Jacob obtained an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario, and obtained his law degree from the University of Toronto. 

Jacob has worked exclusively in family law in his legal career, first starting in family law as a summer student following his second year of law school. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 2015. 

Jacob has represented clients in all types of family law matters, including negotiating separation agreements and marriage contracts; representing clients with matters in court including assisting them with conferences, motions, and trials; as well as assisting clients with mediations and arbitrations. These matters have included a wide variety of issues, from the intricate financial to challenging parenting situations. 

As a father himself, Jacob understands just how important and sensitive parenting issues can be, and has helped clients deal with difficult parenting issues including cases involving abusive spouses. 

Jacob is equally adept at dealing with complex financial matters, and has experience with cases involving corporations, trusts, and complicated legal issues.