Jay I. Simon

If you are at this site reading reviews of bankruptcy attorneys, then you are probably in debt and looking for the right bankruptcy attorney to hire. That was me six months ago. I was in debt with a dozen or so credit card companies totaling about $25,000. Both my wife and I work, but after paying... for rent, food, utilities, clothes, car payments, insurance, gas, the kids needs, etc., there was nothing left over to pay even the minimum payments on the credit cards. I never thought I would be in such a position. Does that sound like you? Thought so. That is when I turned to this site and found my bankruptcy attorney, Jay Simon. As I write this review, Mr. Simon has exactly 40 glowing reviews all saying pretty much the same positive things. Clients uniformly praise him for having excellent client focus. They talk about his caring, his kindness, generosity, how nice he is, how thoughtful, how much service he provided them, how supportive he was, etc., etc. I got the message and decided that Jay Simon would be the one I called. I now know that I made the right choice, so I decided I should return to the site and add my review to the others. I was worried my review would just be redundant. The only reason I felt it necessary to even bother was that a positive review was so richly deserved and maybe more reviews would convince some reluctant person perusing this site, that Jay Simon was the right choice for them, too. I just wanted to point out one more thing besides these reviews; in his office, tucked among all the interesting decorations that make his office so inviting, are maybe 50 to 100 thank you cards sent to Mr. Simon by past clients, thanking him for what he has done for them. While waiting to go to my creditors meeting, I read the cards. Pretty much all of them had handwritten notes describing how they felt about him and thanking him for what he did for them. (As a side note, Jay thought enough to protect the client's privacy and identities by blacking out their signatures on the cards so nobody would know their names). Have you ever seen a TV show where an doctor has pictures of all the babies he has delivered over the years? That is what the cards made me think of: all the people he has helped over the years that are grateful for what he had done for them. By simple extrapolation, figuring that most people don't bother to write reviews and/or send thank you cards, I can only imagine how many clients really have good things to say about Mr. Simon. Anyway, as you can see, I think very highly of Mr. Simon. He is a very special person to me. I feel lucky I found this site, these reviews, and that I went with my gut and sought out his help. Like all of the others, I want to praise him for making my chapter 7 bankruptcy a comfortable experience. That is why I am writing this review and also sending him a thank you card. Thank you, Jay, for all you did for me and my family. So if you are reading this, Jay Simon is wholeheartedly recommend by me!

Jay is just the absolute greatest, most wonderful bankruptcy attorney. He is a very likable with such a big heart. He is sweet, thoughtful, and funny. He is also very caring. It is apparent that he is someone who truly likes taking care of people. He was so good to me. He personally got to ...know me. He has a genuineness that came across in all of our interactions. He is supportive and full of positivity. He said so many sweet and encouraging things, from my first call to his last letter wrapping everything up, to help me get through this harrowing process. He goes above and beyond what you would expect from a bankruptcy attorney and for the fee I paid him. Also, he has humility and empathy. He did not look down on me for having to file bankruptcy and did not act all high and mighty like a typical lawyer. For instance, he would not allow me to call him Mr. Simon or allow me to put myself down for finding myself in this situation. If I had to do it all over again (which I will not if I follow the thorough advice Jay gave me in his informative closing letter) I would not hesitate to hire Jay Simon. He eased every fear I had and really made the entire process incredibly smooth. There are good people in this world and Jay Simon is certainly one of them. He is most highly recommended if you are filing chapter 7 bankruptcy. You will not regret hiring him!

Jay Simon is, hands down, the best bankruptcy attorney you could find in NYC. My husband and I met with two other attorneys before finding Mr. Simon, and neither of them spent a tenth of the amount of time total that Jay Simon did simply listening to our circumstances before evaluating what our b...est options were. The first two attorneys told us we wouldn't qualify for Chapter 7, and seemed only to care about how soon we could pay them for their services. Had we gone with them, we'd still be trying to figure out how to pay back our debt, rather than having just received our bankruptcy discharge. Thankfully, we trusted our instincts and, after reading all of the favorable reviews on this site, made an appointment with Jay. All the positive reviews are true-- his office isn't corporate and stuffy like so many others. It is, as others say, cozy and comforting, and a place that makes you feel that you can relax. Best of all, when you have an appointment with Jay you will not walk in and see a line of people in the waiting room-- making you feel like an assembly-line cog-- because Jay makes sure that the time he spends with you is *your* time. Jay Simon is a patient, kind, and an honorable man and attorney. He listens to his clients, he walks you through the process before, during, and after doing anything official. He returns calls and emails promptly. He files your petition in a timely manner and makes sure that you aren't bothered by creditors in the mean time. He even provides you with a packet of information walking you through and explaining all of the steps that the state requires you to do on your own (such as the pre- and post-bankruptcy online courses). Then, he takes the time before your hearing to prepare . . . and even walks with you from his office to the bankruptcy court. I would send my family, friends, and anyone grappling with the decision of which attorney to choose for bankruptcy to Jay in a heartbeat. If you go with Jay, you can count on the fact that you will no longer have to feel scared and alone during a process that, without him, could feel very intimidating. Jay Simon is intelligent, kind, and an exceptionally talented bankruptcy attorney. Very, very highly recommended!

