This intermediate-level seminar provides an overview of bankruptcy rules, issues and litigation strategies for: Attorneys, Bankers, Paralegals, Finance professionals, Insurance professionals, Real estate professionals, Government professionals
This innovative program was designed to give you the rules, essential strategies and litigation techniques to confidently handle your next case. (see
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Successfully Represent Your Clients With Proven Bankruptcy Strategies
Your clients rely on you to unravel the complexities of the bankruptcy process and guide them to the most favorable outcome possible. This innovative program was designed to give you the rules, essential strategies and litigation techniques to confidently handle your next case. Register today!
Review recent updates and judicial rulings pertaining to bankruptcy law.
Gain a solid understanding of the bankruptcy litigation process.
Understand creditors´ rights: effectively represent your clients and resolve your cases.
Learn what constitutes a bankruptcy estate.
Understand the difference between adversary proceedings and contested matters.
Identify the impact means testing has on bankruptcy cases.
Effectively determine which chapter debtors need to file under.
GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR BANKRUPTCY CASE
Donald A. Bailey, 9:00 - 10:00
Conducting the Initial Client Interview
Means Testing and Rights of Debtors to File for Bankruptcy Relief
Duties of Debtor´s Counsel
Duties of Creditor´s Counsel
Understanding What Constitutes the Bankruptcy Estate
INTRODUCTION TO THE BANKRUPTCY CODE AND RULES
Donald A. Bailey, 10:00 - 10:30, 10:45 - 11:15
Jurisdiction and Venue
Types of Bankruptcy Cases
Structure of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules
Employment of Counsel and Other Professionals
The Trustee´s Role in Chapter 7 and 13 Cases
Property of Estates
Types of Claims
Redemptions and Reaffirmations
Exemptions and Abandonment - What Do They Mean for the Creditor?
AUTOMATIC STAY LITIGATION
Jeffrey B. Wells, 11:15 - 12:15
Changes in the Automatic Stay Due to Reform Legislation
Scope of the Automatic Stay
Exceptions to the Automatic Stay
Relief From Stay Litigation
PROTECTING THE CREDITOR´S POSITION
Thomas S. Linde, 1:15 - 2:15
Overview of Creditor´s Rights
Rights of Creditors in Special Situations
Sales Free and Clear of Liens
Termination of the Automatic Stay
Treatment of Secured Claims in Reorganization Cases
Judgment Lien Avoidance
Exceptions and Objections to Discharge
Dismissal and Conversion
CHAPTER 7 AND CHAPTER 13 ISSUES
Jeffrey B. Wells, 2:30 - 3:30
Determining Which Chapter to File
Filing in Bankruptcy Court
Dismissal and Conversion Issues
Dischargeability of Debts
Requirements of a Chapter 13 Plan
How to Compute a Chapter 13 Plan
Post-Confirmation Default
Post-Petition Debt
BANKRUPTCY LITIGATION AND PROCEDURE
Douglas W. Harris, 3:30 - 4:30
Adversary Proceedings vs. Contested Matters
Discovery in Bankruptcy Proceedings
Preference Actions
Fraudulent Transfer Issues
Discharge
Bankruptcy Appeals
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Seminar Summary:
This innovative program was designed to give you the rules, essential strategies and litigation techniques to confidently handle your next case. (see
full course description)