Practice areas
Chapters 7 and 13 and business bankruptcy, bankruptcy litigation, non-bankruptcy debt work-outs, consumer rights, debtor/creditor rights, collection suit defense, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, student loan discharge, asset protection
46 years, 3,500 cases
46 years, 275 cases
46 years, 350 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| ID | Authorized to practice law | 1975 | 11/07/2021 |
| Legal answers | 1 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| cum laude | Brigham Young University | 1973 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Jay A. Kohler Attorney and Counselor At Law | 1991 - Present |
| Partner | Hart & Kohler | 1983 - 1991 |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Bear Lake County | 1977 - 1983 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho State Bar | Member | 1975 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1975 |
| Brigham Young University | BS | 1973 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls Bankruptcy Seminar | Absolute Priority Rule in Chapter 11 Cases | 2013 |
| Idaho State Bar Road Show | Keeping Overhead Low for Small Firms and Solo Practiciioners | 2012 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| R Sam Hopkins, Trustee v. Gutke | Judge ruled in favor of Debtor and the insurance proceeds were deemed exempt. |
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