Consumer Bankruptcy Essentials
March 2010
Consumer Bankruptcy Essentials
Program Highlights
- Client Intake: Liquidation (Chapter 7), Repayment (Chapter 13) or No Bankruptcy Filing at All?
- Pre-Bankruptcy Planning
- E-filing Your Case with the Bankruptcy Court
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcies: Plan Confirmation and the Role of the Chapter 13 Trustee
- Discharge and Dischargeability Issues in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcies
- What to Expect from the Creditors During the Process
- Complying With the Local Bankruptcy Rules: Dos, Don'ts, and Avoiding “Gotchas” in the Process
Program Description
As the economic downturn continues to make itself felt throughout Colorado, consumer bankruptcy filings have risen dramatically. Individuals considering bankruptcy need the assistance of attorneys who understand the Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy processes. If you are new to the world of bankruptcy law, have a current client with bankruptcy issues, or just need a bankruptcy refresher, the “Consumer Bankruptcy Essentials” CLE program is for you!
How do you decide which path a potential bankruptcy client should take - Chapter 7, Chapter 13, or no bankruptcy filing at all? What about filing the bankruptcy with the court - how do you make sure you do it correctly? What are the creditor's rights and remedies as you proceed through the process? Attend this information-packed program and find out!
All of the program's instructors are bankruptcy veterans with extensive knowledge of the bankruptcy laws and procedures, assuring you the best possible education on these important issues.
Get up to speed fast on the fascinating world of consumer bankruptcy law - register today!
Agenda
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Welcome and Introduction
9:05 AM - 9:55 AM
Client Intake: Liquidation (Chapter 7), Repayment (Chapter 13) or No Bankruptcy Filing at All?
Presented by William A. Morris, Esq.
9:55 AM - 10:45 AM
Pre-Bankruptcy Planning
Presented by Aaron A. Garber, Esq.
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break (15 minutes)
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
E-filing Your Case with the Bankruptcy Court
Presented by Diane Hunter and Kelly J. Sweeney, Esq.
11:50 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch (On Your Own)
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Chapter 13 Bankruptcies: Plan Confirmation and the Role of the Chapter 13 Trustee
Presented by William R. Lambert, Esq.
1:50 PM - 2:40 PM
Discharge and Dischargeability Issues in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcies
Presented by Ellen R. Welner, Esq.
2:40 PM - 2:55 PM
Break (15 minutes)
2:55 PM - 3:45 PM
What to Expect from the Creditors During the Process
Presented by Deanna L. Westfall, Esq.
3:45 PM - 4:35 PM
Complying With the Local Bankruptcy Rules: Dos, Don'ts, and Avoiding “Gotchas” in the Process
Presented by Deborah Beatty, Courtroom Deputy, Merrie Kippur, Esq., Law Clerk and Margaret Muff, Courtroom Deputy, United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Colorado.
4:35 PM
Adjourn
Planning Committee
Megan M. Adeyemo, Esq.
Gordon & Rees, LLP
Denver, CO
Britney Beall-Eder, Esq.
Castle Meinhold & Stawiarski, LLC
Denver, CO
Faculty
Deborah Beatty
Courtroom Deputy
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
District of Colorado
Denver, CO
Aaron A. Garber, Esq.
Kutner Miller Brinen, PC
Denver, CO
Diane Hunter
Training Coordinator
United States Bankruptcy Court
District of Colorado
Denver, CO
Merrie Kippur, Esq.
Law Clerk
US Bankruptcy Court
District of Colorado
Denver, CO
William R. Lambert, Esq.
Office of the United States Trustee
United States Department of Justice
Denver, CO
William A. Morris, Esq.
William A. Morris, PC
Denver, CO
Margaret Muff
Courtroom Deputy
US Bankruptcy Court
District of Colorado
Denver, CO
Kelly J. Sweeney, Esq.
Chief Deputy Clerk
United States Bankruptcy Court
District of Colorado
Denver, CO
Ellen R. Welner, Esq.
George T. Carlson & Associates
Englewood, CO
Deanna L. Westfall, Esq.
Castle Meinhold & Stawiarski, LLC
Denver, CO
Video Replays: April 21, 2010
Denver: CLE Classroom, 1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Grand Junction: 1250 East Sherwood Drive
Colorado Springs: 421 South Tejon Street, Suite 100
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $329.00 |
| CBA | $269.00 |
| CORP | $249.00 |
| CORP | $249.00 |
| New Lawyer | $229.00 |
| CBA | $229.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
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