May 25, 2015

Making Sense of Student Loans with Student Loan Lawyers Claire Crowley and Ben Palkowski [GWL 15]

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Making Sense of Student Loans with Student Loan Lawyers Claire Crowley and Ben Palkowski [GWL 15]

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Student loans are the bane of my existence! If you’re just as confused about what your options are, then you’re in good company. I’m joined by Claire and Ben from Crowley & Palkowski Legal Counsel and we chat about the state of student loans today, what students should consider before taking out loans, and whether or not law school is still worth it.

Show Notes

Claire Crowley is a founding and managing partner of Crowley & Palkowski Legal Counsel. She is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire School of Law and admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Ben Palkowski, her partner, is a UNH School of Law graduate and together, they formed Crowley & Palkowski Legal Counsel to assist clients with legal issues relating to their small businesses and student loans.

What We Cover in This Episode:

What the niche practice area of student loan law entails.
Why doing a lot of research before taking out a loan is key!
What to look for when considering taking out a loan.
Is law school a good investment?
The state of student loans today.
How defaulting on a loan is not the end of the world and there are things you can do.

Quotes:

“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” – Rumi

“Do something you really like and hopefully it pays the rent. As far as I’m concerned, that’s success.” – Tom Petty

Recommended Reading:

Jay G. Foonberg – How to Start and Build a Law Practice

National Consumer Law Center – student loan/debt books

Action Item:

Claire: You can never do enough networking and treat everyone you meet as a potential client. Always carry your business cards with you.

Ben: Find something that genuinely interests you.

Contact Information:

www.cplegalcounsel.com

ben@cplegalcounsel.com

Claire@cplegalcounsel.com

Tags:law school, Student debt, Student loans

One Comment

Jay S. Fleischman

Congratulations to Ben and Claire for deciding to open up a practice focusing on the needs of student loan borrowers. As an attorney who concentrates his practice on student loan law, I can tell you it’s no simple field – with elements of FDCPA, FCRA, bankruptcy and complex securitization issues, student loan borrowers can really benefit from qualified, seasoned professionals.
May 25, 2015

This is a must listen podcast for lawyers
June 10, 2019 by Dina Cataldo from United States
When I was a new lawyer, I didn't feel that I had the support I needed to flourish. This podcast is a great tool for all lawyers - new or seasoned - to begin taking their lives and their practices to the next level. It offers the support to lawyers that I believe more of us need in this profession.
Excellent podcast for lawyers!
April 24, 2019 by cjgarso from United States
This podcast is one of my favs. I get so excited when I see I have a new episode to listen to. The host’s energy is great and I like the style of interviewing. For me, sometimes it’s just nice to hear how other attorneys are living (and hopefully loving) their lives. A perfect balance of different ages, practice areas, and lifestyles represented.
Wow!!
November 29, 2018 by financegrl21 from United States
Such great guests, and incredible topics that are covered. All very relative to what everyone is struggling with! The host does a great job of asking great questions as well
Love this show!
November 12, 2018 by SSM's mom from United States
My very first podcast I ever listened to, and I still love it! Super energetic and informative. A definite favorite.
A Must Listen for any Entrepreneur Lawyer
November 12, 2018 by Dan Nguyen Esq from United States
TGYL podcast is a must listen to any an attorney that has their own practice or responsible for their own book of business. The guests are top notch and Karima does a great job as a host getting the best information out. I've heard a lot of information elsewhere, but when you hear it one more time from other colleagues in the trenches it has a little more weight behind it and easier for us to take action to take our practices to the next level.
Excellent podcast!
November 12, 2018 by Ally Lozano from United States
Informative, upbeat, and great podcast for the modern lawyer.
Great stuff - check it out
November 11, 2018 by jazzfanWill from United States
I work with unhappy lawyers, and it was my pleasure to be a guest on this podcast - I also took the opportunity to listen to a bunch of the other episodes and got hooked. Well worth your time - there's good, useful stuff here.
Great podcast
November 11, 2018 by Neil I Thompson from United States
Even though I'm not a lawyer, I really like this podcast because the host asks questions that can apply to any entrepreneur or small business owner.
Great resource for young attorneys
October 17, 2018 by roberts.esq from United States
Very powerful tips and content! Thanks for putting this out Nicole :)
Excellent BUT One Huge Problem
October 13, 2018 by Nietzsche66 from United States
Great content overall. However, the host is too often doing the absolute worst and most annoyingly thing possible for podcast listeners: uttering “yes” or “uh huh” or “yeah” or the like as the person being interviewed is speaking. Do NOT do this!! Just let them speak. I realize it’s a social habit that we use when speaking in a personal conversation, but it’s supremely distracting for listeners in a context such as this. Trust me on this one. You will notice that the best podcast hosts virtually never interrupt speakers/guests. Otherwise keep up the good work.