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Martin Jacobs
mjacobs@gkglaw.com
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BIRTHPLACE AND DATE:
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Brooklyn, New York - February 16, 1940
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EDUCATION:
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1963 - Bachelor of Laws, New York University School of Law
1960 - Bachelor of Business Administration, Baruch School of Business of the City College of New York
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BAR ADMISSIONS:
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District of Columbia, Maryland and New York
U.S. Supreme Court
Various U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
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1994-Present
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Galland, Kharasch, Greenberg, Fellman & Swirsky, P.C.
Partner with more than 30 years of legal and
business experience in commercial law with
primary emphasis on planning, structuring,
negotiating and documenting transactions relating
to: corporations, partnerships and other entities;
financing (including aircraft and ships); securities
(including public offerings, private placements
and enforcement matters); pari-mutuel and other
gaming; international transactions; real estate;
acquisitions, mergers and separations; and
workouts.
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1980-Present
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The Maryland Jockey Club
Principal of and consultant to various racetracks.
Served as Executive Vice President, Treasurer
and General Counsel until May 1994 when he
reduced his role in the business to resume the
active practice of law. Currently serves as
General Counsel of Pimlico Race Course and
Laurel Park.
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1967-1994
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Ginsburg, Feldman and Bress, Chartered
Member 1971 - 1994; Associate 1967 - 1970.
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1963-1967
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U.S. Department of Justice
Attorney General's Program for Honor Law
Graduates, assigned to the Appellate Section,
Civil Division. Briefed and argued appellate
cases in various U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals.
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AREAS OF CONCENTRATION:
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General Business,
Corporate and Commercial Law,
Securities and Finance, Pari-Mutuel and Other Gaming.
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
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American Bar Association, D.C. Bar Association.
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