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We are Kaplan Law Firm; spearheaded by attorney Rae Kaplan, our mission is to make your student loan and bankruptcy worries wither away.
How will we do it? By taking the same approach we have since opening our doors 50 years ago, a personal one that is client-specific, rather than stuck to a preset formula. The journey towards financial freedom & forgiveness for each family or individual we connect with is different. Whether you need student loan help specifically or bankruptcy help specifically, or some combination of both, Kaplan Law Firm stands ready to get you the best results possible no matter what.
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Students and families of students: your educational dreams are a few clicks away.
Hear From Those Who Have Been In Your Shoes
“Kaplan Law Firm knows the laws around student loans, and we never felt alone during the entire process!”
- Jackie S.
“Kaplan Law Firm made me feel like a human being, not a dollar value.. No one does it better.”
- Daniel P.
“I had an amazing experience working with Kaplan Law Firm regarding my private student loan debt. I would HIGHLY recommend to my friends & family.”
- Anuj

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Student Loan and Bankruptcy Lawyer FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have federal or private student loans?
If your information appears on a national database run by the U.S. Department of Education, that means you borrowed federally. If not, you likely took out loans from a private entity.
How much do we at Kaplan Law charge for our services?
Each project’s scope is different meaning there are no fixed costs. We work with you to develop a payment plan that best suits your financial.