Jill Collins

PRO

Jill Collins

4.9
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 27 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

2018 Caton Way SW, Olympia, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About Jill

Biography

Compassionate Bankruptcy Representation for the Greater Olympia Area

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 50%

Under Federal law, I am a Debt Relief Agency. I help people file for bankruptcy relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code - Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. I also represent creditors from time to time with respect to their interests in bankruptcy cases.

50%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 25%

Under Federal law, I am a Debt Relief Agency. I help people file for bankruptcy relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code - Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. I also represent creditors from time to time with respect to their interests in bankruptcy cases.

25%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 25%

Under Federal law, I am a Debt Relief Agency. I help people file for bankruptcy relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code - Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. I also represent creditors from time to time with respect to their interests in bankruptcy cases.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Notable Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Jill Collins, P.C.

2018 Caton Way SW, Olympia, WA, 98502

olympiabankruptcylaw.net/

Jill Collins's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Rachel | October 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thorough Representation and Advocacy.

My wife and I hired Jill a few months back and we couldn't be happier. Jill was a wonderful help during our journey to free ourselves of crippling consumer debt. She was informative, responsive and patient as we gathered our information. She then double checked everything to ensure that all contingen...cies were covered and that our discharge would leave us in a place of growth for the future. She even advised us on what to expect after our discharge and was a moral support during the hearing with the BK Trustee. I had never hired an attorney before and this experience with Jill by my side made me feel both empowered and protected. Thank you, Jill, for all your hard work on our case.

Posted by Pamela | January 3, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Phenomenal!

I needed guidance in a bankruptcy matter and Jill Collins assisted. I quickly discovered how fortunate I was to have found her. She was very knowledgeable, helpful without reservation, generous with her advice and time, and worked to earn my trust and respect as opposed to portraying she deserved i...t by simply being an expert. It takes time to find a good attorney in any field - Jill Collins was definitely a great find!

Posted by Paul | November 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ms. Collins is an amazing Attorney!!!

Ms. Collins is simply amazing at representing her clients!! She provided so much care, compassion and professionalism during a very difficult time in my life. She puts all of her masterful skills and effort into leading clients through a confusing process and makes it understandable. I recommend... her without hesitation!! Thank you again Ms. Collins and your team!! You truly have given me a fresh start and relieved so much stress and worry!!

Posted by Deborah | February 2, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Jill Elder

I just can't say enough about Jill and her staff! They made this process so very easy, and were supportive throughout the entire process. If I had a question, they were there to answer it. My husband and I were so very pleased to find this great lawyer. If you need help with your bankruptcy, I recomm...end her highly!

Posted by Bradley | October 16, 2012

A fantastic attorney

Jill is very knowledgeable and helpful with making hard decisions. She helped us through a tough time and assured us it would work out well. Her advice was spot on, her office was great to work with and everything turned out just like she said it would. I recommend Jill to anyone needing legal help a...nd advice.

See All Client Reviews

Jill Collins's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Jill
David Clement Smith headshot
David Smith

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Brett Lorin Wittner headshot
Brett Wittner

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Russell Atkatsh headshot
Russell Atkatsh

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Sheri L Nevlin headshot
Sheri Nevlin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jill is a wonderful bankruptcy attorney. I am pleased to have come to know her over recent years. I've noticed that she is compassionate and kind to her clients, and takes time to answer their questions thoroughly. She is a highly competent bankruptcy attorney. I wouldn't hesitate to refer clients to her."

Dorothy G Bunce headshot
Dorothy Bunce

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jill Elder has a wonderful enthusiasm for the field of bankruptcy & hope to see more of her here on Avvo. I am happy to endorse her."

Michael Maltby headshot
Michael Maltby

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked on the opposite side of a case from her and was impressed with how hard she worked for her client and how she would not give up until she acheived a good result."

Wade Steven Samuelson headshot
Wade Samuelson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jill is a hard-working, hard-nosed attorney. I am very pleased to endorse her and her work product."

Todd S. Rayan headshot
Todd Rayan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Our firm does not have a Bankruptcy practice and I refer all of my clients needing these services exclusively to Ms. Elder. Several of my clients who have engaged her services have let me know how satisfied they were with her work on their matters. I am confident in referring to her, she is professional and knowledgable in her field. In the past I have also been opposing counsel on matters with Ms. Elder and found her to be courteous, ethical and professional without compromising her client's position. It is a pleasure working with Ms. Elder and I would strongly recommend her to anyone seeking bankruptcy assistance."

View All Endorsements
David Clement Smith headshot
David Smith

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Brett Lorin Wittner headshot
Brett Wittner

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Russell Atkatsh headshot
Russell Atkatsh

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Sheri L Nevlin headshot
Sheri Nevlin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Dorothy G Bunce headshot
Dorothy Bunce

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Morgan Geoffrey Ziegler headshot
Morgan Ziegler

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Michael Maltby headshot
Michael Maltby

Criminal defense lawyer

Todd S. Rayan headshot
Todd Rayan

Litigation lawyer

Wade Steven Samuelson headshot
Wade Samuelson

Criminal defense lawyer

Michael R. Mittge headshot
Michael Mittge

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2004

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

Work Experience

2006 - Present

attorney/sole practitioner, Jill Collins, P.C.

2002 - 2006

Attorney, Hillier, Scheibmeir, Vey & Kelly, P.S.

2001 - 2001

attorney/sole practitioner, Jill Elder, Attorney at Law

1998 - 2000

Attorney, Greg Logue, PLLC

Associations

2015 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2015 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor Section

Executive Committee Member

2007 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

Education

1998

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Texas System, Arlington

2 BAs and a Secondary Teaching Certification

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution