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Alongside Jeffrey H. Jacobsen, Jeff founded Jacobsen Orr in 1978 and continues to advise and provide consultation for the firm’s business and estate planning clients.
His work in the area of business included the planning of succession and exit strategies for numerous business owners — including farmers and ranchers — and the buying and selling of corporate assets. Jeff’s estate planning work involved planning estates with extremely large net values. In the real estate field, Jeff represented several real estate firms and was directly involved in the facilitation of many major commercial and residential developments.
During his career, Jeff served as commissioner for the Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations and judge of the Nebraska Court of Industrial Relations. Locally, Jeff has played a prominent role in groups and organizations working for the betterment of Buffalo County and the Kearney community. He has served as chairman of the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce and worked as a member of the Buffalo County Economic Development Council. Jeff has also received significant recognition for his involvement with the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Jeff practiced in Kearney since 1967, representing numerous businesses including corporations and other entities. After practicing law as Senior Counsel, choosing to spend time in Nebraska and California while still maintaining exceptional care of his clientele during the past five years, Jeff retired from Jacobsen Orr in July 2018.
Education
- University of Nebraska, J.D., 1967
University of Nebraska College of Business, B.S., 1964
Professional Organizations
- Admitted:
Nebraska Supreme Court
U.S. District Court – Nebraska
Current:
Buffalo County Bar Association
Past:
Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations (Commissioner)
Supreme Court Task Force on Gender Fairness
Community Affiliations
- Past:
University of Nebraska President's Advisory Council
University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletics Association (President)
Nebraskans for Equity in Higher Education (President)
Executive Committee for University of Nebraska Foundation
Board of Directors, University of Nebraska Foundation (Member)
Kearney State College Foundation Board
University of Nebraska Foundation Audit Committee
University of Nebraska Chancellor's Advisory Committee
UNF Charitable Gift Fund Board
Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce (Board Chairman)
Buffalo County Economic Development Council
Kearney Community Theater
Kearney Country Club (President)
Kearney Community Action Services (President)
Kearney United Way (President)
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