Legal Touch Borrower Defense was originally founded by attorney Ryan Duffy, whose expertise in debt collection and defense helped shape the foundation of our services. Ryan Duffy has since been bought out by Aaron Hansome, who is now the sole owner of Legal Touch Borrower Defense.


While our services and information are grounded in legal insight, Legal Touch Borrower Defense is not a law firm. Engaging with our team does not create an attorney-client relationship, and although we take great care to safeguard client’s identities and privacy, communications may not be protected under attorney-client privilege.


We strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information and helpful guidance; however, our insights should not be interpreted as formal legal advice. By using our website and services, you acknowledge and accept these terms and the limitations of our legal role.


Affiliation Disclaimer: While our experience and resources likely give our clients a significant advantage in preparing claims to meet the U.S. Department of Education’s materially complete standard, DefenseClaims.com is a private document and claim preparation service and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education or any government agency. You may apply for Borrower Defense to Repayment directly at studentaid.gov. We charge for assistance with preparing and submitting claims.

Important Disclaimer About Filing Multiple Claims

Every borrower defense claim is unique and must be handled one at a time. We carefully investigate each claim through a personal interview and review of evidence related to the specific school you attended.

We do not process multiple claims at once unless we have:

  • Clearly identified misconduct or misrepresentation at more than one school, and

  • Completed separate interviews and evidence reviews for each school involved.

Please understand that submitting multiple claims without proper interviews and documentation may delay your case or result in incomplete filings.