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 Don | October 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Jay Simon Is The BEST!!!

Jay helped me file for bankruptcy and stood by me all the way...He is a Guardian Angel of Bankruptcy Lawyers!!! Unfortunately I was recently laid off and at least I have my past debts out of the way thanks to Jay... I recommend Jay all the way...

Posted by Laney | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Fresh Start with Heart

I am a big fan of Jay Simon’s. How can you not love Jay Simon? He affected my life in the most meaningful of ways. He got me my fresh start and he has a real heart. Jay is an awesome bankruptcy attorney and person. He is one of the sweetest guys in the world. He is adorably caring and conscient...ious. I think Jay is funny, genuine, quick witted, smart, and dear. He is perfection. I could feel the warmth in his office and that is totally a reflection of him. The office is very cute, friendly, cozy, and warm. I felt very comfortable and relaxed being there with him. Jay worked on my petition himself and I was his sole focus. He didn’t talk down to me. He went out of his way to treat me like an equal. His letters, following my filing and after the discharge, were detailed, yet easy to understand and chock-full of useful information. All of my bankruptcy questions, even those I never thought to ask, were answered. I especially like all the information he gave for getting my financial life back after bankruptcy. He actually took the time to teach me about bankruptcy and finance. I know he didn’t have to do that. Jay has near-magical client skills. He was very understanding about the situation I found myself. He has such a calm demeanor. He was supportive and caring. Another attorney, whose ad I spotted in the same paper right next to Jay’s, when I called him, actually yelled at me on the phone. Jay, on the other hand, is all that is good and right when it comes to bankruptcy attorneys. From my first call through preparing the petition, the meeting with the trustee, the discharge and beyond, he was always “there” for me. He is a quality person who treats people the right way. He is one of the nicest, best people I have ever met. To sum up, I highly recommend Jay Simon. He is a special person in my life. I am so glad fate brought us together. I wish you all good luck. Blessings, Laney

Posted by Hala | July 24, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Glad I Chose Jay Simon

I am so glad that I chose Jay Simon to be my bankruptcy attorney! I was referred to Mr. Simon by a co-worker. Though he heaped praise on Mr. Simon, I assumed his attorney would be the same as the guy I had already chosen on my own. Anyway, I decided a recommendation was better than no recommendati...on, so I trusted my co-worker’s word and went with Mr. Simon instead. I could not have made a better choice. Jay Simon is the best bankruptcy attorney I could have ever asked for. He is just a lovely guy to work with. I would definitely recommend his services to my friends or family. In fact, I already have. He is a very special person!

Posted by Lee | July 13, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Credit Where Credit is Due

Full disclosure: I am a fellow bankruptcy attorney in the NYC area. The reason that I am not posting this review of Jay Simon as a peer endorsement, is that I wanted more anonymity. Jay Simon and I are not friends, though we do say hello to each other. I was in no way asked to write this and Mr. S...imon does not know I intend to post this review. I just want to pass along something positive to others that I don't think would otherwise be known. This is the story: I was at a 341 creditors meeting in the Southern District today and the case trustee, as his meeting was wrapping up, praised Mr. Simon's petition as being "well prepared." I make special note of this as the trustee did not praise any of the over half-dozen other attorney's work, including my own, and one attorney was even reprimanded for doing a very poor job. I was very impressed. In fact, this is the second time I have witnessed a trustee compliment Mr. Simon. About a year or two ago, I heard another trustee, this time in the Eastern District, also praised Mr. Simon's petition work. As a bankruptcy attorney, I attend many creditor's meetings and trustee compliments to attorneys are rare and far between. That I saw compliments paid twice to the same attorney, compelled me to post this review. Even though he is my direct competitor, I just think this occurrence deserves to be publicized in some way and I am sure Mr. Simon, being unassuming, would never mention it and there were not many others in the room at the time. Kudos to you, Mr. Simon.

Posted by Taylor | June 29, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

My Wonderful Bankruptcy Attorney

My bankruptcy went great. It helped to have certified Nicest Guy Ever Jay Simon for my bankruptcy attorney. Jay Simon is one-of-a-kind. I love everything about him. I'll be lucky if I can find a husband like him. He is absolutely amazing in every way. He went above and beyond in so many ways. I fel...t very comfortable with him. I especially loved his words of reassurance throughout. Such an encouraging presence. I was coddled by his patience, helpfulness, caring and respect. He is just the sweetest, most perfect guy ever. He made me feel like I was a princess. Though I have not known him long, he already feels like one of my truest friends. He is a special, super person. He is an incredible bankruptcy attorney and a damn good man. He envisions a better future for me and did all he could to make it so. I am so grateful to have known him and so glad he allowed me to become one of his tribe of clients. He is one of my favorite human beings on Earth. I highly recommend him.

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Jay I. Simon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Granvold

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 30

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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Derek Caldwell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Robert Nadel

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Stuart Gelberg

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Glenn Kessler

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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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