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Opinions by Lawyer Jeffrey Antonelli

7th Circuit OKs $25K student-loan discharge for ‘destitute’ paralegal

Written By: Jeffrey Antonelli - Apr• 11•13

The American Bar Association reports that the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, in a case previously blogged on, that of former paralegal Susan M. Krieger, was sufficient to qualify for bankruptcy discharge of her student loans. Click here for the 7th Circuit opinion.

Thank God. “Law and Economics” folks like Judge Easterbrook and Judge Posner (also see WSJ story here) are coming around to the truth about student loans and the need to be able to discharge them in the worst kinds of circumstances.

Click here for the story from the ABA or copy and paste this link: http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/7th_circuit/

An Invite re Private Student Loan Affordability

Written By: Jeffrey Antonelli - Mar• 21•13

The new federal agency Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to hear from you regarding private student loans!

Specifically, it is asking for public comments ‘in order to provide more detailed information on ways to encourage the development of more affordable loan repayment mechanisms for private student loan borrowers.”

CLICK HERE to make your comments

CLICK HERE to read the official government request:

See also: Helping borrowers find ways to stay afloat

“FOR PROFIT” a Play by Aaron Calafato

Written By: Jeffrey Antonelli - Mar• 19•13

A vivid account of the exploitation of hopeful students and the American Dream by for-profit colleges in America.

Please take a look and, if possible, consider going to see it live.

“FOR PROFIT is a one man’s vibrant portrayal of “the exploitation of the American student,through the lens of an unwilling admission adviser at a For Profit institution”.

“For Profit” previewed in Cleveland, Ohio and made its New York City premiere at the Seeing Place Theater March 2012. It’s currently being Presented by us, Student Debt Crisis and performing on a multi-city tour with featured stagings October 2nd 2012 at the University of Maine (Orono) through March 2, 2013 at The Association of Practical and Professional Ethics Annual Conference in San Antonio.”