Whether you want to expand your practice into bankruptcy litigation or are a civil trial lawyer trying to protect your client's interests when pending suits are thrown into the bankruptcy arena, this fundamental training is exactly what you need to get your legal bearings in bankruptcy court. Experienced litigators will lead you through the unique procedures and rule nuances of the court – showing you how to bring and defend against the most common actions litigated in this setting. Avoid rookie mistakes and potential pitfalls for the unwary – order today!

1. BANKRUPTCY LITIGATION PROCEDURE AND NUANCES
2. CONTESTED MOTION PRACTICE
3. ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS – DISCOVERY, EVIDENCE, SETTLEMENTS
4. DISCHARGEABILITY ACTIONS
5. PREFERENCES
6. FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS
7. CLAIM LITIGATION
8. APPELLATE PROCEDURE AND STRATEGIES

Continuing Education Credits:   

* denotes specialty credits

1. BANKRUPTCY LITIGATION PROCEDURE AND NUANCES
   9:00 - 10:00, Scott W. Spradley
   1. Overview of Rules of Procedure
   2. Procedural Nuances of Bankruptcy Litigation (Differences From Civil Court)
   3. Electronic Case Filing (ECF)
   4. Jurisdiction
   5. Core and Non-Core Claims
   6. Venue
   7. Removal of Pending Actions
2. CONTESTED MOTION PRACTICE
   10:00 - 11:00, Allan E. Wulbern
   1. Relief From Stay
   2. Use of Cash Collateral
   3. To Employ Professionals
   4. Dismissal
   5. To Substitute Collateral
3. ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS - DISCOVERY, EVIDENCE, SETTLEMENTS
   11:15 - 12:00, Scott W. Spradley
   1. Differences Between Adversary Actions and Contested Matters
   2. Rule 2004 Exams and Other Discovery Issues
   3. Preparing for Litigation
   4. Drafting Pleadings: Tips and Common Mistakes
   5. Evidence Admissibility
   6. Settlements for Various Types of Adversary Cases
4. DISCHARGEABILITY ACTIONS
   12:00 - 12:30, Scott W. Spradley
   1. Objections to Discharge Under 727
   2. Dischargeability Actions Under 523
5. PREFERENCES
   1:30 - 2:15, Scott W. Spradley
   1. Defining "Preferential Transfer"
   2. Special Rules That Apply to Preference Actions
   3. Substantive Defenses
6. FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS
   2:15 - 3:00, Allan E. Wulbern
   1. Actual Intent
   2. Constructive
   3. Affirmative Defenses
7. CLAIM LITIGATION
   3:15 - 4:00, Allan E. Wulbern
   1. Objections to Proofs of Claim
   2. Objections to Confirmation
8. APPELLATE PROCEDURE AND STRATEGIES
   4:00 - 4:30, Allan E. Wulbern
   1. Appeals From Final Orders
   2. Interlocutory Appeals

SCOTT W. SPRADLEY recently opened the Law Offices of Scott W. Spradley, P.A., in Flager Beach, Florida. In his practice, Mr. Spradley represents clients from Orlando to Daytona Beach to Jacksonville, and the surrounding areas. Mr. Spradley focuses his representation on matters concerning: Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy for individuals and businesses; Chapter 13 debt repayment bankruptcy for individuals; Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy for businesses and individuals; creditor representation in a variety of bankruptcy matters; commercial litigation and business litigation in state and Federal court; and general litigation. He is admitted to all of Florida's state and Federal courts, including Florida's bankruptcy courts. Mr. Spradley is currently an adjunct faculty member at Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida, where he teaches "Debtor/Creditor and Bankruptcy Law" each semester. He earned his B.A. degree from Florida State University and his J.D. degree from Florida State University College of Law. Mr. Spradley is a member of the Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association (Board of Directors), American Bankruptcy Institute, Professional Peer Review and the Jacksonville, South Florida and Tampa bankruptcy bar associations.

ALLAN E. WULBERN is a shareholder in the Jacksonville firm of Smith Husley & Busey. He focuses his practice in the areas of bankruptcy and litigation. Mr. Wulbern is experienced in commercial litigation and solvency matters. Prior to becoming an attorney, he spent nine years in the banking industry as a real estate loan officer. Mr. Wulbern earned his B.S. degree from the University of South Florida and his J.D. degree, with highest honors, from Florida State University where he was Order of the Coif. He is a member of The Florida Bar and the Jacksonville, Jacksonville Federal and Jacksonville Bankruptcy bar associations.

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