Howard L. Jacobs - Westlake Village, CA
Attorney at Law Offices of Howard L. Jacobs
Doping Lawyers in Westlake Village, CA
31111 Agoura Rd. Suite 225 Westlake Village, CA 91361
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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36
Years
Experience
Westlake Village Doping Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Doping
- Endorsement and Salary Disputes
- Team Selection Disputes
- SafeSport
- Sports-Related Civil Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Howard Jacobs has been identified by leading national and international publications as one of the leading sports lawyers in the world. He is an athlete’s lawyer and not a sports agent. He represents athletes in all types of disputes, with a particular focus on the defense of athletes charged with doping and other disciplinary offenses. He has represented over 400 professional athletes, Olympic athletes and amateur athletes in disputes involving doping, salary issues, team selection issues, SafeSport issues, endorsements, unauthorized use of name and likeness, and other matters. Howard Jacobs has been consistently listed by the Chambers Guide, Who’s Who Legal, and other attorney guides as one of the top ranked lawyers in the United States and globally for athletic disputes. In addition to his law practice, Howard is an Adjunct Professor at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, where he teaches sports law.
Howard has spent for athletes and coaches in all types of disputes; he has handled numerous landmark cases making him the go-to lawyer for athletes around the world.
Howard graduated from Florida State University and William and Mary Law School. He ran cross country and track & field for Florida State University and competed as a professional triathlete during law school. He currently resides in Southern California with his wife, two hilarious dogs, and a garage full of bicycles.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Top Ranked Lawyers, Chambers Guide
Other Sources of Feedback About Howard L. Jacobs
Included on the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
- The College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, Williamsburg, Virginia
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Non Legal Education
- Florida State University
Classes and Seminars
- Adjunct Professor, Sports Law, Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles
Bar Admissions
- California, 1990
Contact
31111 Agoura Rd.
Suite 225
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Phone: 805-742-8688
Fax: 805-418-9899
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.athleteslawyer.com
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