Justice Oregon State Delegate 2008 - 2009 Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Past President 2000 - 2012 Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Governing Board 1993 - 2000 Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Governing Board
Speaking
2015 Clark County Bar Association Care and Feeding of a Soft Tissue Case 2014 OTLA Annual Motor Vehicle CLE Washington Insurance Law 2014 Annual Clark County Presiding Court Update Clark County Presiding Court Update 2013 Multnomah County Bar Assn. Clark County Presiding Court Update and Trial Practices CLE 2010 Multnomah County Bar Association Clark County Presiding Court Update and Trial Practices CLE
Updated: Mar 29, 2026