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Are you looking for a solid foundation in bankruptcy law and procedure, an update on recent bankruptcy decisions, or fresh ideas on bankruptcy practice? An expert faculty guides you through the Code provisions and bankruptcy forms. Learn the bankruptcy process from client intake to case closing.

Agenda & Materials

• Day One: Tuesday, May 17th
• 9:30 - 9:35 am

  Welcome and Introduction

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  Donald R. Lassman, Esq., Law Office of Donald R. Lassman , Needham
  
• 9:35 - 10:15 am

  Introduction: The Basics You Need to Know

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  Donald R. Lassman, Esq., Law Office of Donald R. Lassman , Needham
  
• 10:15 - 10:45 am

  Roundtable Discussion: Terms of Engagement; How to Handle Client Representation; Office Management; Advertising

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  Donald R. Lassman, Esq., Law Office of Donald R. Lassman , Needham
  Richard A. Mestone, Esq., Mestone & Associates LLC , Danvers
  Christina M. Turgeon, Esq., Law Office of Christina M. Turgeon , East Longmeadow
  
• 10:45 - 11:00 am

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 11:00 - 12:00 pm

  Preparing for the Bankruptcy Case: The Individual Debtor's Perspective

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• Chapter 7

  Christina M. Turgeon, Esq., Law Office of Christina M. Turgeon , East Longmeadow
  
• Chapter 13

  Richard A. Mestone, Esq., Mestone & Associates LLC , Danvers
  
• 12:00 - 12:30 pm

  Means Test Foundation & Update

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  Nadine Champagne, Esq., Law Office of Nadine Champagne , Roslindale
  
• 12:30 - 1:00 pm

  Ethical Discussion - Debtor's Counsel's Perspective

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  Pamela A. Harbeson, Esq., Office of Bar Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers , Boston
  Christina M. Turgeon, Esq., Law Office of Christina M. Turgeon , East Longmeadow
  
• 1:00 - 2:00 pm

  Lunch (on your own) & Read Hypothetical
• 2:00 - 2:30 pm

  Client Interview (Faculty Demonstration)

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• Debtor

  Christina M. Turgeon, Esq., Law Office of Christina M. Turgeon , East Longmeadow
  
• Debtor's Attorney

  Richard A. Mestone, Esq., Mestone & Associates LLC , Danvers
  
• 2:30 - 3:00 pm

  Issue Spotting by Registrants

  Nadine Champagne, Esq., Law Office of Nadine Champagne , Roslindale
  Richard A. Mestone, Esq., Mestone & Associates LLC , Danvers
  Christina M. Turgeon, Esq., Law Office of Christina M. Turgeon , East Longmeadow
  
• 3:00 - 3:15 pm

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 3:15 - 3:30 pm

  Group Feedback by Registrants

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  Nadine Champagne, Esq., Law Office of Nadine Champagne , Roslindale
  Richard A. Mestone, Esq., Mestone & Associates LLC , Danvers
  Christina M. Turgeon, Esq., Law Office of Christina M. Turgeon , East Longmeadow
  
• 3:30 - 4:30 pm

  Counseling the Client (Faculty Demonstration)

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  Richard A. Mestone, Esq., Mestone & Associates LLC , Danvers
  Christina M. Turgeon, Esq., Law Office of Christina M. Turgeon , East Longmeadow
  
• Day Two: Wednesday, May 18
• 9:30 - 9:35 am

  Welcome and Introduction

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  Donald R. Lassman, Esq., Law Office of Donald R. Lassman , Needham
  
• 9:35 - 11:05 am

  A Guide to Common Bankruptcy Forms

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  Tiffanie C. Ellis-Niles, Esq., Lyles and Niles LLP , Randolph
  
• 11:05 - 11:20 am

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 11:20 - 12:30 pm

  The Creditor's Perspective in a Bankruptcy Case

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  Christopher M. Condon, Esq., Murphy & King, PC , Boston
  
• 12:30 - 1:30 pm

  Lunch (on your own)
• 1:30 - 2:00 pm

  Ethical Considerations from the Perspective of Creditors, US Trustee's Office

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  Christopher M. Condon, Esq., Murphy & King, PC , Boston
  Pamela A. Harbeson, Esq., Office of Bar Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers , Boston
  Lisa Tingue, Esq., Office of the US Trustee , Worcester
  
• 2:00 - 2:30 pm

  Bankruptcy Litigation

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  Christopher M. Condon, Esq., Murphy & King, PC , Boston
  
• 2:30 - 3:00 pm

  Tax Issues in Bankruptcy Cases

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  John B. O'Donnell, Esq., Department of Revenue, Litigation Bureau, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 3:00 - 3:30 pm

  Overview of Electronic Case Filing

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  Mary (Molly) P. Sharon, Esq., U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 3:30 - 3:45 pm

  The Role and Perspective of the Office of the US Trustee

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  Lisa Tingue, Esq., Office of the US Trustee , Worcester
  
• 3:45 - 4:15 pm

  Mock Creditors' Meeting (Personal Bankruptcy: Chapter 7)

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• Chapter 7 Trustee

  Donald R. Lassman, Esq., Law Office of Donald R. Lassman , Needham
  
• Debtor

  John B. O'Donnell, Esq., Department of Revenue, Litigation Bureau, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Counsel for Debtor

  Christopher M. Condon, Esq., Murphy & King, PC , Boston
  
• 4:15 - 4:30 pm

  Motion for Relief From the Automatic Stay

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• Counsel for Debtor

  Donald R. Lassman, Esq., Law Office of Donald R. Lassman , Needham
  
• Counsel for Creditor

  Christopher M. Condon, Esq., Murphy & King, PC , Boston
  
• Judge

  John B. O'Donnell, Esq., Department of Revenue, Litigation Bureau, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  

Please Note

MCLE on demand programs are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only through a link included on the on demand program page.

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