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We can help 9 out of 10 student loan clients who see us. There are solutions! Results range from settlements of 20-50%, dismissals, full or partial discharge of debt, curing defaults, helping people qualify for homes with student loans etc. The tools we use range from creditor harassment lawsuits, bankruptcy, consumer violations etc. Just knowing the difference between federal programs before selecting the wrong one can save tens of thousands of dollars. See our Student Loan Survival Center for more info or our blog.
We also sue debt collectors, file bankruptcies, defend foreclosures, loan mods, obtain debt and garnishment relief. Pretty much anything financial we may have a solution for you!
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Posted by Christopher | March 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Saved our family
Our modest bank account was seized by a creditor with a 9 years old judgement against us. And we realized it while waiting in line at the grocery store trying to pay for supplies in the midst of the corona virus shopping frenzy. Our bank card didn’t work. We were left with nothing but a quarter...
Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Great!
She was great! Let me know realistic expectations. She was able to get my payments down to a reasonable amount, and knock off a good amount of my total balance. She also got my interest reduced so my payments will actually be paying down the balance instead of going into the abyss. The fact that she ...
Posted by Dale | September 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Over whelmed with student loan debt & garnishment
One of the best pieces of help my attorney did was synthesizing down the best avenue for me to take to resolve my student loan debt. I thought I would have to go through a bankruptcy procedure but Christie Arkovich saw a better way that was much more streamlined, less expensive, and by far a more spe...
Posted by Christine | September 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Professional and thorough
I’ve never hired a lawyer, so just finding one was tasking. Not knowing what to expect can make people feel uneasy or nervous, but I know that I made the right choice. Everyone was professional and friendly. I had my consultation and hired my lawyer. Every step of the way they guided me answered a...
Posted by Jennifer | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
From a thankful Nurse!
Honestly, I never write reviews, but when I found myself in need of an attorney, the reviews are all I had. I was scared to death when I received a summons for my outstanding student loan. I had paid on this loan monthly up until the last year, but after almost a decade of monthly payments made, the ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Christie is known far and wide as an authority in bankruptcy, student loans, and consumer matters. She is active in the local legal community and is committed to staying up to date on new developments in her field. She is caring and committed to achieving the best results for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christie is a talented, compassionate, and very well-respected bankruptcy and foreclosure defense attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christie and I met on a case involving roommates who were fighting of assets they accumulated together. Together we worked an amicable solution for the parties. I also know of Christie's remarkable accomplishments as one of the best bankruptcy and consumer attorney in the Tampa Bay area and I refer all of my clients to her for those issues. Christie is a dedicated attorney who works hard for her clients and pays attention to every detail about the case."
"I went to law school with Christie Arkovich 20 years ago, and we regularly work together to develop emerging strategies in bankruptcy and foreclosure litigation. She is, without a doubt, one of the smartest lawyers I know."
"I am pleased to endorse Christie Arkovich, who is a dedicated and experienced consumer attorney. Her membership and involvement with organizations including the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the National Association of Consumer Advocates evidences her commitment to be the best possible advocate for her clients. The Tampa legal community is fortunate to have her."
"Christie is an experienced and dedicated attorney. She is an active member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. She is a graduate of Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot Camp and uses that knowledge to attack mortgage companies on behalf of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christie is a very dedicated advocate for her clients. She is consistently on the cutting edge of legal research and theory and this is an invaluable asset to her clients as well as her fellow attorneys. It is good to see another attorney that truly believe in what she does and care so much about our profession and her clients."
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2025
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2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Graduate, Max Gardner Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Bootcamp
1995 - Present
President, Christie D. Arkovich, P.A.
1995 - 1995
Associate Attorney, Ross & Burton, P.A.
1994 - 1995
Associate Attorney, Nixon & Ross, P.A.
1993 - 1994
Associate Attorney, Stanford Solomon, P.A.
Former Co-chair
Full discharge of private student loans
1992
J.D. Cum laude
1989
B.A.
2017
Mastering Your Student Loans
2017
FDCPA and Student Loans
2016
Practical Solutions for Student Loans
2009
2009
Impact of Bankruptcy on Employment
2007
Bankruptcy Effects in Employment Law
2007
Choosing Your Arena: State vs. Federal
2017
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