Lawyer Jay B. Howd, graduated from Southern Illinois University, Class of 1989, B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Cum Laude Southern University School of Law, Class of 1991, J.D., Law Journal - Research Editor, is now employed by Bankruptcy Clinic, P.C. at 811 West Main Street Carbondale, IL 62901.

While being a member of National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)Bankruptcy Attorneys of Southern Illinois (BASIL)Illinois State Bar AssociationKentucky Bar AssociationJackson County Bar Association, Jay B. Howd is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Jay B. Howd as your lawyer, you should consider whether Jay B. Howd offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Jay B. Howd has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Jay B. Howd's office is located at Carbondale, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Jay B. Howd has been admitted in 1999, registered as Patent Attorney before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office1992, Illinois1992, U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois1993, U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit1993, U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit1994, U.S. Court of Federal Claims1999, Kentucky1999, U.S. Dist. Court… Read more 1999, registered as Patent Attorney before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; 1992, Illinois; 1992, U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois; 1993, U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit; 1993, U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit; 1994, U.S. Court of Federal Claims; 1999, Kentucky; 1999, U.S. Dist. Court Western District of Kentucky; Read less. His or her practice areas include Bankruptcy Chapter 13, Bankruptcy Chapter 7, Bankruptcy Litigation, Bankruptcy Reorganization, Bankruptcy Taxation, Commercial Bankruptcy, Commercial Foreclosure, Commercial Workouts, Consumer Bankruptcy, Debt Relief, Debtor Bankruptcy, Foreclosures, Insolvency, Liquidations, Repossessions.

Jay B. Howd's college and law school education includes Southern Illinois University, Class of 1989, B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Cum Laude, Southern University School of Law, Class of 1991, J.D., Law Journal - Research Editor. Other biographical background includes Representative Cases: In. re Nance (Redefining Above Median Bankruptcy Practice Under BAPCPA), 371 B.R 358 (S. Dist. Ill. Bankruptcy 2006)In. Re Barrett (Redefining Vehicle and Housing Deductions Under BAPCPA), 371 B.R. 860 (S. Dist. Ill. Bankruptcy 2007) | | Jay B. Howd was born and raised in LaHarpe, Illinois, a small farm community in west central Illinois. Jay graduated valedictorian of his LaHarpe high school class while attaining all-conference status in both football and basketball. Jay’s upbringing in LaHarpe was instrumental in teaching him the value of honesty, dedication, and hard work.Jay graduated with honors from Southern Illinois University in 1989, majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Energy Processes. While in college, he served as president of the Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society of which he remains a lifelong member. Jay attended law school at Southern Illinois University. While there, he served as the Research Editor on the Board of Editors for the Southern Illinois Law Journal.Jay graduated from law school in December 1991 and started his own practice shortly thereafter. Although he is one of the few registered patent attorneys in southern Illinois, Jay has chosen instead to focus his attention exclusively on bankruptcy work out of a desire to help people in need of assistance. In 1998, Jay became a 50% owner of the Bankruptcy Clinic. In 2008, he became 100% owner. Today, he serves as the President and managing attorney for the firm w. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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