Jay I. Simon

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 feel like I belong to an exclusive club; those individuals lucky enough to have Mr. Simon handle their bankruptcy. Mr. Simon does the little things that made me feel special, appreciated and, yes, loved as a client. He valued my business. He makes clients feel special. Why do I think s...o highly of Mr. Simon? The First Impression: Mr. Simon's office is so cool: interesting, comfortable, coziness; just a relaxed environment. Then there is Mr. Simon himself. He is very informal, not your typical stuffy attorney in a suit. He wouldn't even allow me to call him Mr. Simon. During our initial consultation Jay listened intently and with empathy. He explained. He was patient. He didn't push. He wasn't all about money. He was kind and caring. He understands how traumatic and scary it is deciding to file bankruptcy. Service: He provides the best service. He was respectful, pleasant, friendly, approachable, honest, and confident. Prompt Service: He went right to work. He started before I paid him dollar one. He didn't dither and filed my petition promptly. He has many clients but until we went as a group to the meeting, I never saw any of them. I never waited. What attorney or doctor doesn't make you wait? He respected my time and didn't think his time was more important than mine. Information and Supportive: Mr. Simon informed and educated me about bankruptcy before we started, as he prepared my petition, after it was filed, before my creditor's meeting and after I received my discharge. He went the extra mile with informative letters chock full of information and explanations. I understood what was going into my petition, was given ample instructions about doing the credit counseling and education course. I was never left wondering what was going on. He also has a way of explaining complex bankruptcy matters in simple understandable ways. Quick Communication: His letters were prompt. I knew exactly what was going on and what I needed to do. I sent a lot of email questions. And, I do mean a lot. His email responses were extremely rapid. He also returns calls promptly and personally answers the phone. He also never acted like I was bothering him even though I know I was. Personal Attention: He provided special treatment. Mr. Simon has the "personal touch" and gave me peace of mind throughout. He took the time to answer all of my questions along the way. Giving his time and personal attention sets him apart from other attorneys. He also remembered me. When I called over two years later, he spoke to me in a way that showed he recognized me. That made me feel special and important. Showed Appreciation: He said thank you. Most businesses don't bother. He thanked me for hiring him and expressed his appreciation. He sent me a simple, but thoughtful, handwritten note when my case was through. I have gone out of my way to refer family and friends to Mr. Simon. I actually feel happy to tell them about this wonderful attorney. That is why I am writing this review, so I can tell you. I stand by this attorney 100%. He provides great value for an affordable price. He provides "bang for the buck." He is nice, sweet, personable and caring. One of the nicest people I have ever met. What's not to like?

I'am so glad I choose Jay Simon as my bankruptcy lawyer. The man knows his stuff. He prepared my petition expertly, always answered my emails and calls promptly. But most importantly, he listened to my concerns and made me feel at ease. His fee was very reasonable. i highly recommend him if you nee...d a bankruptcy lawyer.

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.

Jay handled my bankruptcy great! He was so nice, sweet, caring and personable. He did not treat me like I was just another client-- I was treated as if I was special. He explained everything to me in a clear and understandable fashion. He made the intimidating and complicated bankruptcy proc...ess seem simple. He was beyond diligent in preparing me for what to expect and making sure I understood my petition and what I could expect at my meeting with the trustee. He also sent detailed letters walking me through what I could expect after I filed my case and after I receieved my discharge. I doubt other attorneys would go through the time, trouble and expense of sending such informative, caring letters. He also spent time answering my questions at our appointment and over the phone--unlike other attorneys, he never seemed to rush me through the process. Just so you know, I met with other attorneys prior to meeting Mr. Simon and it was a world of difference. Where they were cold and callous, Mr. Simon was patient and did not make it all about my paying him. He also charges much less than other attorneys I met with and called first. I can't believe I am writing this, but I actually feel lucky I found Mr. Simon to represent me. Just an over all amazing attorney and a real pleasant experience. He treated me with such respect and gentleness. It is hard to explain, but Mr. Simon is just not like other attorneys--from his pleasant manner to his beautiful office--well-decorated with caring touches for client's like candy, cookies, magazines, toys for kids to play with etc. and beautiful decorations and comfortable furnishings to put a client at ease. I really can't say how glad I am that I chose Mr. Simon to represent me. I highly recomend Mr. Simon if you need to file a bankruptcy case. You might not believe what I wrote, but you will thank me after you go with him, I swear. Katie