Learn the fundamentals of representing consumer debtors before the United States Bankruptcy Court in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings. Hear from experienced bankruptcy practitioners from both the debtor bar and the creditor bar about all aspects of the consumer bankruptcy process from the first meeting with a prospective client, to preparing the petition and navigating the case, to obtaining an order of discharge.Fundamentals of Representing Consumer Debtors Before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Proceedings
Course Content
1:00 - 1:20 pmWelcome & Introduction
Client Intake - What to ask and why Attorney Due DilligenceMeeting of Creditors
Richard A. Mestone, Esq.,
Mestone & Associates LLC, Danvers
1:20 - 1:45 pm
Chapter 7 v. Chapter 13 - The differences and which to use
Navigating the Complexities of the Means TestPreparing a Bankruptcy Petition
Joshua A. Burnett, Esq.,
Amann Burnett, PLCC, Manchester
1:45 - 2:00 pm
Bankruptcy Estate Property and Exemptions
Richard A. Mestone, Esq.,
Mestone & Associates LLC, Danvers
2:00 - 2:15 pm
Preparing a Chapter 13 Plan
Richard A. Mestone, Esq.,
Mestone & Associates LLC, Danvers
Marcus Pratt, Esq.,
Korde & Associates, PC, Lowell
2:15 - 2:20 pm
Break
2:20 - 2:40 pm
The Automatic Stay and Its Limitations
Relief from the Automatic Stay
Marcus Pratt, Esq.,
Korde & Associates, PC, Lowell
2:40 -2 :55 pm
Modifying Liens in Chapter 13
Joshua A. Burnett, Esq.,
Amann Burnett, PLCC, Manchester
2:55 - 3:15 pm
Proofs of Claim
Marcus Pratt, Esq.,
Korde & Associates, PC, Lowell
3:15 - 3:25 pm
Dischargeable and Nondischargeable Debts
Joshua A. Burnett, Esq.,
Amann Burnett, PLCC, Manchester
3:25 - 3:35 pm
Preferences and Pre-Petition Transfers
Richard A. Mestone, Esq.,
Mestone & Associates LLC, Danvers
3:35 - 3:45 pm
Adversary Proceedings
Joshua A. Burnett, Esq.,
Amann Burnett, PLCC, Manchester
3:45 - 3:55 pm
Creditor’s Perspective
Marcus Pratt, Esq.,
Korde & Associates, PC, Lowell
3:55 - 4:00 pm
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Please Note
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There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
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Speakers
CochairsRichard A. Mestone, Esq.,
Mestone & Associates LLC, Danvers
Faculty
Joshua A. Burnett, Esq.,
Amann Burnett, PLCC, Manchester
Marcus Pratt, Esq.,
Korde & Associates, PC, Lowell
