Armand J. "Jay" Kornfeld

Armand J. "Jay" Kornfeld


Bush Kornfeld LLP

Recognized since 2003

Seattle, Washington

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Commercial Litigation

Corporate Law

Litigation - Bankruptcy

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Litigation - Bankruptcy
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Jay Kornfeld primarily represents companies in commercial creditor and debtor issues, emphasizing workouts, restructurings, and Chapter 11 reorganizations. Over the years, he has represented clients in diverse industries, including agricultural, food processing, grocery, commercial real estate, retail, high-tech and software, wood products, commercial fishing, and newspaper. He is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy, is AV-rated, and a Trustee of the King County Bar Association (July, 2014-June, 2016). Other honors include Seattle Magazine's Top Lawyers, Bankruptcy Law Section; Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers® 2000-2016; Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers® Top Washington Business & Transactions Lawyers 2012-2015; Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Bankruptcy Section 2005-2016; Seattle Business Magazine Best Business Lawyers, Bankruptcy Law; The Best of the U.S., Bankruptcy Lawyer Section. Jay graduated from the University of Washington School of Law with high honors and completed his undergraduate work at the University of Notre Dame.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 601 Union Street, Suite 5000
    Seattle, WA 98101
Languages
  • English
Demographics
  • Gender: Male
Education
  • University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1987
  • University of Notre Dame, BA, graduated 1982
Bar Admissions
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
Affiliations
  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • American College of Bankruptcy - Fellow
  • Federal Bar Association - Member
  • King County Bar Association - Trustee; Member and Former Chair, Creditor-Debtor Section

Bush Kornfeld LLP
Headquarters: Seattle, Washington

5 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America award

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Litigation - Bankruptcy
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Seattle (2024)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Seattle (2024)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Seattle (2019)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Seattle (2017)
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Seattle (2014)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Seattle (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
Awards:
  • Order of the Coif
  • Seattle Magazine's Top Lawyers, Bankruptcy Law Section
  • Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers 2000-2015
  • Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Bankruptcy Section 2005-2015
  • Seattle Business Magazine's Best Business Lawyers, Bankruptcy Law
  • Fellow, American College of Bankruptcy
  • The Best of the U.S., Bankruptcy Lawyer Section
  • Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers Top Washington Business & Transactions Lawyers 2012-2014
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law

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