Your clients rely on you to unravel the complexities of the bankruptcy process and guide them to the most favorable outcome possible. Order today to get the rules, essential strategies and litigation techniques you need to confidently handle your next case.

1. Getting Started With Your Bankruptcy Case
2. Understanding the Bankruptcy Code and Rules
3. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Issues
4. Automatic Stay Litigation
5. Protecting the Creditor's Position
6. Bankruptcy Litigation and Procedure

1. GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR BANKRUPTCY CASE
   9:00 - 10:00, Andrew S. Nason
   1. Conducting the Initial Client Interview
   2. Means Testing and Rights of Debtors to File for Bankruptcy Relief
   3. Duties of Debtor's Counsel
   4. Duties of Creditor's Counsel
   5. Understanding What Constitutesthe Bankruptcy Estate
2. UNDERSTANDING THE BANKRUPTCY CODE AND RULES
   10:00 - 10:45, Mitchell L. Klein
   1. Jurisdiction and Venue
   2. Types of Bankruptcy Cases
   3. Structure of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules
   4. Employment of Counsel and Other Professionals
   5. The Trustee's Role in Chapter 7 and 13 Cases
   6. Property of Estates
   7. Types of Claims
   8. Redemptions and Reaffirmations
   9. Exemptions and Abandonment - What do They Mean for the Creditor?
3. CHAPTER 7 AND CHAPTER 13 ISSUES
   11:00 - 12:00, Helen M. Morris
   1. Determining Which Chapter to File
   2. Filing in Bankruptcy Court
   3. Dismissal and Conversion Issues
   4. Dischargeability of Debts
   5. Requirements of a Chapter 13 Plan
   6. How to Compute a Chapter 13 Plan
   7. Post-Confirmation Default
   8. Post-Petition Debt
4. AUTOMATIC STAY LITIGATION
   1:00 - 2:00, Andrew S. Nason
   1. Scope of the Automatic Stay
   2. Exceptions to the Automatic Stay
   3. Relief from Stay Litigation
5. PROTECTING THE CREDITOR'S POSITION
   2:15 - 3:15, Helen M. Morris
   1. Overview of Creditor's Rights
   2. Rights of Creditors in Special Situations
   3. Legislative Changes Affecting Secured Creditors
   4. Creditor Committees
   5. Appointment of Trustee
   6. Dismissal and Conversion
6. BANKRUPTCY LITIGATION AND PROCEDURE
   3:15 - 4:30, Mitchell L. Klein
   1. Adversary Proceedings vs. Contested Matters
   2. Discovery in Bankruptcy Proceedings
   3. Preference Actions
   4. Fraudulent Transfer Issues
   5. Discharge
   6. Bankruptcy Appeals

MITCHELL L. KLEIN is a principal in Klein & Hall Attorneys, L.C. He practices in the areas of residential real estate and consumer bankruptcy. Mr. Klein served as a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee for both the Northern and Southern District Bankruptcy Courts. He is a frequent lecturer for attorneys and realtors and has spoken for the Graduate Realtor Institute sponsored by the West Virginia University. Mr. Klein earned his B.A. degree from Rutgers University and his J.D. degree from the Northern University School of Law. He is currently working on his master's degree in history at Marshall University. Mr. Klein also is an adjunct professor at Marshall University where he teaches for the history department.

HELEN M. MORRIS is the standing Chapter 13 Trustee for the Northern and Southern districts of West Virginia. Prior to her present position, Ms. Morris practiced extensively in the areas of bankruptcy and collections. In addition, she served as a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee for seven years. Ms. Morris is a member of the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees and The West Virginia State Bar Bankruptcy Committee. She earned her A.B. degree from Marshall University and her J.D. degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law. Ms. Morris was a part-time instructor at Marshall University in the paralegal program for several years and has been a speaker at West Virginia continuing legal education programs.

ANDREW S. NASON is a partner in the Charleston law firm of Pepper & Nason, where he practices in the areas of bankruptcy, divorce and family law, personal injury and Social Security cases. Mr. Nason is chair of the Family Law Committee of The West Virginia State Bar and speaks frequently on bankruptcy matters and divorce law. He earned his B.A. degree, with honors, from the University of Michigan and his J.D. degree from the University of North Carolina.

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Phone: 866-240-1890

Email: credit@nbi-sems.com