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 - 9:45, David A. Stephens
   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, James D. Greene
   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 - 11:30, James D. Greene
   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
   11:30 - 12:00, James D. Greene
   1. Objections to Discharge Under 727
   2. Dischargeability Actions Under 523
5. PREFERENCES
   1:00 - 2:00, Charles L. Kennon III
   1. Defining "Preferential Transfer"
   2. Special Rules That Apply to Preference Actions
   3. Substantive Defenses
6. FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS
   2:00 - 2:45, David A. Stephens
   1. Actual Intent
   2. Constructive
   3. Affirmative Defenses
7. CLAIM LITIGATION
   3:00 - 3:45, Charles L. Kennon III
   1. Objections to Proofs of Claim
   2. Objections to Confirmation
8. APPELLATE PROCEDURE AND STRATEGIES
   3:45 - 4:30, James D. Greene
   1. Appeals From Final Orders
   2. Interlocutory Appeals

JAMES D. GREENE is a partner with Greene Infuso, LLP. He practices in the areas of bankruptcy, insolvency, workouts and commercial litigation. Mr. Greene graduated from the University of California at San Diego and from Willamette University College of Law. He became a member of the State Bar of Nevada in 1986, and is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Nevada. He clerked for U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Clive Jones from 1986 to 1988 and, since that time, has practiced primarily in areas related to bankruptcy, insolvency and litigation. Mr. Greene has represented all constituencies in bankruptcy cases, including corporate and individual debtors, trustees, secured and unsecured creditors and creditors' committees, and he has served as a Chapter 11 bankruptcy trustee. He has extensive experience in real and personal property foreclosure matters and he has written and lectured on foreclosure and bankruptcy issues on numerous occasions.

DAVID A. STEPHENS is a partner in the Las Vegas law firm of Stephens, Gourley & Bywater, where he concentrates his practice in the areas of construction, lien, commercial, water, bankruptcy, real estate, general civil litigation and personal injury. He has spoken to various civil groups on tort law, disability law, estate planning and insurance. Mr. Stephens is a member of the State Bar of Nevada, Clark County Bar Association and Southern Nevada Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys. He earned his B.S. degree from Brigham Young University and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School.

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