Jay Scholtens

Jay Scholtens

Law Offices of Jay Scholtens • Jonesboro, AR
Social SecurityPersonal Injury

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600 South Main St, Jonesboro, AR, 72401, US

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About

Jay Scholtens is a partner of Scholtens & Averitt, PLC in Jonesboro, Arkansas, where he practices primarily in the areas of Social Security Disability and domestic relations. His areas of practice also include personal injury, criminal law, product liability, and class action litigation. Mr. Scholtens is licensed to practice law in all Arkansas state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States of America. He has been lead or associate counsel on numerous cases wherein his clients were awarded in excess of one million dollars. Mr. Scholtens has handled over 1,800 Social Security claims and has recovered over $13,200,000 in back pay benefits for claimants. Mr. Scholtens is rated as an AV® Preeminent lawyer by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell. He is a member of the Craighead County and Arkansas Bar Associations. He is also a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association and has met the standard of excellence for selection as a “top 100 Trial Lawyer” in Arkansas. He is also a life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Mr. Scholtens earned his B.A. degree from Hendrix College in 1993 and earned his J.D. degree from Mississippi College School of Law in 1997.

About Social Security Law

Social Security attorneys help individuals obtain disability benefits and retirement benefits. They guide clients through the application and appeals process. Common matters include disability benefits, ssdi claims, ssi claims, appeals.

Credentials

Education
1997 Mississippi College School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1993 Hendrix College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2015 Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2015 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2014 Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2014 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2013 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Associations
2011 - Present National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives Member 2000 - Present Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association Member 1997 - Present Arkansas Bar Foundation Member 1997 - Present Craighead County Bar Association Member
Speaking
2013 Continuing Education and Community Outreach Social Security
Updated: Jan 14, 2026