Michael Jacobellis - San Antonio, TX
Attorney at Thomas J. Henry
Automobile Accidents Lawyers in San Antonio, TX
5711 University Heights Blvd #101 San Antonio, TX 78249
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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45
Years
Experience
San Antonio Automobile Accidents Lawyer
Updated: 06/26/2026
Areas of Practice
- Automobile Accidents
- Company Vehicle Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Trucking Accidents
- Workplace Accidents
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael Jacobellis is a seasoned personal injury attorney with a distinguished career spanning decades, marked by exceptional trial experience and landmark case victories. Board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, he has served as lead counsel in over 200 jury trials and secured multiple verdicts and settlements exceeding $1 million.
A graduate of Cornell University and St. John’s University School of Law in New York, Michael began his legal career clerking for the esteemed federal judge, Joe Fisher. He later became a law partner to the legendary trial lawyer, Joe Tonahill, famously known for representing Jack Ruby. His depth of experience in both state and federal courts has led to significant wins, including in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Michael is an associate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and is admitted to practice in Texas, New York, and multiple federal jurisdictions, including all four federal districts of Texas and the Fifth Circuit. In addition to his courtroom achievements, Michael has contributed to legal scholarship as the editor of the St. John’s University Law Review and author of a Worker’s Compensation Handbook.
Originally from Huntington, Long Island, Michael later established his practice in Beaumont, Texas. He is married to Amy Jacobellis and is a proud father of six children.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Michael Jacobellis
Included on the 2012 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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St. John's University School of Law
J.D.
Honors: Thomas More Scholarship
Law Review: St. John’s Law Review, Articles Editor
Non Legal Education
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Cornell University College of Arts & Sciences, Ithaca, New York
B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Published Works
Articles
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Author, Worker’s Compensation Handbook
Bar Admissions
- Texas
- New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- American Board of Trial Advocates (Member)
Contact
5711 University Heights Blvd
#101
San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone Number: 210-879-6634
Email: Send a message
Hours: Available 24/7
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