Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
James L. "Jim" Day
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Jim Day is a partner in the Seattle law firm of Bush Kornfeld LLP, specializing in the resolution of complex commercial creditor-debtor issues. He focuses on representing companies and individuals in Chapter 11 reorganizations, Chapter 9 debt adjustments, as well as out-of-court workout negotiations and agreements.
Jim has extensive experience across various sectors, including residential, commercial and retail real estate, health care, manufacturing, technology, fishing and maritime, and franchised restaurants. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by Washington Law & Politics every year since 2003. Jim has also been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2011 and was honored as the 2020 Lawyer of the Year in Litigation-Bankruptcy by Best Lawyers.
Overview
- English
- Gender: Male
- University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1991
- California, The State Bar of California
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
- American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
- Federal Bar Association - Member
- King County Bar Association - Member
- Washington State Bar Association - Member
- United States Bankruptcy Court
- English
- California, The State Bar of California
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
- American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
- Federal Bar Association - Member
- King County Bar Association - Member
- Washington State Bar Association - Member
- University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1991
- Gender: Male
- United States Bankruptcy Court
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Seattle (2022)
- Litigation - Bankruptcy, Seattle (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Awards:
- Seattle Magazine's Top Lawyers, Bankruptcy Law Section
- Thompson Reuters Super Lawyers 2001-2015
- Seattle Business Magazine's Best Business Lawyers, Bankruptcy Law Section
- The Best Lawyers in America 2010-2015, Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation-Bankruptcy
- Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers Top Washington Business & Transactions Lawyers 2012-2014
- Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Bankruptcy Section 2015
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