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Christie D. Arkovich

32 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense
Florida

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Brian Shrader September 16, 2020

Rating: 10

Christie is a very motivated advocate for her clients and positive change in the law. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We work together on several cases and have referred clients to each other.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We regularly refer clients to each other.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2014 through 2020

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Very aware of the law and implements unique strategies to assist clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Very aware of legal issues in her practice area. A real guru on student loan issues.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Very aware of legal issues in her practice area. A real guru on student loan issues.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Very aware of legal issues in her practice area. A real guru on student loan issues.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Very aware of legal issues in her practice area. A real guru on student loan issues.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Consumer, Bankruptcy, Student Loans

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Client Relations
Dispute Resolution
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Pro Bono and Community Services
Project Management
Use of Technology

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Latife Helen Neu September 15, 2020

Rating: 10

Christie Arkovich is making huge strides in the field of student loan litigation. She is consistently among the attorneys who understand this area of law and can use it to advance client interests. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Other

Christie and I work in the same small, specialized field of student loan law. We share ideas and analysis on a couple of platforms.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We represent the same type of clients-- consumers with student loan and debt issues-- , though we operate in different jurisdictions.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have discussed cases and case theories with Christie on a number of occasions.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Christie is one of a few lawyers who deeply understands student loan law and its interface with bankruptcy. She is effective and innovative in representing clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Christie consistently offers knowledgeable input to questions about student loan litigation.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

A fairly small number of lawyers understand how to use the sword and shield of bankruptcy law to help student loan debtors. Christie is one.

Communication Skills: Excellent

I have heard Christie capably present in the context of continuing education programs, as well as in discussion and in written communications. She is clear and persuasive.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Christie is committed to advancing the interests of her consumer-debtor clients through quality work. She is consistently courteous to her peers.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Student loans, Bankruptcy

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Client Relations
Collaboration
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Trials
Other

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Gus M. Centrone September 15, 2020

Rating: 10

Christie stands out as a true expert, especially in the fields of bankruptcy and student loans. She has an excellent reputation that is well-deserved. I hope to continue working with her for many years to come. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Christie and I have co-counseled on many consumer class action cases together.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Different Client, Same Side of Case

Christie and I have co-counseled on many consumer class action cases together.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2013 to present

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Christie is competent, sharp, prepared, compassionate, and thorough.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Christie is well-versed in many legal practice areas, including some that many lawyers know little about, such as student loans.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Christie thinks outside the box and so she is able to help her clients more effectively.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Christie maintains relationships with her clients that last past the representation.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Christie's ethics and professionalism are beyond reproach and she is a pleasure to work with.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Bankruptcy, Student loans, Foreclosure

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Client Relations
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Negotiation
Problem Solving

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Irene Annunziata September 15, 2020

Rating: 10

Christie, is an effective, intelligent and extremely knowledgeable attorney in the area of student loan debt and other consumer debt related issues. I would highly recommend her services in these areas of the law. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I worked with Christie on a student loan debt case with the United States government.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Represented Me or My Company

Assisted with a legal issue.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
December 2019 to June 2020.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Christie is an amazing attorney and really knowledgeable with student loan issues. Christie is not only extremely knowledgeable on the topic of federal student loans but she also is a fantastic litigator and communicates the client's position effectively.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

The best attorney in the area of student loan issues and in fact consumer/debtor issues.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Very knowledgeable in this area of the law and has excellent legal research and writing skills.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Christie always promptly returned emails or calls and is an excellent communicator.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Christie always was prepared for phone calls, court dates and mediation.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Highly recommend this lawyer for student loan debt, consumer debt issues and bankruptcy.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Katherine Earle Yanes September 15, 2020

Rating: 10

I have worked with Ms. Arkovich on a number of cases and have consistently been impressed with her work. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Other

We have co-counseled on several cases

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We have co-counseled on a number of cases

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
From 2014 to the present

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Ms. Arkovich is an effective, experienced attorney. She has a deep level of expertise in multiple practice areas.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Ms. Arkovich is deeply knowledgeable in several different areas of specialty.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Ms. Arkovich is thoughtful and thorough in her legal analysis.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Ms. Arkovich is responsive to communications and does an excellent job of keeping clients and co-counsel informed.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Ms. Arkovich maintains civility, and is highly ethical and professional.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Bankruptcy, Student Loans, Foreclosure Defense, Consumer Protection

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Negotiation
Problem Solving
Project Management

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Chip Parker February 23, 2020

Rating: 10

Christie Arkovich embodies the very best of the legal profession. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I graduated law school with Christie in 1992. I have worked with her and sought her legal advice over the last 28 years.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Christie and I co-counsel in bankruptcy cases involving student loan discharge issues.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have co-counseled with Christie Arkovich for several mutual clients over the last 27 years, including as recently as right now.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Christie is an expert in the area of student loan law and consumer bankruptcy. She is analytical, knowledgable and creative when it comes to solving clients' legal problems.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Christie has over 27 years of legal experience as a lawyer in good standing wit hate Florida Bar.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Christie has been on the forefront of developing legal strategies for eliminating student loan debt.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Christie has always communicated effectively and promptly with me on legal matters.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Christie has always maintained the highest ethical standards in my dealings with her.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Bankruptcy law, foreclosure defense, student loan litigation

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Appeals
Arbitration
Business Advising
Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Pro Bono and Community Services
Project Management
Transactions
Trials
Use of Technology

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
I consistently refer clients to Christie Arkovich for legal matters involving student loan litigation.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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