About
Jay R. Lefkovitz is an experienced Tennessee bankruptcy lawyer known for helping individuals and businesses find solutions to complex financial challenges. As an attorney at Lefkovitz & Lefkovitz, Jay focuses on corporate and consumer bankruptcy, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 cases. His approach is strategic and results-oriented, guiding clients through every step of the bankruptcy process. He has earned a reputation for understanding the financial and legal details that help clients get back on track.
Jay earned a B.S. in Business Law from Indiana University Kelley School of Business and a J.D. from Nashville School of Law.
Since being admitted to practice law in Tennessee in 2011, Jay has handled cases throughout the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Tennessee. His work covers a broad range of bankruptcy needs, from individual debt relief to complicated corporate reorganizations. Jay’s experience includes evaluating each client’s financial situation, developing tailored bankruptcy plans, and working with trustees and creditors to reach fair outcomes.
Jay R. Lefkovitz is deeply committed to his bankruptcy practice, maintaining active memberships with the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees, the Nashville Bar Association, and the American Bankruptcy Institute. Recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star, Jay is known for his skill, integrity, and dedication to client success. He is also proud to be a member of distinguished academic honor organizations, including the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society.
Serving clients across Middle Tennessee from the firm’s Nashville and Cookeville offices, Jay provides trusted guidance for both simple and complex bankruptcy cases. His thorough preparation and focus on practical solutions have earned him respect as a dependable bankruptcy lawyer throughout the region.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Lefkovitz & Lefkovitz
- Member, Tennessee Bar Association
- Member, National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees
- Member, Nashville Bar Association
- Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
Licensed State
- Tennessee
Education
- Nashville School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.) - Indiana University Kelley School of Business
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Law
Awards & Badges




- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Debt & Lending
- Debt & Lending
- Foreclosure




