JOHN E. JACOBS is a shareholder of the firm who specializes in commercial transactions, real estate, residential mortgage banking and lending and finance. Throughout his career, Mr. Jacobs has represented mortgage companies in the purchase, sale, origination and servicing of residential mortgage loans. He has represented the purchaser and seller in several transactions involving the purchase or sale of mortgage companies or servicing portfolios. In addition, Mr. Jacob represents the Mortgage Bankers Association of America and the Michigan Mortgage Lender's Association. As a result, he has negotiated and drafted the laws in the State of Michigan which license and regulate mortgage companies and mortgage loan officers. Mr. Jacobs has lectured at professional seminars on real estate, consumer law, and residential mortgage lending. He also taught Consumer Credit Regulation at Wayne State University Law School and has been the President of three non-profit organizations.

Education

• UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1971
• MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, Michigan, B.A. with Honors, 1968

Professional Memberships

• STATE BAR OF MICHIGAN
• AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION