Adam Scott Minsky

Adam Scott Minsky

also known as Adam S. Minsky

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Consumer protection Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Education, Debt Collection

265 Franklin Street, Suite 1702, Boston, MA

About Adam

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Consumer Protection 50%

I specialize in providing legal assistance to people with student loans.

16 years

50%
Debt Collection 25%

I specialize in helping people who have student loans that are in default and collections.

16 years

25%
Education 25%

I help people who have legal issues involving student loans, colleges, and universities.

16 years

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 9 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2016

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 15 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Adam S. Minsky: Student Loan Law

265 Franklin Street, Suite 1702, Boston, MA, 02110

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Adam Scott Minsky's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

120 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2024 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knowledgable, Clear and Generous

Adam has been incredibly helpful in resolving a complex situation involving both federal and private student loans, as well as a civil court case. He guided us calmly and methodically, and very generously answered many clarifying questions via email in the weeks after our consultation. His rates are ...extremely fair for the quality of his services and his knowledge in the area of student loan law and process seems to be unmatched. I cannot recommend him enough and will consult with him again if any issues come up in the future. For now we are on the path to resolution because of Adam's help! Thanks Adam!

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Super helpful for a difficult situation

I got sued by attorneys representing National Collegiate Trust. It was a tricky situation that I had never been in before—I’m a classic case of first generation college student and first generation US citizen. I had no idea what I had gotten myself into. I reached out to Adam specifically due to h...is specializing in student loan debt cases. Adam was super responsive and explained what was happening on crystal clear language so I had a full understanding of the situation. I highly recommend Adam to represent you because of his expert knowledge, professionalism, and swift action to help out.

Posted by Justina | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional, polite, and incredibly helpful

I contacted Adam about an old student loan debt that I was being sued for and had no idea how to handle. We had an hour long consultation where Adam shed light on the ins and outs of dealing with this matter and clearly outlined everything I needed to do to handle it appropriately. It was obvious ...to me after our initial conversation that he had a wealth of knowledge and experience in student loan debt settlement and without question was the lawyer I needed to get my debt squared away. Adam handled all aspects (paperwork, filing, negotiation, etc.) of the lawsuit efficiently and effectively and I'm happy to say he resolved my case with a favorable outcome. I would 100% recommend Adam Minsky to anyone with student loan trouble. A word to the wise - they intentionally don't make this process easy so in my honest opinion it's better to go with a professional like Adam who knows how to handle everything rather than make a mistake along the way and risk getting a default judgement or something worse.

Posted by Marjorie | September 09, 2018 | Lawsuits & Disputes

LOANS FULLY DISCHARGED -- So happy we called Adam for counsel regarding my daughter's student loan debt

My daughter was in an 18-month cosmetology program when I moved to Boston from Michigan. She was having a hard time adjusting to her mother being so far away, and took a break from school… They told her she had to formally withdraw in order to do this, so she did. She went back a while later and afte...r being back at school for a couple of months, and only 6 weeks away from graduating, the school closed its doors and filed for bankruptcy. She looked into transferring her credits to another program and was in process of doing so when she suffered an accident at home while washing dishes, and severed the nerve in her pinky finger, requiring surgery. She would no longer be able to become a cosmetologist due to the damage, so she applied for student loan discharge through the government. The federal government, however, approved only a partial loan discharge, stating that because she had withdrawn from the school for a period of time, her earlier loans would have to be repaid. Even though she lives in Michigan, I contacted Adam and set up an appointment with him while she was in town for a visit. He went through all of her paperwork, and showed us exactly how to file an appeal to the decision with the government, as well as suggested verbiage for the letter we would send in with it. Nearly two years later, the appeal has worked and the rest of her student loans have been fully discharged! If we wouldn’t have contacted Adam and sought his counsel, she would be in $13,500 worth of debt for a degree she is unable to pursue any longer, and $3,500 worth of debt for her medical deductible. So happy we got the proper help we needed and that she will be able to focus on finding a new career, rather than be tied down with useless student loan debt! Thanks, Adam.

Posted by Keri | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Adam has exceptional attention to detail and it's a leader in his field of practice.

