Product Description

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. 

Agenda & Materials

• 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
  
• 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

  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

  Panel
  

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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