Attorney
Area of Focus
Additional Services
Education
University of Cincinnati College of Law, JD
Emory University, BA
Bar Admissions
Ohio Bar
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Jay M. Skolnick Of Counsel
Contact Information

- Area of Focus
- Education
University of Cincinnati College of Law, JD
Emory University, BA
- Bar Admissions
Ohio Bar
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Biography
Jay is Of Counsel in Brouse McDowell's Business Transactions & Corporate Counseling, and Business Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Practice Groups. For 50 years, his practice has focused on commercial and business transactions, including sales or other dispositions of privately held businesses, mergers, acquisitions, and financing matters, as well as general business counseling and planning. He has significant experience in succession planning of closely held businesses and wealth preservation. He represents individuals and businesses in the greater Youngstown area including many major manufacturers and service providers.
Jay is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated through Martindale-Hubbell.
- Biography
Jay is Of Counsel in Brouse McDowell's Business Transactions & Corporate Counseling, and Business Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Practice Groups. For 50 years, his practice has focused on commercial and business transactions, including sales or other dispositions of privately held businesses, mergers, acquisitions, and financing matters, as well as general business counseling and planning. He has significant experience in succession planning of closely held businesses and wealth preservation. He represents individuals and businesses in the greater Youngstown area including many major manufacturers and service providers.
Jay is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated through Martindale-Hubbell.
- Professional & Civic Activities
- American Bar Association, Member
- Ohio State Bar Association, Member
- Mahoning County Bar Association, Member
- Distinctions
- News
August 17, 2023The Best Lawyers in America 2024 Recognizes 24 Brouse Attorneys in 28 Practice Areas and 3 Attorneys as "Ones to Watch"
August 18, 2022The Best Lawyers in America 2023 Recognizes 27 Brouse Attorneys in 32 Practice Areas and 5 Attorneys as "Ones to Watch"
October 26, 2021Four Brouse Attorneys Mentioned in Tribune Chronicle for Best Lawyers in America 2022 Distinction
October 08, 2021Brouse McDowell Attorneys Featured in Youngstown Business Journal for Best Lawyers Distinction
August 19, 2021The Best Lawyers in America 2022 Recognizes 28 Brouse Attorneys in 32 Practice Areas and 6 Attorneys as "Ones to Watch"
August 20, 2020The Best Lawyers in America 2021 Recognizes 28 Brouse Attorneys in 33 Practice Areas and 4 Attorneys as "Ones to Watch"
August 15, 2019Twenty-eight Brouse McDowell Attorneys Recognized in 33 Practice Areas to The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
August 15, 201825 Brouse McDowell Attorneys Recognized in 19 Practice Areas to The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
August 15, 201723 Brouse McDowell Attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2018