Atty. Howard Jay Kent

Atty. Howard Jay Kent

Mr. Howard Jay Kent is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, elder, fiduciary law and 4 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 50 yrs experience 50 year
Call (770) 215-0133 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Howard Jay Kent at a glance

Howard Jay Kent is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at The Kent Law Firm. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, bankruptcy, tax, estate litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1976). Educated at John Marshall Law School J.D. (—) and Hunter College of the City University of New York B.A. (—). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Howard Jay Kent is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, elder, fiduciary law and 4 other areas of law
  • Howard received a B.A. degree from Hunter College of the City University of New York, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Howard practices at The Kent Law Firm in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Jay Kent's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard Jay Kent handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Howard Jay Kent is one of 8,886 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Georgia →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Howard Jay Kent is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Georgia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Howard Jay Kent is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Georgia →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Howard Jay Kent is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Howard Jay Kent is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard Jay Kent

Where is Howard Jay Kent's law office located?
Howard Jay Kent's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is The Kent Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Jay Kent handle?
Howard Jay Kent focuses on chapter 7, bankruptcy, tax, estate litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Howard Jay Kent practiced law?
Howard Jay Kent has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Howard Jay Kent go to law school?
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How can I contact Howard Jay Kent for a consultation?
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Education

John Marshall Law School J.D.
- In Progress
Hunter College of the City University of New York B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1976

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