Jacob Irmen was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Missouri–Columbia, with minors in Chemistry, Anthropology, and History. He later obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. Jacob is admitted to practice in Florida and before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
 
Jacob brings a diverse professional background in agriculture, the service industry, science, and maritime law, which informs his practical and analytical approach to problem-solving and case management. His practice primarily focuses on maritime and admiralty law, with extensive experience defending cruise lines in personal injury litigation. He also handles premises liability claims and matters arising under the Jones Act, including claims brought by seamen against their employers or vessel owners in arbitration, federal court, and state court.