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.
Practice areas
Foreclosure defense
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 2011 | 05/05/2022 |
Legal answers | 873 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Cali Award in Intellectual Property | CALI | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Jann C. Washington, Esq. LLC | 2012 - Present |
Of Counsel Attorney | Cozmyk Law Offices | 2012 - 2016 |
Attorney | Petersen & Petersen | 2010 - 2012 |
Paralegal | Law Offices of Timothy M. Sullivan | 2006 - 2010 |
Paralegal / Secretary | Quinn Legal Associates | 2005 - 2006 |
Self Employed Contract Paralegal | Self Employed Contract Paralegal | 1997 - 2010 |
Paralegal | Dale P. Zucker Co., LPA | 1996 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Ohio Northern District Courts | Admitted to Practice | 2012 - Present |
Geauga County Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Ohio State Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
State of Ohio | Attorney at Law | 2011 - Present |
Westshore Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
University of Toledo | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
Cuyahoga Community College | Associate of Arts | 2004 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Foreclosure Defense | Saved home from being foreclosed upon |
Foreclosure Defense | Loan modification |
Landlord / Tenant | Security deposit returned in full |
Landlord/Tenant | Security deposit returned in full |
Foreclosure Defense | Waiver of deficiency balance |
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Richard Granvold, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Mar 12, 2016
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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
Dorothy Bunce, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 28, 2015
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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.
Richard Granvold, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Mar 12, 2016
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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
Dorothy Bunce, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 28, 2015
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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.
Evan Engler, Unknown Attorney on Jun 29, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Jann Collette Washington gives thorough and practical legal advice.
Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Oct 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Car accident Attorney on Aug 8, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
Greg Porter, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Jul 24, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Washington is well versed in Landlord/Tenant law.
Kendall Coffman, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
T. Ritz, Foreclosure Attorney on Apr 21, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
John Dowell, Unknown Attorney on Feb 20, 2013
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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.
Albert Crosner, Car accident Attorney on Feb 19, 2013
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I endorse Ms. Washington. She is well credentialed and has been quite prolific in her responses to Avvo community posed questions.
Kyle Bristow, Foreclosure Attorney on Dec 20, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. As evidenced by Ms. Washington's answers on Avvo, she understands the law well.
Ronald Burdge, Foreclosure Attorney on Dec 11, 2012
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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.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Nov 9, 2012
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
John Stryker, Unknown Attorney on Oct 26, 2012
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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.
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