I am going to add my voice to the rising chorus singing the praises of bankruptcy attorney Jay Simon. Mr. Simon prepared a chapter 7 petition for me a few months back. Dealing with him was a wonderful gift. It was a pleasure working with him. He is so nice. He is just a true gentleman whose i...nnate decency and kindness came through. Just a pure joy. His office is charming. It felt like home to me. Just so warm and comforting, much like Mr. Simon himself. Where some offices are austere, cold or even shabby, his is inviting. A mixture of modern with vintage touches that exude warmth and comfort. I especially love the Brooklyn and NY pictures. I was totally jealous and wished I had an office decorated like his! I want to make special note of the many caring touches. Various candies and cookies all over for clients. I truly felt like a kid in a candy store. Also there are thoughtful touches like a box of toys for client's kid to play with while mom and dad discuss business. I don't even have kids and I thought this was such a small, but great, caring idea that you don't see elsewhere. Another point about his office: he has the most comfortable armchairs for clients to sit in while discussing their cases. So relaxing, I didn't want to leave. I felt like I was in a friend's nice living room, not a bankruptcy attorney's office. Mr. Simon treats clients like friends, not just another client or, worse, dollar signs. He was there to help me through a difficult time in my life. He made the process very easy. Not just me, while I was there, I overheard phone conversations with others. Pure patience, understanding, kindness and caring in every phone call. Mr. Simon does not have some snotty, maybe inexperienced, overworked, disinterested secretary/assistant doing the grunt work, half-heartedly. No, Mr. Simon prepares your petition himself. He doesn't rush you through. Very considerate of how you are doing while going through the process. Repeatedly stopping to ask how I was doing and offer encouragement. I am sure doing a bankruptcy petition is common for him, but he has the human touch to know it is a big deal for his clients. He showed concern for me as a person. He was also very conversational and relaxing and fun to talk to. I felt like I was having a great lunch with a friend rather than talking to an attorney. He went out of his way to explain what he was doing, what was going on and why certain things were being asked of me. He also gave step by step instructions in person, in writing, in emails and reminder calls. Nothing was left uncovered. All the extras must cost him time and money, but he cared that my experience be smooth and easy as possible and it was. What bankruptcy attorney would you offer to actually buy a gift only to be told that it wasn't necessary and that his "gift" was my new start? Just nice! One last thing. Price. His fee was so much more reasonable then another attorney I previously visited. She wanted to charge double and wouldn't file until I paid in full by Paypal. Based on her, I expected Mr. Simon, by charging less, was going to do a bad job, take my money and not file the papers, hold me up for more money, something. The opposite was actually true. I was more interested in paying him then he was in getting paid. It is just silly to pay more for something then you need to pay. I paid less and got more; way more. Just wow. Just wonderful. Just one of the sweetest guys I've ever met. Just perfect.

Finding a good affordable bankruptcy attorney amongst the crowd of other attorneys vying for your business can be as stressful as the bankruptcy filing itself. Ideally you want an attorney to spend the appropriate time with you discussing your financial situation, the filing process itself, and all t...he options available. You want the attorney to be with throughout the entire bankruptcy filing. You don’t want to experience any doubts with the attorney or rushed through the filing procedure. I was very fortunate to choose Mr. Jay Simon as my attorney to handle my bankruptcy filing. From the first phone call to the final court discharge the relationship I had with Jay was professional, courteous, and quite friendly. The initial office visit was productive. Jay went over my entire financial situation and went through the appropriate course of action to take (chapter 7 filing). In addition to going over the entire legal process with me, Jay provided me with written material to prepare me for the bankruptcy process. Since I brought all the pertinent information with me we were able to have a court petition completed that day. All was done in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. He was also invaluable preparing me for the meeting with the court trustee during the creditor’s meeting. At all times Jay was always in constant contact with me via e-mail and phone messages during the entire process. I can highly recommend contacting Mr. Jay Simon as your Bankruptcy attorney. For me it was a very pleasant experience during a very difficult time. Tom