Jacob M. Gilboy

Associate

    Jacob is a member of the Professional Liability Department where he focuses his practice in matters related to school leaders' liability, employment law, municipal liability and civil rights law.  He has litigated cases before state and federal courts, as well as the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.  

    With nearly two decades of prior experience serving his community in northeast Pennsylvania as a public school teacher and high school department head, Jacob is uniquely qualified to understand the intricacies of education litigation, among other professional liability fields. Jacob also previously spent time litigating cases from inception to resolution as a Plaintiff’s attorney, which further aids in his ability to navigate complex legal matters.

    Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Scranton, a Master’s degree from Wilkes University and a juris doctor degree from Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

    Jacob is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania State courts as well as in the United States District Court for the Middle District and Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He enjoys being active in his community through coaching youth sports and is a member of the Board of Directors for Friends of the Poor, Scranton.
     

    Admissions
    Pennsylvania
    2021
    U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
    2021
    U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    2023
    Education
    Widener University Commonwealth Law School (J.D., 2020)
    Wilkes University (M.S., 2008)
    University of Scranton (B.S., 2001)
    Honors & awards
    Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star
    2024
    Associations & memberships
    Lackawanna County Bar Association
    Pennsylvania Bar Association
    Year joined
    2021