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General Legal Lawyer

Jacoby & Meyers, LLP is a full-service law firm dedicated to providing high-quality representation with compassion. Our attorneys help with general legal cases including Matrimonial and Family Law, Nursing Home Abuse, Elder Law, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning, many types of Criminal Law, Bankruptcy & Foreclosure, and Employment Law.

For over 45 years we have been here to help our clients through the difficult times.If you or a loved one needs the help of a general legal attorney, contact us today.

Matrimonial and Family Law
Nursing Home Abuse
Elder Law
Wills, Trusts & Estate planning
Criminal Law
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13) & Foreclosure
Employment law

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