team-member

Raffy Kaplan

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Licensed for 20 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Bankruptcy & Debt

Language

Spanish English Italian Polish

About

Kaplan Bankruptcy Firm, LLC, was founded originally as The Law Offices of Melvin J. Kaplan and Associates, P.C., by Melvin James Kaplan, Esquire over 60 years ago.  Mr. Kaplan helped thousands of families in Illinois save their homes and find dignified solutiions to their financial problems.  As his daughter, I began working at his office in high school and all throughout college and law school and have continued his legacy of helping people get out of debt and get back on their feet.  I have been practising in bankruptcy law since 2001 and have worked tirelessly to establish our firm as the alternative to the larger "bankruptcy mills".  We here at Kaplan are dedicated to providing the best quality legal representation for our clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 and getting  them through a tough period in better shape than when they came in for their consultation.  We will carefully analyze our clients overall financial problems and their goals, and make sure all aspects of their case are expertly and carefully handled to ensure the best possible outcome in their case. 

Practices Areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Consumer Protection

Language

Spanish English Italian Polish

Contact

Kaplan Bankruptcy Firm, LLC25 E Washington St Ste 1501Chicago, IL, 60602-1849

Office: (312) 548-3610

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
January 22, 2020

Ms. Kaplan and her team were very helpful in planning out a reasonable student loan repayment plan. If I had any questions, they were prompt to answer and very knowledgeable.

Cindi Heffernan
October 22, 2019

Raffy Kaplan helped us with our student loan debt and she was a god saver. She knew the law about the student loans and was able to save us a large sum of money. When we left her office I felt as if a large weight was lifted off our shoulders.

Tara
June 3, 2020

I have been battling my private student loans for 8 years. It has been a source of so much stress and anxiety. The monthly payment was so high. They were not willing to work with me at all. I struggled to pay my bills, keep my home, and provide for my children. Rae and her team were able to change all of that for me. She was able to get a settlement that was affordable for my family. Her team was prompt, caring, and thoughtful when answering all of my questions. There is such a freedom in feeling like you have your debt under control. If you are thinking about hiring a lawyer to help with your student loans, do it - and this is the team you want on your side.

Ehab
January 30, 2021

just want to start off by saying how amazing Rae Kaplan, Josephine and Carlie have been. Kaplans firm is without a doubt the most professional firm I have came across. They respond very quickly and were always happy to answer any questions or concerns that I had, and they truly have your best interest at heart! Before I was referred to Kaplan, I did my research and found a few other lawyers, but I was rejected due to the high amount of student loans that I had. Rae went above and beyond by helping me modify a private student loan decreased by about 70% of the original amount!!!! I can’t begin to express the financial relief she has given me and my family. I will forever be grateful to her and her staff!

Ingrid and Dwight Kilgore
January 28, 2021

Attorney Raffy and her team helped our family through a touch time in our lives. They were very professional and available whenever we called. We were being sued by a family member. The team was able to combine that into our bankruptcy. We are forever grateful for their service!

Shirley
January 27, 2021

I was really nervous about this whole experience, but it turned out to be a great experience. I was sued over my student loans and did not know who to turn to for help in rehabilitating my loans. Another law firm recommended Ms. Kaplan to me and I had to blindly trust this whole situation to her. It took a while but Ms. Kaplan and her assistant, Josefina, were very responsive every time I had a question. I ultimately got a good result, the loans were rehabilitated and the case was dismissed. T

Mary
October 28, 2020

Attorney Kaplan helped me with my student loan that kept growing even though I am 72 years old and retired. I am unable to work anymore due to back issues and she and her wonderful staff kept fighting for me until she got results. Kudos to Raffy and her very competent and friendly staff. They are non-judgmental and very professional, and return phone calls and emails very promptly. I highly recommend this law firm. I live in Rockford and am so glad I heard about her firm on WGN radio! Mary Daniels-Huff

anonymous
September 28, 2020

Rae assisted with an extremely complex private student loan situation I was dealing with for years. I searched for assistance and she's the ONLY one that has the experience, savvy, know how, and competence to deal with egregious student loans. She went above and beyond to get my case settled. She was always professional, responsive, and persistent throughout the entire process. Just as importantly, she was transparent and honest about my situation and my options. Her team also deserves a lot of credit for all of their work and effort with my case. I highly recommend reaching out to Rae if you are burdened with unsustainable student loan debt. As I stated before, I fought this battle for years before I finally came across Rae. She's the only the one that knows the system and has the legal chops to obtain the best solution that's legally achievable. One of the best student loan attorneys in the country by far.

anonymous
June 15, 2020

Attorney Fran Bichl helped me navigate this process with his expertise and genuine compassion. BK was a last option for me but ultimately the best choice for my current financial situation. Fran and Josefina were very responsive to all my questions and timely with any document request. I am happy with my decision to move forward with bankruptcy. Thank you!

