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Posted by Rebecca | December 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Reasonable, responsive, and effective!

I have nothing but rave reviews for Mr. Tate and his team!! I got sucked into a predatory loan back in 2007, and had just been paying on it with a recurring monthly payment for years. One day last year I decided I should be almost done with the loan and decided to look into it. I discovered that I... had not only already paid almost two and one-half times the original loan amount, but STILL had a balance of about one and one-half times the original loan amount. I could not believe my eyes! That is when I started looking for help and found Mr. Tate. He responded right away and gave me his assessment of the situation and what he thought he could do for me. I did my due diligence and spoke with my accountant as well as 3 other lawyers, ALL of whom would not take the case until I was being SUED for defaulting on the loan. I did NOT want to have that hanging over my head! I also did not want to default and hurt my credit, but decided to move forward with Mr. Tate and use a friend in the credit repair business to help clean up my credit. Mr Tate and his team went to work immediately and I had a settlement offer from Navient within 3 weeks…..at about 30% LOWER than Mr. Tate had originally estimated he could get! Needless to say, I am thrilled to have this behind me and would recommend him to ANYONE needing help with predatory student loans!

Posted by Kimberly | November 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Drowning in student loans-Tate Law can help

When we hired Tate Law we were at the point of not knowing what to do about our Parent Plus Loans. The payment was a ridiculous amount that we just couldn’t pay. I read reviews and thought what can it hurt. We had a consult and went from there. The process was long, but they were with us every step o...f the way. They continually checked in and let us know what the next steps were. In the end our consolidations and IBR were accepted. Our payment went from $660 to $106 per month. I can’t say enough good things about Stanley Tate and his firm. If you are struggling with loans reach out them. You won’t regret it.

Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Tate is the Real Deal

I just got an email from the Department of Education that my 225K student loan forgiveness is being processed. I hired him last year and he explained in clear and simple terms exactly what I needed to do, even processing the forms for me. He predicted exactly what would happen, reassured me when I ...kept being skeptical, and was absolutely accurate in every thing he said. He is responsive, with very reasonable fees, with a super operation and is also more fun than any lawyer I ever met. If you are hesitating, don’t - 5 Star recommendation!

Posted by Jodi | August 19, 2023 | Debt Settlement

Excellent, Honest, Intelligent Attorney Tate

Making an appointment to speak with Attorney Tate was the best decision I ever made! Don't hesitate. I enjoyed following him through the student loan cancellation journey. His knowledge and willingness to share with us was exemplary. I followed his advice, from consolidating loans to filling out form...s and did everything he suggested so graciously. After a full year of watching Attorney Tate's videos, the greatest thing ever happened to me. I opened my Nelnet account to read the most incredible three words ever..."Paid In Full." I literally wept with joy. As I poroused the Nelnet website, I saw that $89,342.70 of my student loan debt was forgiven ... Paid In Full. I went to the inbox to find two letters congratulating me saying my loans were forgiven! I'm still in such awe and feel humbled by President Biden's team effort in changing the lives of those of us bombarded with interest debt. My original loans were $25,000 and with a 9% interest rate, I was buried in almost $90,000 worth of student loans and interest debt. I can finally sleep at night, again, thanks to Attorney Tate for helping guide us through this complicated process. He's the most stellar, honest, forthright attorney who gives of his time so freely. I truly appreciate all the help I was given and thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me become debt free! You completely rock, Stanley Tate Esq. My best to you and your beautiful family!

Posted by Blake | November 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Overrated

Stanley failed to inform his clients of the Oct 31, 2022 deadline to consolidate loans because he misread government documents. Some of us are now unable to apply for Biden’s debt forgiveness. On some calls with Stanley there is background excruciatingly painful background noise. There have been drop...ped calls. Sometimes he calls late. Stanley is not a professional and the services he charges for are offered for free by the Institute of Student Sloan Advisors. Better to go with the professionals instead of the amateurs. This is one guy we can do without.

Stanley Tate

Replied last November 07, 2022

I informed all of my clients directly about the Halloween deadline to qualify for the PSLF Waiver. I've also sent out a weekly newsletter for the past year, informing all subscribers about the date. The Department of Education joined me in my effort as well. They sent out several emails, tweets, and letters to millions of borrowers, letting them know the deadline was approaching. Student loan servicers all did the same. It's unfortunate that you or some other person haven't yet applied for Biden's debt forgiveness, which is a totally different program BTW. But there's still time to do that. The deadline for that program doesn't end until next December. Betsy and her team at the Institute of Student Loan Advisors are great. I hope you find success with them.

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