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. Chapter 13: Step-by-Step Procedures
4. Consumer Bankruptcy Tips
5. Ethical Obligations for Debtors' Counsel

CHAPTER 7 OR 13: SELECTING THE RIGHT CHAPTER FOR YOUR CLIENT
9:00 - 10:00, James F. Mong

An overview of Chapter 7 and 13 comparing the high level 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 - 11:45, Athena Inembolidis

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.

CHAPTER 13: STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURES
12:45 - 2:15, Joseph M. Romano

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.

CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY TIPS
2:30 - 3:30, Jay W. Maynard

Get tips and insider advice. 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, Jay W. Maynard

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.

ATHENA INEMBOLIDIS is a sole practitioner in Columbus. Ms. Inembolidis focuses her practice on consumer bankruptcy law. She is a member of the Columbus Bar Association and the Bankruptcy Sub-Committee of the Ohio State Bar Association. Ms. Inembolidis earned her B.A. degree from Baldwin Wallace College and her J.D. degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.

JAY W. MAYNARD is a sole practitioner in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Maynard has been an attorney for more than 40 years and has had broad ranging work experience in a number of legal fields. He has served as a federal government attorney, including a position as Special Counsel for Legislation with the Executive Office of the President of the United States, and as a corporate attorney with Battelle Memorial Institute, where he served as General Counsel and Assistant General Manager, Project Management Division. For the past 20 years, Mr. Maynard has practiced in the areas of bankruptcy, corporate and commercial litigation. He currently focuses his practice on the representation of clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies and foreclosures. Mr. Maynard is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and the Ohio State and American bar associations. He earned his B.A. degree from Northwestern University and his J.D. degree from New York University School of Law.

JAMES F. MONG is a sole practitioner in Columbus. Mr. Mong has been practicing law for more than 25 years and focused exclusively on bankruptcy law for the past 18 years. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association. Mr. Mong earned his J.D. degree from Capital University Law School.

JOSEPH M. ROMANO is the owner of The Romano Law Firm, a full-service consumer protection law firm with offices in Cleveland, Elyria and Columbus. Mr. Romano focuses his practice on consumer bankruptcy law. He has lectured on "Debtor/Creditor Issues in Municipal Court" for the Ohio Judicial Bar Conference Continuing Legal Education Seminars. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the Ohio State Bar Association. Mr. Romano earned his B.A. degree from Bowling Green State University, his M.P.A. degree from the University of Southern California and his J.D. degree from Case Western Reserve University.

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