In re: Williams
Jan 19, 2017OUTCOME: Over $250,000 in student loans discharged.
Over $250,000 in student loans discharge in bankruptcy, following trial.
Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Debt & Lending Agreements
OUTCOME: Over $250,000 in student loans discharged.
Over $250,000 in student loans discharge in bankruptcy, following trial.
OUTCOME: Substantial judgement in client's favor
Pursued non-dischargeability action on behalf of individual creditor. Obtained favorable judgment for client following trial.
OUTCOME: More than 50% reduction in student loan burden over the life of the loan; remainder discharged tax-free.
Well educated and accomplished client was buried in student loans from her Bachelor and Masters degrees. Brought suit against the Department of Education, arguing that her student loan burden was unre ... asonable, given her income expectations.
OUTCOME: Elderly homeowner able to keep her home.
My elderly, disabled client was unable to make her house payments because of the terrible terms of a predatory loan. We argued that becuase she rented rooms to students, she should be able to "cram do ... wn" the interest rate in bankruptcy. A reasonable rate would make the home affordable.