Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy Commercial Litigation Corporate Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Seattle.
Armand J. "Jay" Kornfeld
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
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.
Overview
- English
- Gender: Male
- University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1987
- University of Notre Dame, BA, graduated 1982
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
- 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
- English
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
- 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
- University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1987
- University of Notre Dame, BA, graduated 1982
- Gender: Male
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Seattle (2026)
- Litigation - Bankruptcy, Seattle (2026)
- 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® 2026 for work in:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
Awards:
- 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
- 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
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