William S. Jacobson - Cleveland, OH
Attorney at Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy Co., L.P.A.
Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Cleveland, OH
600 Superior Avenue East Suite 1200 Cleveland, OH 44114
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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42
Years
Experience
Cleveland Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Surgical Mishap
- Misdiagnose
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
With over 40 years of experience as a trial attorney, William (Bill) S. Jacobson is recognized for his compassionate advocacy on behalf of families affected by birth injuries and catastrophic medical malpractice. As a dedicated attorney at Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy, Bill focuses his practice on representing victims of birth trauma and other severe injuries, helping them navigate complex legal challenges with skill and empathy.
A respected member of the Birth Trauma Litigation Group, Bill is part of a national network of attorneys committed to securing justice for families of children who have suffered brain injuries at birth. His legal scholarship includes a published article in the Journal of the Birth Trauma Litigation Group, where he provided strategic insights on cross-examining defense experts in birth injury cases. He has also written extensively on medical malpractice topics, including deposition techniques and pediatric, obstetrical, and adult malpractice claims.
Bill is a sought-after speaker and educator in the field of medical malpractice litigation. In November 2023, he delivered a lecture in Atlanta to an audience of over 100 attorneys at a seminar co-sponsored by the Birth Trauma Litigation Group and the American Association for Justice, focusing on cross-examining defense experts in birth trauma cases. Additionally, he presented at the Ohio Association for Justice's annual meeting on the calculation of economic loss in catastrophic injury cases. His insights have also been shared at the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, where he discussed a landmark birth injury case that resulted in one of the largest verdicts in the region in recent years.
A distinguished legal professional, Bill has been named Ohio Super Lawyers® every year since 2006, an honor reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in the state, as selected by their peers and Law & Politics Media. He was also recognized in Best Lawyers (2015) as one of the top 13 medical malpractice (Plaintiff’s) attorneys in Cleveland.
Beyond his litigation work, Bill served as co-chair of the annual Risk Management Seminar at one of Ohio’s largest hospitals, where he worked alongside hundreds of physicians to promote patient safety and reduce medical errors.
Bill’s dedication to advocating for the injured, educating fellow attorneys, and improving medical accountability has solidified his reputation as a leading trial attorney in birth injury and medical malpractice litigation.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- America’s Top 100 Attorneys Honors, 2017 - Present
- Best Lawyers® – Top 13 Cleveland Lawyers in the Medical Malpractice Section, 2015 - Present
- U.S. News & World Report, Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Law, Cleveland, 2015 - 2025
- AV Preeminent Rating
Other Sources of Feedback About William S. Jacobson
Included on the 2026Ohio Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Case Western Reserve University Law School,
Cleveland,
Ohio, 1983
J.D.
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Case Western Reserve University Law School,
Cleveland,
Ohio, 1983
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Non Legal Education
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Washington and Jefferson College,
Washington,
Pennsylvania, 1979
B.A.
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Washington and Jefferson College,
Washington,
Pennsylvania, 1979
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Classes and Seminars
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Pediatric Malpractice
- Obstetrical Claims
Published Works
Articles
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Cross Examination of the Defense Life Expectancy Experts: Drs. Strauss and Shavelle, Ohio Association for Justice, Ohio Trial Winter , 2012
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1984
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1984
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1984
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1993
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1999
Other Affiliations
- Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys
- Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers
- The American Association for Justice
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (Volunteer)
- Birth Trauma Litigation Group
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Ohio Association for Justice
- Martindale-Hubbell®
Contact
600 Superior Avenue East
Suite 1200
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: 216-586-5912
Fax: (216) 771-2242
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.nphm.com/
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm Telephone Calls Answered 24 hours a day.
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