Jay I. Simon

Jay I. Simon

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 31 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

32 Court St, Suite 805, Brooklyn, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 31 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1994

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Law Office of Jay Simon

32 Court St, Suite 805, Brooklyn, NY, 11201-4404

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61 Client Reviews

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Posted by Melissa | August 31, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

I HAVE NEVER MET ANYONE NICER...A GREAT MAN WHO THINKS OF HIS CLIENTS BEFORE HIMSELF.

I read these reviews prior to deciding that Mr. Simon was the attorney for me. I am now back to add my review for others to assist others in deciding that Jay Simon should be the bankruptcy attorney for them. I am reminded of a favorite quote from YouTuber Philip DeFranco: "A good man fights for... himself and his; a great man fights for everyone else". If you follow that logic, then Jay Simon is truly a great man. He fought to make my bankruptcy go well for me, just a client. He thought of me before he thought of himself. He could have done things less thorough, sent less concise instructions, not called me to remind me of things I needed to know or do, been less supportive, been less polite, given less effort and still done the job and gotten paid. But instead, he went the extra mile (and then some) and did more then he had to. He went above and beyond to make sure my bankruptcy case went smoothly. He made things so simple, easy and painless. He virtually held my hand through the whole bankruptcy process; like my own personal guardian angel. I have never met anyone nicer. So think about hiring Mr. Simon if you want to be treated like you matter to your attorney, as a person and individual, who needs compassionate help during this hard time in their life. You wont be disappointed. I have never met anyone nicer. If you are looking for a bankruptcy attorney to be on your side as well as by your side, the look no further then Jay Simon.

Posted by Josie | April 07, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Join a Special Club-Jay Simon Bankruptcy Clients

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?

Posted by felix | March 31, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Honest, Decent and Knowledgeble

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.

Posted by "Bella" | January 08, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy Attorney with a Heart

I am writing this review to let people know that such a good person, such a good bankruptcy attorney, exists. So much about Jay Simon I have never seen in anyone else: altruism, understanding, kindness, compassion and attentiveness all in one person. He is simply an amazing person. He really hel...ps people and goes beyond what I expected from a bankruptcy attorney. He is no ordinary attorney. When you are in his office, it is impossible to not feel like you are the most important person in the world. He took care of me throughout the bankruptcy process and I knew that he cared about how I felt, how things went and me personally. I don’t know what else to say. Mr. Simon was simply great. One of the most personable, professional, nicest, kindest, reassuring, caring people I have ever met. He treated me like a person, not just another client among many. He is very easy to talk to and explained everything. Mr. Simon made this process as smooth and stress free as possible. He put me at ease throughout the process of preparing my petition and going to the meeting. He returned emails, answered all of my calls, answered all of my many questions. He provided excellent service, even beyond what I expected. You can tell he doesn’t practice bankruptcy law to just make money for himself, but to help people. He really is that rare attorney with a heart. Before posting my review I read over the reviews of other Brooklyn Bankruptcy attorneys on here. All I can say is they might be good, but they can't be better than Mr. Simon! My recommendation is that you hire Jay Simon like I did. Mr. Simon helped me and he can help you too. You really won’t be sorry.

Posted by SV | July 03, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Great, upstanding guy. Very good at what he does. Personable, patient and attentive. He made filing for bankruptcy feel not so overwhelming. He took care of everything and made me feel at ease. From the very day I hired him he took the reins and started the process. I did not think it would be as eas...y as it was. He made sure of every detail and made sure I was well prepared the day of my hearing. I appreciate his services SO MUCH.

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Jay I. Simon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Granvold

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Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Why? When you have a question, he gives you an answer as if you were across his desk so you understand the law, your options, and the answer to your question. Sometimes on AVVO we see answers to questions that in essence just say to see an attorney which is ok..as that is the ultimate answer. But this attorney will go beyond and try and fully and completely and in my view accurately answer it. Is that not the type of attorney you want? I would hope so and for that reason I endorse him."

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Glenn Kessler

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2018

Avvo Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2017

Avvo Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2017

Avvo Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2015

Avvo Client's Choice Award, Avvo

1989

Phi Beta Kappa Membership, Phi Beta Kappa Society

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Jay Simon

1998 - 2008

Associate, Law Office of Glenn S. Kessler

Education

1991

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

City University of New York, Brooklyn College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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