Learn the nuts and bolts of filing Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy from the debtor's point of view! Using hypothetical clients and bankruptcy scenarios, experienced practitioners lead you through each step of the process with sample forms, schedules, means tests, repayment plans, and code citations. If you're new to the bankruptcy field, this basic, how-to instruction will give you the practical knowledge necessary to guide your clients through the complex Chapter 7 and 13 filing processes. Order today!

1. Chapter 7 or 13: Selecting the Right Chapter for Your Client
2. Chapter 7: Step-by-Step Procedures
3. The Trustee's Viewpoint
4. Chapter 13: Step-by-Step Procedures
5. Tips From the Pros
6. Ethical Obligations for Debtors' Counsel

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CHAPTER 7 OR 13: SELECTING THE RIGHT CHAPTER FOR YOUR CLIENT
9:00 - 10:00, Elizabeth A. Kane

An overview of Chapter 7 and 13 fundamentals with a comprehensive comparison of the differences and advantages of each. You'll emerge from this presentation with a clear understanding of which route to choose depending on your client's needs.

CHAPTER 7: STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURES
10:15 - 11:15, Khaled S. Mujtabaa

Using a carefully-crafted scenario, experienced faculty will lead you through the nuts and bolts of filing Chapter 7 – from the client interview and means test through filing the actual case. The presentation will focus on procedures while highlighting pitfalls and citing statutes and bankruptcy code.

THE TRUSTEE'S VIEWPOINT
11:15 - 12:15, Richard A. Yanagi

Take a closer look at means test calculating and determining abuse through the eyes of the trustee. Discover the trustee's biggest pet peeves and how to get a favorable recommendation for your client.

CHAPTER 13: STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURES
1:15 - 2:15, Lars Peterson

The Joneses' current monthly income triggered the presumption of abuse and their case must be converted to a Chapter 13 filing. Using this hypothetical, experienced faculty will lead you through each step of filing Chapter 13 with sample forms, petitions and schedules along with an in-depth look at structuring the repayment plan and negotiating with creditors. The presentation will focus on procedures while highlighting pitfalls and citing statutes and bankruptcy code.

TIPS FROM THE PROS
2:15 - 3:15, Elizabeth A. Kane, Khaled S. Mujtabaa, Lars Peterson and Richard A. Yanagi

Get tips and insider advice from our panel of seasoned practitioners. Discuss pertinent case law and regulatory updates, along with case management tips, software considerations, credit counseling services, the keys to preparing your client, and valuable resources for your bankruptcy questions.

ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS FOR DEBTORS' COUNSEL
3:30 - 4:30, Lars Peterson

Join faculty for a frank discussion on ethical obligations, including required certification, disclosure issues, the attorney/client relationship, retainer fees, and tough situations that can arise during the case.

ELIZABETH A. KANE is a sole practitioner in Honolulu, where her practice is concentrated in the areas of bankruptcy law, creditors' rights and commercial litigation. She earned her B.A. degree from James Madison University and her J.D. degree from Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley. Ms. Kane has lectured on her areas of practice. She is a member of the Hawaii State (member, Bankruptcy Section) and American bar associations and the State Bar of Arizona.

KHALED S. MUJTABAA is a sole practitioner in Honolulu, where he practices in the areas of chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, divorce law, legal separations, mortgage payment problems, foreclosures, real estate law, unlawful termination, and civil litigations. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and Hawaii. Mr. Mujtabaa is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association. He earned his B.S. degree from the North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University, and his J.D. degree from Howard University.

LARS PETERSON is a sole practitioner in Honolulu, where his practice concentrates on bankruptcy law, criminal defense, insurance coverage disputes, and personal injury. He also practices in the areas of general civil and commercial litigation and handles commercial transactions and business related matters. Mr. Peterson is admitted to practice before all the courts in the State of Hawaii and the State of Georgia, the U.S. District Court (District of Hawaii), the U.S. Court of Appeals (Ninth Circuit), and is eligible to practice in Germany and European Union member states. After graduation from the University of Konstanz School of Law and completing the mandatory two year clerkship, he obtained his German J.D. degree. After relocation to Hawaii, Mr. Peterson first attended the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, then the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where he was awarded the American Bankruptcy Institute Certificate of Excellence in Bankruptcy and earned his U.S. J.D. degree. Upon graduation, Mr. Peterson practiced in Georgia in the areas of bankruptcy law, criminal defense, and general civil litigation for one year. Since returning to Hawaii in 2006, he has worked at the Legislative Reference Bureau at the State Capitol and has gained significant trial experience while working at the Office of the Public Defender for the State of Hawaii in Honolulu.

RICHARD A. YANAGI is a sole practitioner in Honolulu where he practices in the areas of collections, summary possession, landlord-tenant law, and civil litigation and is a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Panel Trustee. Mr. Yanagi earned his A.B. degree from Harvard University and his J.D. degree from Hastings College of the Law, University of California. He is a lecturer on business law at Leeward Community College and has also lectured on the "Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act," "Practical Pointers on Handling Civil Cases in State District Court" and other topics. He is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association, (former director, Young Lawyers Division, 1996) and the State Bar of California (inactive).

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