My mission is to provide every client with the integrity, dedication, and advocacy they deserve. I believe that effective representation begins with respect and genuine connection. By approaching every matter with professionalism, friendliness, and courtesy, I strive to make the legal process not only successful but also positive and collaborative for my clients and everyone involved!

Education


  • J.D., cum laude, University of Illinois at Chicago School of Law
    - Editor for the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Law, Law Review
    - Judicial Extern for Justice Joy V. Cunningham, The Supreme Court of Illinois
  • B.A., summa cum laude, University of Illinois at Chicago


Bar Certifications


  • Admitted to the Bar of the Illinois Supreme Court 


Awards and Recognition 


  • CALI Award- Business Associations- University of Illinois at Chicago School of Law 2024
  • CALI Award- Constitutional Law II- University of Illinois at Chicago School of Law 2023


Community Involvement

Jacob volunteers for the Lavelle Law Charities Food Drive. 

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Lavelle Law News and Events

SCOTUS ruled that candidates are allowed to challenge vote-counting rules.
By John J. Lydon and Jacob N. Rotolo February 4, 2026
On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that political candidates can bring lawsuits over election rules. In Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections, the Court held that a candidate for office has the right to challenge state rules about how votes are counted.