Matthew L. Jacobs
Nashville,TN
Summary
Accomplished legal professional with a strong background in litigation and dispute resolution, recognized for maintaining high standards and a results-driven approach. Skilled in managing case files and creating effective legal strategies, with a proven track record of collaborating with teams and adapting to changing case needs. Possesses expertise in legal analysis and persuasive argumentation techniques.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asst. Public Defender
Metropolitan Nashville Public Defenders Office
04.2023 - Current
- Litigated over 250 criminal cases in the general sessions and juvenile courts of Davidson County. Engaged in court proceedings on a near daily basis. Managed a continuously heavy case load. Conducted several bench trials, disposition hearings, probable cause hearings, probation violation hearings, bond hearings, hearings on oral motions to dismiss and oral motions to suppress evidence. Regularly negotiated with the District Attorney’s Office on behalf of clients. Engaged in Guardian ad Litem advocacy. Coordinated with investigators in the gathering and review of diverse forms of evidence. Coordinated with office social service team to provide adequate services for clients and their families. Spoke with and visited with clients and their families to explain complex legal concepts and strategies. Strategized with in-office attorneys and staff to come up with creative outcomes for clients. Represented clients in multiple meetings with various governmental entities.
Attorney
Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings PLLC
04.2019 - 03.2023
- Engaged in pre-trial procedures including the drafting of multiple motions, briefs, and discovery requests. Engaged in the preparation and taking of depositions and client interviews. Participated in multiple labor disputes and negotiations on behalf of clients. Managed important part of discovery for national opioid litigation. Retained experience in complex litigation, civil rights, mass tort, premises liability, union disputes, products liability, contract disputes, and employment law. Worked side by side with civil rights partner on high impact litigation on behalf of prisoners and other vulnerable communities.
Temp. Project Manager
Vanderbilt University Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Managed various projects and initiatives regarding faculty development and affairs. Wrote memoranda concerning emerging university policies. Drafted university faculty offer letters. Presented faculty data analysis. Conducted and submitted research regarding faculty compliance, faculty development, faculty performance management programs, and university policies.
Intern
Arts and Business Council/Volunteer Lawyers and Professionals for the Arts
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Wrote memoranda for in-house use by attorney. Analyzed artist performance agreements. Reviewed bylaws and charter for non-for-profit, provided business formation tools. Conducted client intakes. Conducted client and attorney correspondence. Conducted legal research involving non-for-profit formation, copyright law, patent law, entertainment law, tax law.
Intern
Mauck and Baker LLC
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Drafted briefs, complaints, motions, memos, and letters, for use by attorneys and clients. Prepared case law summaries for partners on various issues including civil liberties, land-use and zoning law, corporate law, employment law, labor law, church law, non-for-profit law, property law, patent law, and tax law.
Intern
The City of Chicago, Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Wrote deposition summaries for use by attorneys. Wrote memoranda summarizing proceedings for use by in office attorney. Assisted with other in-office administrative duties.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Vanderbilt University Law School
Nashville, TN01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL01.2015
Skills
- Litigation
- Dispute resolution
- Client Consultation
- Case administration
- Legal analysis
- Trial experience
- Courtroom presence
- Oral advocacy
- Legal research
- Legal writing
Certification
State of Tennessee
Middle District of Tennessee
Timeline
Asst. Public Defender
Metropolitan Nashville Public Defenders Office
04.2023 - Current
Attorney
Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings PLLC
04.2019 - 03.2023
Temp. Project Manager
Vanderbilt University Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
02.2019 - 04.2019
Intern
Arts and Business Council/Volunteer Lawyers and Professionals for the Arts
03.2017 - 05.2017
Intern
Mauck and Baker LLC
06.2016 - 08.2016
Intern
The City of Chicago, Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division
06.2011 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Eastern Illinois University
Juris Doctor -
Vanderbilt University Law School
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