Jake grew up a military brat, so he had the opportunity to live in places all over the country and the world. He attended high school in San Antonio, so he considers that his hometown. After high school, Jake moved to Fort Worth to attend TCU, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science.
After graduation, Jake decided to return to San Antonio to attend law school at St. Mary’s University School of Law.
While in law school, Jake worked for two years at a civil litigation firm dealing with property insurance claims. This exposed him to the litigation process and allowed him to be involved in every aspect of a lawsuit, from the beginning to the end.