When a private student loan company brought a lawsuit against me for a debt that was time-barred, Adam played ball like a pro against a large corporation. Each step of the way, he explained all my options, advised me of how he thought we should handle the issue, and then let me decide what path to t...ake. He checked in every couple of weeks with an update. And his prices were fair. Adam also helped get my federal student loans into the right repayment plan. He has a very niche practice in student loan law. There aren't many lawyers like him out there. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs advice about their student loans.

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Adam Scott Minsky's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebecca Neale

Debt and lending agreements lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam is one of the leading authorities in the field of student loan law and works thoughtfully with his clients to ensure that they have the knowledge they need about their student loan options."

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Daniel Perlman

Debt settlement lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Black

Education lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Friend

"I attended Joshua Cohen's Student Loan Law Boot Camp with Adam Minsky in 2011. He is a very smart, capable student loan lawyer, and could teach his own boot camps if he chose. I've since contacted him and he has been very helpful to me in my student loan practice. If I had a student loan issue or just wanted to know where I stand, I would not hesitate to hire Adam."

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Joshua Cohen

Debt and lending agreements lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam has taken up the cause of student loan rights and is doing a fantastic job."

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Rory Gill

Credit repair lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam deeply cares about consumers' rights and has rightfully developed a reputation as a leading expert in student loan law. With this background, he has achieved impressive results for his clients through effective advocacy and practical counsel. When dealing with the stress of unsustainable debt or unscrupulous lenders, I highly recommend the compassionate and competent services of Adam Minsky."

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John Kirwan

Debt and lending agreements lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Minsky consistantly offers excellent service to his clients and is a tireless advocade for them as well."

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Kira Gagarin

Unknown lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Minsky is caring and hardworking at solving your real life problems. He is an expert in his field and I do not hesitate in endorsing him."

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Jonas Jacobson

Education lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Minsky is always focused on getting it right. He has a thorough knowledge of student loan related issues. I endorse this attorney."

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Sofia Lingos

Credit repair lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for his diligent work ethic and personable demeanor. I believe that he would be a great representative for any client."

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Travis Jacobs

Debt settlement lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Minsky is a hard working and well informed lawyer who is always willing to lend a hand to his colleagues. He has shown that he cares about his clients' cases, and a willingness to reach out to other lawyers in his community to help them out."

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Fabian Powell

Unknown lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Minsky is professional and diligent. I highly recommend him."

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Jeremy Robin

Unknown lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Adam is the rare combination of a highly motivated and knowledgeable lawyer who has a genuine concern for people. I will be eager to refer all student loan cases which come my way."

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Heather Jarvis

Unknown lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Adam Minsky is a fantastic advocate for student loan borrowers. He provides excellent advice and service for his clients. I am delighted that student loan borrowers have a dedicated professional like Adam on their side."

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Gabriel Cheong

Debt settlement lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Minsky is very knowledgeable in the area of student loan law. My firm has a bankruptcy practice and since student loans are rarely dischargable in bankruptcy, we routinely refer our clients with student loan issues to Attorney Minsky. Our clients are happy with his advice and service."

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Rebecca Neale

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers

Associations

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Massachusetts Bar Association

Boston Bar Association

American Bar Association

New York City Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

National Lawyers Guild

Education

2010

Northeastern University School of Law

J.D.

2007

Boston University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2016

2016

Missouri Bar, CLE Committee Introduction to Student Loan Law

2016

Consumer Rights Litigation Conference

Developing a Student Loan Practice

2016

2016 Annual Education Conference Perspectives on Loan Forgiveness and Student Debt

2016

10th Anniversary Fair Housing and Civil Rights Conference The Student Debt Crisis: A Civil Rights Issue

2015

Student Loan Debt and Bankruptcy: Addressing the Problem and Finding Solutions Student Loan Law

2015

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Student Loans in Bankruptcy Virtual Fall Workshop

2015

Consumer Rights Litigation Conference

Introduction to Student Loan Law

2014

Student Loan Debt Crisis Symposium

Student Loan Law

2014

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. Introduction to Student Loan Law

2014

Introduction to Student Loan Law Student Loan Law

2012

Introduction to Student Loan Law Student Loan Law

Publications

Languages

English

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