James L. "Jim" Day

James L. "Jim" Day


Bush Kornfeld LLP

Recognized since 2011

Seattle, Washington

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Litigation - Bankruptcy

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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.

Location
  • 601 Union Street, Suite 5000
    Seattle, WA 98101
Languages
  • English
Demographics
  • Gender: Male
Education
  • University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1991
Bar Admissions
  • California, The State Bar of California
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
Affiliations
  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
  • Federal Bar Association - Member
  • King County Bar Association - Member
  • Washington State Bar Association - Member
Federal Clerkships
  • United States Bankruptcy Court

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 - 2022 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Litigation - Bankruptcy
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® 2025 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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