Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/04/2014 - 13:00
Beyond experience, what should you look for in a bankruptcy lawyer?
When I first started practicing bankruptcy law, my clients didn’t seem to know what to expect of me.
They told me stories of meeting with other bankruptcy attorneys in their quest to get some help, and what they’d experienced.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/02/2014 - 13:00
You probably think you’ll be dealing with your private student loan debt for the rest of your life.
Before I began to practice in the field of student loan law, I would have agreed with you.
And even now – after having done this work for awhile – sometimes I know it feels hopeless.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/31/2014 - 13:00
The most dangerous thing you can do when hiring a bankruptcy lawyer is to go with the least expensive one.
When I first open my law firm and started to practice bankruptcy law, I figured it would be a good idea to charge less than anyone else in town.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 03/28/2014 - 12:00
Want to make your bankruptcy case smoother?
If you’re thinking about bankruptcy, there’s a good chance you’ve never been through the process before.
In fact, most of the people who look into bankruptcy are going through this for the first and only time in their lives.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 12:00
If you’re in over your head with student loans and are looking for help, you probably want the lawyer who knows the most.
Someone who’s been practicing law for awhile would be a good idea. Definitely someone who’s got experience working through tough student loan issues.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/24/2014 - 12:00
Your bankruptcy lawyer’s constant requests for information probably frustrate you.
Once you’ve gotten past the whole, “should I or shouldn’t I,” stage of things, you think it will go pretty quickly. Not so.
In fact, the major chunk of your bankruptcy lawyer’s work is done before the court gets involved.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 03/21/2014 - 09:00
The 2015 federal budget is proposing deep cuts to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. It’s time to make your voice heard.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program allows federal student loan borrowers to wipe out these loan balances after 10 years if they work for a qualifying public service employer.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/17/2014 - 09:00
Student loans and tax returns go together.
The federal government originates all federal student loans. It also processes your tax return each year, handing out refund checks in cases of overpayment.
When you don’t pay your student loans and they go into default, your refund may be at risk.