Julia Bird Jacobson, Entertainment Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
Over 27 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment, Estate Planning, and General
PartneratMcDermott Will & Emery LLP
Boston, MA
Practicing entertainment in Boston since 1999.
- 27+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Julia Bird Jacobson is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Entertainment, Estate Planning, and General. Julia has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McDermott Will & Emery LLP.
- Based in
- Boston, MA
- Experience
- over 27 years
- Known for
- Entertainment · Estate Planning · General
- Handles Entertainment, Estate Planning, and General matters from Boston, MA.
- Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Julia Bird Jacobson: Julia Bird Jacobson is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Entertainment, Estate Planning, and General. Julia has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McDermott Will & Emery LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Julia takes on
Julia concentrates on entertainment, estate planning, general, ip, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Julia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment
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Estate Planning
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General
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IP
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Entertainment cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Julia takes entertainment matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Julia agrees to represent you.
Estate Planning cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Julia takes estate planning matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Julia agrees to represent you.
General cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Julia takes general matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Julia agrees to represent you.
IP cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Julia takes ip matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Julia agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Julia takes real estate matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Julia agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Julia Bird Jacobson — entertainment lawyer in Boston
Julia Bird Jacobson is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Entertainment, Estate Planning, and General. Julia has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McDermott Will & Emery LLP.
Julia Bird Jacobson is a lawyer practicing advertising, estate planning, real estate and 5 other areas of law. Julia received a degree from Boston University School of Law in 1999, and has been licensed for 27 years. Julia practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Boston, MA.
Working with Julia on a entertainment matter
Julia Bird Jacobson is a lawyer practicing advertising, estate planning, real estate and 5 other areas of law. Julia received a degree from Boston University School of Law in 1999, and has been licensed for 27 years. Julia practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Boston, MA.
Who Julia represents
Julia reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment, estate planning, and general matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Boston University School of Law
Juris Doctor · 1999
Jurisdictions
Julia's state bar admissions
Massachusetts
1999 · ACTIVE
Julia studied at Juris Doctor in Boston University School of Law.
Law school and academic background
Julia completed Juris Doctor in Boston University School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Julia runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Julia Bird Jacobson's office in Boston
Julia's primary office is at 28 State St., Boston, MA, 02109-1775. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Julia Bird Jacobson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Julia usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Julia charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Julia's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Julia will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
A short list to run through before you commit: How many entertainment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Julia
Julia discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every entertainment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Julia confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Julia's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many entertainment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Julia Bird Jacobson
How much does it cost to hire Julia for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Julia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Julia offer a free consultation?
Julia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Julia's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Julia's current terms during booking.
How long do entertainment cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple entertainment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Julia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Julia take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Julia is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Julia will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Julia?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Julia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Julia accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Julia's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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