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 - 10:15, James A. Coutinho
   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
   10:30 - 11:30, Holly N. Wolf
   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
   11:30 - 12:30, James A. Coutinho
   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
   1:30 - 2:00, Stephanie P. Union
   1. Objections to Discharge Under 727
   2. Dischargeability Actions Under 523
5. PREFERENCES
   2:00 - 2:30, Holly N. Wolf
   1. Defining "Preferential Transfer"
   2. Special Rules That Apply to Preference Actions
   3. Substantive Defenses
6. FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS
   2:30 - 3:05, Tyson A. Crist
   1. Actual Intent
   2. Constructive
   3. Affirmative Defenses
7. CLAIM LITIGATION
   3:20 - 3:55, Holly N. Wolf
   1. Objections to Proofs of Claim
   2. Objections to Confirmation
8. APPELLATE PROCEDURE AND STRATEGIES
   3:55 - 4:30, Daniel M. Anderson
   1. Appeals From Final Orders
   2. Interlocutory Appeals

DANIEL M. ANDERSON is a partner in the Columbus office of Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA. Mr. Anderson's practice is focused on commercial litigation, corporate reorganization and bankruptcy litigation. He has represented financial institutions, secured and unsecured creditors, preference and fraudulent transfer defendants, and commercial landlords and tenants in all facets of litigation and bankruptcy proceedings. Mr. Anderson also has represented investors seeking to acquire assets out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. He is a member of the Ohio State, Columbus and American bar associations. Mr. Anderson earned his A.B. degree from the University of Michigan and his J.D. degree from the University of California at Berkeley.

JAMES A. COUTINHO is an attorney in the Columbus law firm of Strip, Hoppers, Leithart, McGrath & Terlecky Co., LPA. Mr. Coutinho's practice focuses on Chapter 7 filings and personal insolvency. He also assists with and represents clients in other bankruptcy and insolvency-related cases. He has experience defending against preference litigation, filing claims, fighting the dischargeability of debts, and helping creditors collect on unpaid funds. He also has experience in loan work-outs, working with bank loss mitigation departments to help clients achieve personal and commercial loan modifications, short sale approval, or forbearance agreements. Mr. Coutinho also assists with the administration of Chapter 7 cases and prosecuting of adversary proceedings from the Chapter 7 Trustee practice of Attorney Myron Terlecky. He is a member of the American, Ohio State and Columbus bar associations and is currently a member of the Columbus Bar Association (Bankruptcy Law Institute Planning Committee), the group charged with executing an annual two-day bankruptcy seminar for Columbus practitioners. Mr. Coutinho earned his B.A. degree from The Ohio State University and his J.D. degree from Capital University Law School.

TYSON A. CRIST is a partner in the creditors' rights and corporate trust and business restructuring and reorganization practice areas at the law firm of Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA. Mr. Crist represents creditors' committees, business creditors and debtors. He also handles defending and prosecuting preference actions and various debtor/creditor and real estate litigation matters. He is a member of the American, Ohio State and Columbus bar associations. Mr. Crist earned his B.A. degree from the College of Wooster and his J.D. degree from The Ohio State University.

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