Carol
June 9, 2020

I had heard about the Kaplan law firm on WGN radio helping people with student loan problems but was unsure if out of state clients were included. To my pleasure I was informed that indeed, I would be eligible to receive assistance. I had private loans for our son, who due to an assault was disabled, unable to work. He had also unexpectedly passed away last fall. I had been paying on these loans for over 20 years and now living with fixed income the payments continued to increase and be more difficult to pay. They were able to work out a settlement amount and I am happy that this matter is finally taken care of. Josephine was always available to answer my questions and guide me through the process. I have heard the many clients on the radio who have similar excellent results and am glad to be part of them. Grateful thanks!

anonymous
January 22, 2020

Ms. Kaplan and her team were very helpful in planning out a reasonable student loan repayment plan. If I had any questions, they were prompt to answer and very knowledgeable.

Cindi Heffernan
October 22, 2019

Raffy Kaplan helped us with our student loan debt and she was a god saver. She knew the law about the student loans and was able to save us a large sum of money. When we left her office I felt as if a large weight was lifted off our shoulders.

Tara
June 3, 2020

I have been battling my private student loans for 8 years. It has been a source of so much stress and anxiety. The monthly payment was so high. They were not willing to work with me at all. I struggled to pay my bills, keep my home, and provide for my children. Rae and her team were able to change all of that for me. She was able to get a settlement that was affordable for my family. Her team was prompt, caring, and thoughtful when answering all of my questions. There is such a freedom in feeling like you have your debt under control. If you are thinking about hiring a lawyer to help with your student loans, do it - and this is the team you want on your side.

Ehab
January 30, 2021

just want to start off by saying how amazing Rae Kaplan, Josephine and Carlie have been. Kaplans firm is without a doubt the most professional firm I have came across. They respond very quickly and were always happy to answer any questions or concerns that I had, and they truly have your best interest at heart! Before I was referred to Kaplan, I did my research and found a few other lawyers, but I was rejected due to the high amount of student loans that I had. Rae went above and beyond by helping me modify a private student loan decreased by about 70% of the original amount!!!! I can’t begin to express the financial relief she has given me and my family. I will forever be grateful to her and her staff!

Ingrid and Dwight Kilgore
January 28, 2021

Attorney Raffy and her team helped our family through a touch time in our lives. They were very professional and available whenever we called. We were being sued by a family member. The team was able to combine that into our bankruptcy. We are forever grateful for their service!

Shirley
January 27, 2021

I was really nervous about this whole experience, but it turned out to be a great experience. I was sued over my student loans and did not know who to turn to for help in rehabilitating my loans. Another law firm recommended Ms. Kaplan to me and I had to blindly trust this whole situation to her. It took a while but Ms. Kaplan and her assistant, Josefina, were very responsive every time I had a question. I ultimately got a good result, the loans were rehabilitated and the case was dismissed. T

Mary
October 28, 2020

Attorney Kaplan helped me with my student loan that kept growing even though I am 72 years old and retired. I am unable to work anymore due to back issues and she and her wonderful staff kept fighting for me until she got results. Kudos to Raffy and her very competent and friendly staff. They are non-judgmental and very professional, and return phone calls and emails very promptly. I highly recommend this law firm. I live in Rockford and am so glad I heard about her firm on WGN radio! Mary Daniels-Huff

anonymous
September 28, 2020

Rae assisted with an extremely complex private student loan situation I was dealing with for years. I searched for assistance and she's the ONLY one that has the experience, savvy, know how, and competence to deal with egregious student loans. She went above and beyond to get my case settled. She was always professional, responsive, and persistent throughout the entire process. Just as importantly, she was transparent and honest about my situation and my options. Her team also deserves a lot of credit for all of their work and effort with my case. I highly recommend reaching out to Rae if you are burdened with unsustainable student loan debt. As I stated before, I fought this battle for years before I finally came across Rae. She's the only the one that knows the system and has the legal chops to obtain the best solution that's legally achievable. One of the best student loan attorneys in the country by far.

anonymous
June 15, 2020

Attorney Fran Bichl helped me navigate this process with his expertise and genuine compassion. BK was a last option for me but ultimately the best choice for my current financial situation. Fran and Josefina were very responsive to all my questions and timely with any document request. I am happy with my decision to move forward with bankruptcy. Thank you!

