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Twenty years ago, prior to my entering into the field of law, my husband and I lost our house to foreclosure and we filed a bankruptcy. I know how people facing foreclosure and bankruptcy feel because I've been there myself. I can empathize with my clients while I represent them.
I began my career in the law as a paralegal. I worked for a medical malpractice attorney for over ten years. Then I became a paralegal for a creditor's rights attorney for four years, working my way up the firm to become the controller and office manager, all the while attending law school and offering part-time paralegal services to a personal injury and general practice attorney.
Upon graduating law school and passing the bar, I worked as a general practice attorney for a small law firm in Chardon, Ohio. It was in that practice that I began concentrating on foreclosure defense, creditor/debtor law, and landlord/tenant law. In addition to being admitted as an attorney in the State of Ohio in May, 2011, I also was admitted to the federal court in the Northern District of Ohio, practicing in the Bankruptcy Courts. I am a member of the Ohio Bar Association, Geauga County Bar Association, and Westshore Bar Association.
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Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Jann was so kind and thorough. She's obviously done this a few times for people. No judgement and she really humanized the whole process. She left me feeling prepared for the 341 hearing, knowing the types of questions I'd be asked so I felt confident going into it. She patiently answered all my ...
Posted by David | March 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Going through a bankruptcy is a such a stressful situation. Finding a lawyer that treated me like a person not like a "case" was so reassuring. She accompanied me to my court hearing and explained every step thoroughly. During the three year period she allowed me to text her with any questions I had....
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I was referred to Jan Washington for a bankruptcy. Jan confirmed what I could have removed. After receiving a letter from the creditor I filed the bankruptcy on. I asked Jan about it, that's when she told me that the creditor could not be removed. The basis of the bankruptcy was to remove this cre...
Without knowing which debtor/client this is, I would have a hard time responding to this person's concerns. I am as up front with all my clients as I can possibly be. My clients receive information on the types of credit that can and cannot be discharged at the beginning of the case with a significant information package provided.
Posted by anonymous | December 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I was referred to Jann by my sister, who previously had landlord issues. She said hiring Jann was the best money she'd ever spent so when I ran into an issues with my landlord withholding excessive money from my security depot, upon moving out, I gave Jann a call. She was beyond helpful during that ...
Posted by Tree | December 21, 2014
I moved from an apartment complex on August 30, 2014. I left my apartment spotless in order to receive my full security deposit. It never came. I sent a form letter from the Cleveland Tenants Association by Certified Mail with no response. I contacted Ms. Washington and gave her the 20 pictures that ...
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"I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer. Why? If you read answers to questions by persons on AVVO and read her answers, you will notice Jann takes the time to carefully and fully (and accurately) explain the answer to the questions directly and to the point. Having practiced myself 29 years and filed over 5,400 bankruptcy petitions I appreciate attorneys who have substantial experience and yet willing to take the time on AVVO to give you information that you sought. After all, is that not why you asked? So go to an attorney who you will receive such quality representation by. Great job to Jann too! Sincerely, Richard D. Granvold"
"Jann Collette Washington is an active volunteer on the Avvo question & answer forum and a welcome addition to the community from Ohio. An obviously caring and careful attorney, she clearly looks out for those who need help and I am honored to endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Jann Collette Washington gives thorough and practical legal advice."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Washington since our time together in law school and can attest to her strong character and experience in the legal field."
"I endorse Ms. Washington. She is well credentialed and has been quite prolific in her responses to Avvo community posed questions."
"I endorse this lawyer. As evidenced by Ms. Washington's answers on Avvo, she understands the law well."
"If you want to know something about the competency of an attorney or their desire to help people straighten out their life, take a look at the dozens of published answers to questions they have at Avvo.com, look at the respect and endorsements they have from fellow attorneys, look at their work experience and especially at their paralegal experience too (that's where they learn the everyday world of practicing law and how to handle it, long before they become a lawyer), and look at how helpful their website is too. When you do that with attorney Washington, you will see what we see - a remarkable and highly competent lawyer who knows the law and likes to make sure that her clients understand it too. Foreclosure defense is tough, but Jann can handle it. If you need help she is your answer. I recommend her to you."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jann has a nurturing and caring quality to her. She was very encouraging to me as went through the licensing process. If you are a client that needs your attorney to take the time to understand your needs and fight for them, then I recommend you hire Jann."
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Foreclosure lawyer
Landlord or tenant lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
2009
Cali Award in Intellectual Property, CALI
2023 - Present
Chief Bankruptcy Attorney, Cozmyk Law Offices
2012 - Present
Attorney, Jann C. Washington, Esq. LLC
2012 - 2016
Of Counsel Attorney, Cozmyk Law Offices
2010 - 2012
Attorney, Petersen & Petersen
2006 - 2010
Paralegal, Law Offices of Timothy M. Sullivan
2005 - 2006
Paralegal / Secretary, Quinn Legal Associates
1997 - 2010
Self Employed Contract Paralegal, Self Employed Contract Paralegal
1996 - 2005
Paralegal, Dale P. Zucker Co., LPA
2023 - Present
Western District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy CourtAttorney
2021 - Present
Ohio Southern District Bankruptcy CourtAttorney
2011 - Present
Geauga County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
State of OhioAttorney at Law
2011 - Present
Ohio Northern District Bankruptcy CourtAttorney
2010 - Present
Westshore Bar AssociationMember
Saved home from being foreclosed upon
waiver of deficiency on 2 properties
Settled prior to suit
Waiver of deficiency balance
Loan modification
Security deposit returned in full
Security deposit returned in full
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2004
Associate of Arts
English
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