How to Handle a Consumer Bankruptcy
Fundamentals of representing consumer debtors before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings

- Product Number: 2250011WBA
- Publication Date: 1/22/2025
- Length: 3 hours CLE Credit Note
- Copyright: © 2025 MCLE, Inc.
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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.
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Agenda & Materials
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1:00 - 1:20 pm
Welcome & Introduction
- Client Intake - What to ask and why
- Attorney Due Dilligence
- Meeting of Creditors
Richard A. Mestone, Esq., Mestone & Associates LLC , Danvers
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1:20 - 1:45 pm
Chapter 7 v. Chapter 13 – The differences and which to use
- Navigating the Complexities of the Means Test
- Preparing a Bankruptcy Petition
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1:45 - 2:00 pm
Bankruptcy Estate Property and Exemptions
Richard A. Mestone, Esq., Mestone & Associates LLC , Danvers
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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
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2:15 - 2:20 pm
Break
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2:20 - 2:40 pm
The Automatic Stay and Its Limitations
- Relief from the Automatic Stay
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2:40 -2 :55 pm
Modifying Liens in Chapter 13
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2:55 - 3:15 pm
Proofs of Claim
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3:15 - 3:25 pm
Dischargeable and Nondischargeable Debts
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3:25 - 3:35 pm
Preferences and Pre-Petition Transfers
Richard A. Mestone, Esq., Mestone & Associates LLC , Danvers
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3:35 - 3:45 pm
Adversary Proceedings
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3:45 - 3:55 pm
Creditor’s Perspective
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3:55 - 4:00 pm
"Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
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