Carol
June 9, 2020

I had heard about the Kaplan law firm on WGN radio helping people with student loan problems but was unsure if out of state clients were included. To my pleasure I was informed that indeed, I would be eligible to receive assistance. I had private loans for our son, who due to an assault was disabled, unable to work. He had also unexpectedly passed away last fall. I had been paying on these loans for over 20 years and now living with fixed income the payments continued to increase and be more difficult to pay. They were able to work out a settlement amount and I am happy that this matter is finally taken care of. Josephine was always available to answer my questions and guide me through the process. I have heard the many clients on the radio who have similar excellent results and am glad to be part of them. Grateful thanks!

anonymous
January 22, 2020

Ms. Kaplan and her team were very helpful in planning out a reasonable student loan repayment plan. If I had any questions, they were prompt to answer and very knowledgeable.

Cindi Heffernan
October 22, 2019

Raffy Kaplan helped us with our student loan debt and she was a god saver. She knew the law about the student loans and was able to save us a large sum of money. When we left her office I felt as if a large weight was lifted off our shoulders.

Tara
June 3, 2020

I have been battling my private student loans for 8 years. It has been a source of so much stress and anxiety. The monthly payment was so high. They were not willing to work with me at all. I struggled to pay my bills, keep my home, and provide for my children. Rae and her team were able to change all of that for me. She was able to get a settlement that was affordable for my family. Her team was prompt, caring, and thoughtful when answering all of my questions. There is such a freedom in feeling like you have your debt under control. If you are thinking about hiring a lawyer to help with your student loans, do it - and this is the team you want on your side.

Ehab
January 30, 2021

just want to start off by saying how amazing Rae Kaplan, Josephine and Carlie have been. Kaplans firm is without a doubt the most professional firm I have came across. They respond very quickly and were always happy to answer any questions or concerns that I had, and they truly have your best interest at heart! Before I was referred to Kaplan, I did my research and found a few other lawyers, but I was rejected due to the high amount of student loans that I had. Rae went above and beyond by helping me modify a private student loan decreased by about 70% of the original amount!!!! I can’t begin to express the financial relief she has given me and my family. I will forever be grateful to her and her staff!

Ingrid and Dwight Kilgore
January 28, 2021

Attorney Raffy and her team helped our family through a touch time in our lives. They were very professional and available whenever we called. We were being sued by a family member. The team was able to combine that into our bankruptcy. We are forever grateful for their service!

Shirley
January 27, 2021

I was really nervous about this whole experience, but it turned out to be a great experience. I was sued over my student loans and did not know who to turn to for help in rehabilitating my loans. Another law firm recommended Ms. Kaplan to me and I had to blindly trust this whole situation to her. It took a while but Ms. Kaplan and her assistant, Josefina, were very responsive every time I had a question. I ultimately got a good result, the loans were rehabilitated and the case was dismissed. T

Mary
October 28, 2020

Attorney Kaplan helped me with my student loan that kept growing even though I am 72 years old and retired. I am unable to work anymore due to back issues and she and her wonderful staff kept fighting for me until she got results. Kudos to Raffy and her very competent and friendly staff. They are non-judgmental and very professional, and return phone calls and emails very promptly. I highly recommend this law firm. I live in Rockford and am so glad I heard about her firm on WGN radio! Mary Daniels-Huff

anonymous
September 28, 2020

Rae assisted with an extremely complex private student loan situation I was dealing with for years. I searched for assistance and she's the ONLY one that has the experience, savvy, know how, and competence to deal with egregious student loans. She went above and beyond to get my case settled. She was always professional, responsive, and persistent throughout the entire process. Just as importantly, she was transparent and honest about my situation and my options. Her team also deserves a lot of credit for all of their work and effort with my case. I highly recommend reaching out to Rae if you are burdened with unsustainable student loan debt. As I stated before, I fought this battle for years before I finally came across Rae. She's the only the one that knows the system and has the legal chops to obtain the best solution that's legally achievable. One of the best student loan attorneys in the country by far.

anonymous
June 15, 2020

Attorney Fran Bichl helped me navigate this process with his expertise and genuine compassion. BK was a last option for me but ultimately the best choice for my current financial situation. Fran and Josefina were very responsive to all my questions and timely with any document request. I am happy with my decision to move forward with bankruptcy. Thank you!

Carol
June 9, 2020

I had heard about the Kaplan law firm on WGN radio helping people with student loan problems but was unsure if out of state clients were included. To my pleasure I was informed that indeed, I would be eligible to receive assistance. I had private loans for our son, who due to an assault was disabled, unable to work. He had also unexpectedly passed away last fall. I had been paying on these loans for over 20 years and now living with fixed income the payments continued to increase and be more difficult to pay. They were able to work out a settlement amount and I am happy that this matter is finally taken care of. Josephine was always available to answer my questions and guide me through the process. I have heard the many clients on the radio who have similar excellent results and am glad to be part of them. Grateful thanks!