Jacob L. Eaton is a business attorney whose practice is focused on business transactions and business counseling. He also has extensive experience in representing debtors in out-of-court restructurings and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. His knowledge regarding agricultural practices and credit facilities allows him to understand the industries in which his clients operate. He has also represented developers and owners of income-producing properties such as commercial buildings, apartment complexes, and mini-storage facilities.
Prior to joining Zimmer & Melton, Mr. Eaton was a partner at Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLP in Bakersfield, California. Mr. Eaton is a partner with Zimmer & Melton, LLP.
Related Services: General Business; Real Estate; Agriculture & Farming; Bankruptcy
Admissions
State Bar of California, 2006
U.S. District Court, Eastern (2006) Central (2007) Northern (2011) and Southern (2013) Districts of California
Certified Specialist Bankruptcy Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, 2016-2021
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Brigham Young University, 2003
Juris Doctor, University of Kentucky College of Law, 2006
Affiliations and Leadership
Judicial Advisory Committee for U.S. District Court of Eastern California
- Member at Large, 2014 - 2017, Chairperson 2016-2017
American Bankruptcy Institute, 2006 - Present
Kern County Bar Association, 2006 - Present
Central California Bankruptcy Association, 2006-Present
J. Reuben Clark Law Society Bakersfield Chapter
Boy Scouts of America, Southern Sierra Council