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

1. BANKRUPTCY LITIGATION PROCEDURE AND NUANCES
   9:00 - 9:45, Beth E. Rogers
   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
   9:45 - 10:30, Paul Burke O'Hearn
   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
   10:45 - 11:45, Paul Burke O'Hearn
   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
   12:45 - 1:45, Stephen J. Sasine
   1. Objections to Discharge Under 727
   2. Dischargeability Actions Under 523
5. PREFERENCES
   1:45 - 2:15, Beth E. Rogers
   1. Defining "Preferential Transfer"
   2. Special Rules That Apply to Preference Actions
   3. Substantive Defenses
6. FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS
   2:30 - 3:10, Stephen J. Sasine
   1. Actual Intent
   2. Constructive
   3. Affirmative Defenses
7. CLAIM LITIGATION
   3:10 - 3:50, Gary A. Barnes
   1. Objections to Proofs of Claim
   2. Objections to Confirmation
8. APPELLATE PROCEDURE AND STRATEGIES
   3:50 - 4:30, Gary A. Barnes
   1. Appeals From Final Orders
   2. Interlocutory Appeals

GARY A. BARNES is a shareholder with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, where he concentrates his practice in business litigation with a focus on securities and banking litigation. He has extensive experience in securities arbitration and litigation in both state and federal courts throughout the country as well as complex bankruptcy litigation representing both lenders and debtors. Mr. Barnes is a member of the State Bar of Georgia (Sections of Litigation and Bankruptcy), Atlanta and American (Litigation Section) bar associations and the Lawyers Club of Atlanta. He is admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court, Georgia Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit U.S. District Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. District Court (Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia) and U.S. Court of Claims. Mr. Barnes earned his A.B. degree from Davidson College, and his J.D. degree from Mercer University.

PAUL BURKE O'HEARN is a partner in the Atlanta office of the law firm of Burr & Forman LLP. Mr. O'Hearn has been practicing law for more than 30 years. He has handled some of the largest commercial bankruptcy matters in the Southeast for a variety of clients. Mr. O'Hearn has extensive experience in representing financial institutions including asset based lenders and real estate lenders. He is a member of the American Bar Association (former chair, Commercial Financial Services Committee's Subcommittee on Lender Liability), State Bar of Georgia (former chair, Bankruptcy Section) and Atlanta Bar Association. Mr. O'Hearn is also a member of The Lawyers Club of Atlanta and Commercial Finance Association. He earned his B.A. degree from Long Beach State and his J.D. degree from Stanford Law School.

BETH E. ROGERS is the principal of Rogers Law Office in Norcross. Ms. Rogers has been an attorney for over 13 years and focuses her practice on creditors' rights, bankruptcy and related litigation. She has lectured on receiverships for the Real Estate Section of the State Bar of Georgia. Ms. Rogers is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the State Bar of Georgia and the Atlanta Bar Association. She earned her B.A. degree from Antioch University and her J.D. degree from the University of Dayton School of Law.

STEPHEN J. SASINE is a sole practitioner in Atlanta. Mr. Sasine has been an attorney for over 34 years and focuses his practice on bankruptcy and related litigation. He represents both debtors and creditors proceeding under all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code. Mr. Sasine is a member of the State Bar of Georgia. He earned his B.A. degree from Auburn University and his J.D. degree from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta.

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