Atty. Jay B. Howd

Atty. Jay B. Howd

Jay B. Howd is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy chapter 13, bankruptcy chapter 7, bankruptcy litigation and 12 other areas of law.

Carbondale Carbondale 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (618) 331-5761 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Jay B. Howd at a glance

Jay B. Howd is a Managing Partner based in Carbondale, Illinois, practicing at Bankruptcy Clinic, P.C.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, chapter 13, business, bankruptcy, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992), U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois (1992), U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1994), and registered as Patent Attorney before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1999). Educated at Southern University School of Law (J.D. Law, 1991) and Southern Illinois University (B.S., 1989). Active member of National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) Bankruptcy Attorneys of Southern Illinois (BASIL) Illinois State Bar Association Kentucky Bar Association Jackson County Bar Association. Serands clients in Carbondale, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jay B. Howd is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy chapter 13, bankruptcy chapter 7, bankruptcy litigation and 12 other areas of law
  • Jay B. received a degree from Southern Illinois University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Jay B. practices at Bankruptcy Clinic, P.C. in Carbondale, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jay B. Howd's Areas of Practice

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

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Jay B. Howd is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Illinois →

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Jay B. Howd is one of 6,374 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jay B. Howd is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

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

Jay B. Howd is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

Jay B. Howd is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Carbondale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jay B. Howd

Where is Jay B. Howd's law office located?
Jay B. Howd's law practice is located in Carbondale, Illinois. The firm is Bankruptcy Clinic, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay B. Howd handle?
Jay B. Howd focuses on chapter 7, chapter 13, business, bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jay B. Howd practiced law?
Jay B. Howd has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Jay B. Howd go to law school?
Jay B. Howd earned their education at (J.D. Law, 1991); (B.S., 1989).
How can I contact Jay B. Howd for a consultation?
You can contact Jay B. Howd directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D. Law
Southern University School of Law
- 1991
B.S.
Southern Illinois University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1994
registered as Patent Attorney before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1999
Kentucky
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Dist. Court Western District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1999

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