Jacobs P.C. Founder Leo Jacobs Receives 2025 Lawyers in Real Estate Award

Leo Jacobs Recognized as a 2025 Lawyers in Real Estate Award Winner

Jacobs P.C. is proud to announce that Founder and Managing Attorney, Leo Jacobs, has been selected as a winner of the 2025 Lawyers in Real Estate Awards by ConnectCRE. This prestigious recognition highlights leading attorneys across the United States who are shaping commercial real estate through litigation, development, transactions, and legal strategy.

Leo Jacobs was honored in the New York & Tri-State Region, one of the most competitive legal environments in the country. The award reflects his significant impact on the real estate community and his continued commitment to protecting investors, developers, lenders, and businesses facing high stakes disputes.

A Career Focused on High Impact Real Estate Litigation

Leo has built his career representing parties in complex real estate litigation, distressed asset resolution, and commercial disputes involving billions in property value. His work includes:

• Defending borrowers and property owners in foreclosure and restructuring matters
• Advising investors and developers navigating financial distress
• Developing legal strategies that protect assets and preserve long term value
• Leading litigation in cases involving commercial loans, construction conflicts, and lender liability

His ability to combine litigation strength with financial understanding has shaped Jacobs P.C. into one of the region’s leading firms for real estate and commercial litigation.

Leadership and Influence Across the Real Estate Community

The ConnectCRE award recognizes attorneys who go beyond legal representation by contributing to the industry as leaders, educators, and innovators. Leo’s contributions include:

• Hosting the Confronting the Impossible podcast, where industry leaders share insights, strategies, and stories
• Speaking regularly on real estate distress, litigation risk, and borrower protections
• Mentoring attorneys and professionals entering the field
• Advocating for transparency and fairness within commercial lending and real estate practices

This honor reflects his dedication to elevating the standards of legal practice and supporting the next generation of industry professionals.

About the Award

The Lawyers in Real Estate Awards celebrate attorneys who have demonstrated excellence in dealmaking, litigation, and leadership. Winners are selected for their achievements, career impact, and contributions to the real estate community.

Moving Forward

Jacobs P.C. congratulates Leo on this well deserved recognition. His work continues to shape the firm’s mission of delivering strategic, aggressive, and client focused advocacy in the moments that matter most.

For more information about our real estate and commercial litigation services, please contact our team.

PODCAST - Confronting the Impossible with Leo Jacobs.

Leo Jacobs, Founder and CEO of Jacobs PC

Known for finding creative, expedient solutions to complex and high-profile cases, Leo excels in matters including distressed investment and asset management, real estate law, corporate law, dispute resolution, business divorces, negotiation, and more. Leo’s extensive expertise in debt and equity structures enables him to employ a full spectrum of legal tools to achieve swift, optimal results for clients. His practice, Jacobs P.C., bridges commercial litigation, corporate transactions, and financial rehabilitation, handling cases across federal, state, and bankruptcy courts, as well as administrative tribunals.

If you would like to join the podcast email requests to pr@jacobspc.com