Employment law,
PRACTICED WITH
PURPOSE.
JACOBS & ASSOCIATES — EST. 2025
Smart counsel for employers, executives, and business owners who care about doing things the right way.
32+
YEARS OF PRACTICE
500+
CLIENTS SERVED
1,200+
CASES RESOLVED
95%
RESOLVED PRE-TRIAL
“
Employment law works best when it's clear, accessible, and grounded in real-world strategy — not fear or formality.
— LEE JACOBS, FOUNDER
OUR STORY
Built on a
simple belief.
Our firm wasn't built to scare businesses into compliance or to chase every lawsuit. It was created because we believe employment law works best when it's clear, accessible, and grounded in real-world strategy. We work with clients who care about doing the right thing but need help understanding what that means legally.
THE TEAM
Danielle Elias
CORPORATE TRANSACTIONAL ATTORNEY
I represent brands and growing companies on licensing, trademark strategy, commercial contracts, and corporate structuring. My practice focuses on the moments where good legal structure creates leverage and bad legal structure creates damage control.
Luciana Autilio
HOSPITALITY, HR & OPERATIONS
I handle HR related issues as well as training, implementation, operations and business planning. I work with owners and operators to fill gaps, create oversight and train where necessary.
Carly Norman
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
I elevate the firm's educational content, client experiences, and help build awareness of Jacobs & Associates in New York.
Lee Nolan Jacobs
FOUNDER | EMPLOYMENT LAW ATTORNEY | EDUCATOR
16+ years in employment law. Former white-collar litigator turned employment counsel. Represents both employers and executives across NY and NJ.
Danielle Elias
CORPORATE TRANSACTIONAL ATTORNEY
I represent brands and growing companies on licensing, trademark strategy, commercial contracts, and corporate structuring. My practice focuses on the moments where good legal structure creates leverage and bad legal structure creates damage control.
Luciana Autilio
HOSPITALITY, HR & OPERATIONS
I handle HR related issues as well as training, implementation, operations and business planning. I work with owners and operators to fill gaps, create oversight and train where necessary.
Carly Norman
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
I elevate the firm's educational content, client experiences, and help build awareness of Jacobs & Associates in New York.
WHAT WE
STAND FOR.
01
CLEAR GUIDANCE
No legal jargon, just practical advice. We translate complexity into decisions you can act on with confidence.
02
PREVENTIVE STRATEGY
Designed to stop problems before they become legal emergencies. Our job is to make sure you get it right from the start.
03
VALUES-ALIGNED
Good law supports good workplaces. Strong workplaces are built on trust, fairness, and clear boundaries. Employment law, done right, makes that possible.
04
STRAIGHT TALK
We respond quickly, communicate clearly, and give you a strategy, not just a summary. We'll tell you what you need to hear, even when it's not what you expected.
Ready to Get Started?
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