Jay I. Simon

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.

I think Jay Simon's most important trait as an attorney is his attention to his clients. In the bankruptcy field that doesn't seem to be a common trait to have. I called various other attorneys and met with three of them and even went so far as to have hired one. These lawyers acted like they were... doing me a favor in meeting with me, answering my questions or calling me back (oddly, those same attorneys actually have all positive reviews on this site). I dropped the first attorney and scheduled an appointment to meet with Mr. Simon. Mr. Simon is vastly different then all of the others. He provides superior customer service. He is nice, genuine and caring. He was the one and only attorney to talk to me at length on the phone before we even met. He was so nice in that initial conversation, I knew he would be better for me then the attorney I had already hired. Then when we met, Mr. Simon was so welcoming. He did so many small gestures that conveyed caring and thoughtfulness. Jay is great to his clients and I, for one, appreciate it. Once you spend time with Jay, you realize he is one of the nicest people you've ever met. I love his personality; so sweet, patient, understanding, relaxed, and easygoing. I love that he is genuine and so caring. He has a warm demeanor. He is a noble soul. If you are around Jay Simon enough, you consider him a friend, not just a lawyer. Mr. Simon should know that he is deeply and intensely loved by his clients. Jay takes great care of his clients at a time that they need the most help. When I went to the court meeting, I went with a five other clients of Mr. Simon. We talked. I am actually surprised there aren't more reviews of him here based on the way the other clients spoke about him; they all loved him. A simple example: Mr. Simon escorted us to the court meeting so we didn't have to worry about where we were going. Once at the meeting most of the other attorneys didn't even interact with their clients. In comparison, while we waited, Mr. Simon was attentive to us all. Mr. Simon repeatedly made eye contact, smiled reassuringly and even held my hand to reassure me that everything would turn out alright (I was very nervous!). I hope each of you has someone in your life that is as wise and steady North Star like Jay Simon is to so many clients. I really liked working with attorney Jay Simon, he helped me through the whole bankruptcy process; he made the whole thing as smooth as possible. I would highly recommend him to anyone. I thank Jay for helping me get to this debt free place I am now in my life. If I had a friend or family going through bankruptcy, I would INSIST they work with Mr. Simon. Jay is very, very nice and holds a special place in my heart!

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!

Having worked with Jay Simon on my own case many years ago, I have been delighted to recommend him to my closest friends with total confidence since then. (We were just in court again a few weeks ago for one of my closest family members). Therefore, you may consider this a review based on many experi...ences, not just my own. Jay will walk you through every step of the process, patiently and respectfully. There were no unanswered questions, no unanswered phone calls. I consider him an familiar acquaintance, and look forward to the next time I can suggest him to assist a friend in need of his expertise.

The minute I spoke to Jay on the phone, I knew I was in capable and knowledgeable hands. He provided instant reassurance and support during a clearly difficult time. He is knowledgeable and patient. His follow up and communication is impeccable. Even after I was discharged, he made himself available ...for questions and support about rebuilding my credit. Bottom-line, Jay CARES. I am so glad I chose to work with Jay and highly recommend him!