Christopher J. Mertens

I had a problem with a student loan. When I contacted Chris and explained my situation, he listened with kindness, I never felt judged by him, and he very efficiently solved my problem with no cost to me. I feel like it was the most pleasant, painless legal experience I could ever wish for. Thank you... Chris!

Facing a lawsuit from a debt collector was incredibly stressful, but contacting Chris Mertens was the best decision I made! He took on my case with great professionalism, compassion and provided invaluable support throughout the process. Chris not only alleviated my concerns but also counter sued on ...my behalf. As a result, the debt was dismissed, removed from my report and I will be receiving compensation for my distress, which will cover his fees as well. Chris went above and beyond my expectations, and I highly recommend his services!

Many years ago I co-signed for a student loan. 2 years ago I began getting calls and emails from a company claiming to own the paper on the loan and even filing in the court to hopefully achieve a summary judgement against me. Rather than stick my head in the sand (as many people do), I went looking ...for counsel. The first two “companies” I spoke with were as bad as the collection company itself and wanted huge upfront fees that I could not afford. Somehow in one of my searches online I happened on Chris and reached out to him with only days to spare before my scheduled court appearance. We had a long phone consultation and he agreed to help me. Chris calmed me down and put my initial fears to rest. He was able to wade through the ins and outs of this particular “student loan” and get it settled fairly and quickly. I am not able to discuss particulars, but I am one happy client. I heartily recommend Chris Mertens.

After being served papers by the Sherrif's Department, for a loan that I had forgot even existed, Chris guided us through a very difficult time, and in the end, won our lawsuit. Although we live several hours apart, Mr. Mertens established strong communication with me via email, phone, and text. ... He proved to be a very detail oriented person, and was able to communicate very clearly with me about what was happening with our case. The case first went to arbitration, at which time Chris drove to my hometown to meet with me and talk in person. I was very impressed by the level of attention he was giving my case, but then again, it was my first lawsuit, and I wasn't sure how much attention I should be getting. However, it became clear to me that Chris was going way above and beyond for me and my family, when he told me that he needed me to send a document to him that day because his wife was going into labor with their child. I was so grateful at that moment to have him on my side. During arbitration, the judge ruled against me without really considering what Mr. Mertens had reported. After the decision, he gave me some options as far as the next step. One of the options was to keep fighting. I was scared, but Chris told me he was confident, and I am so glad that I trusted him! Mr. Mertens submitted the appeal to the court ( I think that is what it is called) and the evidence was included. The judge ruled in my favor this time, stating that the statute of limitations was in effect, as well as other stuff that I don't really remember. In the end, Mr. Merten's hard-work, attention to detail, and immense knowledge of the law had prevailed. I wholeheartedly recommend Chris Mertens to anyone seeking a lawyer to help fight student loan companies. He will work tirelessly for you, and be honest about the outlook.