Laila Havre Jacobsma: A Distinguished Advocate for Workers’
Compensation and Personal Injury Law in Southern California
With
an extensive legal career spanning over 28 years, Laila Havre
Jacobsma has firmly established herself as a leading authority in
workers’ compensation and personal injury law within Southern
California. Her legal journey has been dedicated to championing the
rights of accident victims. Commencing her professional trajectory as
an attorney with the Law Offices of Charles R. Weldon in 1993, Ms.
Jacobsma's commitment to excellence has solidified her reputation for
delivering top-tier, compassionate, and assertive legal
representation. Her sterling standing is underscored by an array of
referrals from satisfied clients, fellow attorneys, and esteemed
judges, forming the bedrock of her firm's achievements.
Ms.
Jacobsma's influence extends beyond the courtroom as she has helmed
the role of President of the Southeast District Bar Association and
held a pivotal position on the Board of Trustees for over a decade.
Her extensive involvement also encompasses service as a mediator,
arbitrator, and early neutral evaluator for the Los Angeles Superior
Court’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Panel. Moreover, her
dedication is evidenced by her long-standing membership on the
Cerritos College Paralegal Advisory Committee for over 15 years, as
well as her affiliation with the California Applicants’ Attorneys
Association.
As an active participant in professional
associations, Ms. Jacobsma is a member of the Consumer Attorneys
Association of Los Angeles, Whittier Bar Association, and Consumer
Attorneys of California.
Beyond her demanding legal
practice, Ms. Jacobsma wholeheartedly contributes to her community.
She holds a sustaining membership in the National Charity League,
Inc., Whittier Chapter, and is deeply involved in philanthropic
endeavors throughout the Whittier and La Habra area. Her civic
engagement also extends to her role as a Board Member for the
Whittier Public Library Foundation, a dedicated Girl Scout Leader,
and a mentor for the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
(CAALA) and various other organizations.
Highlighted
Achievements:
• Executive Board Member, National Charity
League, Inc., Whittier Chapter
• Board Member, Whittier Public
Library Foundation
Recognitions & Awards:
•
Southeast District Bar Association Attorney of the Year
•
Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Rating
• National Charity
League, Whittier Chapter, Patroness Award
Professional
Engagements:
• Past President and Board Member, Southeast
District Bar Association
• Member, Los Angeles County Bar
Association
• Consumer Attorneys of California
• California Applicant’s
Attorney Association
• Board Member, Cerritos College
Paralegal Advisory Committee
