Mission Statement

Jacobs and Crumplar has sucessfully represented injured people since 1981.  When people confront issues that require an understanding of the law, they need a special kind of law firm—one small enough to give them personalized service, yet strong enough to take on the often powerful opposition.  The attorneys at Jacobs and Crumplar are unafraid of tough cases.  We are a small firm that has been victorious over some of the nation’s largest corporations.  We are on your side and have been for over 25 years. 

If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one, we can review your case free of charge to see if you may be entitled to financial compensation. If we choose to take your case, we will put the full resources of our law firm behind achieving the maximum possible results for you and your family. To set up a free consultation with one of our  attorneys in Wilmington or Millsboro, contact Jacobs & Crumplar today.  Personal injury cases are time sensitive. Don’t wait! Contact our personal injury attorneys in Wilmington or Millsboro today for a free review of your case.

Robert Jacobs

Robert Jacobs co-founded Jacobs & Crumplar in 1981. After graduating from City College of the City University of New York in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering and receiving his law degree from Temple University in 1968, Bob practiced with the Wilmington law firm of Bader, Dorsey & Kreshtool before forming Jacobs & Crumplar.

Bob is a past president of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association and has served on the Board of Governors of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America since 1988. He has also served as Committee Chairman in many facets of these two organizations, including the Section on Toxic Environmental and Pharmaceutical Torts.

Robert Jacobs is a member of the Delaware State Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, and the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice.

Thomas C. Crumplar

Thomas Crumplar co-founded Jacobs & Crumplar in 1981. Tom received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 1971 and his law degree from the University of Virginia in 1975. He is a member of the Delaware State Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Christian Legal Society.

In addition to his legal practice, Tom is the Vice Chair of the Historic Review Board for the New Castle County, Delaware State Historic Preservation office, helping to preserve Delaware’s heritage.