Top Rated Bankruptcy Attorney in Phoenix, AZ

James F. Kahn is the founder and managing attorney at Kahn & Ahart, PLLC – Bankruptcy Legal Center located in Phoenix, Arizona. He focuses his practice exclusively on bankruptcy matters, with an emphasis on small-business bankruptcy, personal bankruptcy, and creditors’ and debtors’ rights. 

Mr. Kahn is board-certified as a bankruptcy specialist by the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. Knowing fully well that each case is unique, he provides customized services and personal attention to his clients. Aiming to make bankruptcy as painless as possible for his clients, he keeps them informed throughout every step of the legal process.

Mr. Kahn has a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and management from the University of Detroit. He obtained his Juris Doctor from the Wayne State University Law School. He also worked as an adjunct professor in the same law school. 

Active in the legal community, Mr. Kahn was the chairman of the Arizona State Bar Creditors’ and Debtors’ Rights Committee and chairman of the Bankruptcy section of the Arizona State Bar. Mr. Kahn also was a judge pro tem of the Superior Court of Arizona. He has been active in several committees and frequently lectures in seminars and continuing legal education forums about creditor and debtor rights. 

For his outstanding work in the legal field and for his high ethical standards and legal capability, Mr. Kahn is AV Preeminent* peer-review rated through Martindale-Hubbell. He also has a 10.0 rating on Avvo, along with several testimonials from satisfied clients and endorsements from peers. For his active involvement in pro bono work, Mr. Kahn was the recipient of the For Love of Justice pro bono award.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

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