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also known as Jerrold John Scholtens
Jay Scholtens is a partner of Scholtens & Averitt, PLC in Jonesboro, Arkansas, where he practices primarily in the areas of Social Security Disability and domestic relations. His areas of practice also include personal injury, criminal law, product liability, and class action litigation. Mr. Scholtens is licensed to practice law in all Arkansas state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States of America. He has been lead or associate counsel on numerous cases wherein his clients were awarded in excess of one million dollars. Mr. Scholtens has handled over 1,800 Social Security claims and has recovered over $13,200,000 in back pay benefits for claimants. Mr. Scholtens is rated as an AV® Preeminent lawyer by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell. He is a member of the Craighead County and Arkansas Bar Associations. He is also a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association and has met the standard of excellence for selection as a “top 100 Trial Lawyer” in Arkansas. He is also a life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Mr. Scholtens earned his B.A. degree from Hendrix College in 1993 and earned his J.D. degree from Mississippi College School of Law in 1997.
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600 South Main St, Jonesboro, AR, 72401
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Posted by Sylenia | June 21, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceptional Service
I was very please with the service that was provided to me by Jay and his team. My case was handled with care and the process was very smooth. I was updated during every phase of my case. The professionalism exhibited by the Scholtens Law Firm exceeded my expectations.
Posted by Sylenia | June 21, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceptional Service
I was very please with the service that was provided to me by Jay and his team. My case was handled with care and the process was very smooth. I was updated during every phase of my case. The professionalism exhibited by the Scholtens Law Firm exceeded my expectations.
Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Exceeded Expectations!
I was so pleased with the representation I received from Mr. Scholtens a decade ago that I sought his legal counsel again recently for my son. My son and I met with Mr. Scholtens twice prior to going to court. As soon as my son's second meeting began, it was clear Mr. Scholtens had done a great deal...
Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Exceeded Expectations!
I was so pleased with the representation I received from Mr. Scholtens a decade ago that I sought his legal counsel again recently for my son. My son and I met with Mr. Scholtens twice prior to going to court. As soon as my son's second meeting began, it was clear Mr. Scholtens had done a great deal...
"Jay is a consummate professional in every regard, and respected by his peers as a formidable opponent."
"Jay is not only an outstanding lawyer, he is a fine man as well. I reccommend his services without hesitation on cases involving social security benefits, divorce and custody, and criminal defense."
"Jay Scholtens is a great lawyer and serves as a thorough and aggressive advocate for his clients. I do not hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for an attorney."
"I highly recommend Jay to anyone requiring representation in divorce, social security disability, and general litigation. I routinely refer clients to Jay, and have never received negative feedback from any of them. He is insightful, diligent, and skilled. I give him the highest endorsement possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jay is very intelligent and knows the ins and outs of social security. If I ever have a question regarding social security disability, he is the first attorney I contact."
"Jay is extremely knowledgeable and a great attorney. He truly cares about his clients and is a great advocate. I have the utmost respect for Jay both personally and professionally."
"Jay is a great lawyer and a great man. I have known him professionally and personally, I can say without a doubt that if you have any legal issues regarding social security, criminal, domestic, or personal injury, you will be taken care of and satisfied. Great lawyer."
"Mr. Scholtens is an excellent attorney. He is well respected in our legal community and handles each case with the utmost professionalism. I put my trust in Mr. Scholtens when referring cases to him as I know his clients will be well taken care of."
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2015
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2010
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2009
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2009
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2008
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2007
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2006
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2005
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2004
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2003
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1997 - Present
Attorney, Scholtens & Averitt, PLC
1998 - 2002
Public Defender, Craighead County Public Defender's Office
2011 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
2000 - Present
Arkansas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Arkansas Bar FoundationMember
1997 - Present
Craighead County Bar AssociationMember
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$2,080,000.00
$10,950,000.00
$1,500,000.00
$1,900,000.00
$3,018,728.65
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Social Security
English
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