Bankruptcy Law: MCLE BasicsPlus!®

Chapter 7 and 13 debtor and creditor essentials from intake to closing

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Bankruptcy Law: MCLE BasicsPlus!®

Chapter 7 and 13 debtor and creditor essentials from intake to closing

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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.
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- Day One: Tuesday, May 17th
- 9:30 - 9:35 am
  
  Welcome and Introduction
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- a. Client Intake & Selection: Traps & Risks for the Unwary
  
  Donald R. Lassman, Esq., Law Office of Donald R. Lassman , Needham
  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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- b. Conflicts, Conflicts, Conflicts: Why Do Lawyers Still Get it Wrong?
  
  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., Fitzgerald Law, P.C. , East Longmeadow
  Donald R. Lassman, Esq., Law Office of Donald R. Lassman , Needham
  Richard A. Mestone, Esq., Mestone & Associates LLC , Danvers
  Christina M. Turgeon, Esq., Fitzgerald Law, P.C. , East Longmeadow
- c. Termination Issues: How to Avoid a Bad Breakup
- 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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- 2:55 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
  
  Client Communications, Client Funds & Zealous Advocacy
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- Chapter 7
  
  Christina M. Turgeon, Esq., Fitzgerald Law, P.C. , East Longmeadow
- a. Communication: Fulfilling Your Duty to Communicate is the Key to Loss Prevent
- Chapter 13
  
  Richard A. Mestone, Esq., Mestone & Associates LLC , Danvers
  Richard A. Mestone, Esq., Mestone & Associates LLC , Danvers
- 12:00 - 12:30 pm
  
  Means Test Foundation & Update
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- b. Client Funds & the BBO: From IOLTA Accounts to Overbilling
  
  Nadine Champagne, Esq., Law Office of Nadine Champagne , Roslindale
  Richard A. Mestone, Esq., Mestone & Associates LLC , Danvers
- 12:30 - 1:00 pm
  
  Ethical Discussion - Debtor's Counsel's Perspective
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- c. Zealous Advocacy & Potential Pitfalls
  
  Pamela A. Harbeson, Esq., Office of Bar Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers , Boston
  Christina M. Turgeon, Esq., Fitzgerald Law, P.C. , East Longmeadow
  Nadine Champagne, Esq., Law Office of Nadine Champagne , Roslindale
- 1:00 - 2:00 pm
  
  Lunch (on your own) & Read Hypothetical
- 3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  
  Networking and Refreshment Break
- 2:00 - 2:30 pm
  
  Client Interview (Faculty Demonstration)
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- Debtor
- 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.
  
  Attorney Supervision & Attorney Mental Health
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  Christina M. Turgeon, Esq., Fitzgerald Law, P.C. , East Longmeadow
- Debtor's Attorney
  
  Richard A. Mestone, Esq., Mestone & Associates LLC , Danvers
- a. Supervision: What Does It Mean that Law Firms Have a Duty to Oversee Associates, Paralegals & Contractors?
- 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., Fitzgerald Law, P.C. , East Longmeadow
- b. Drugs, Alcohol & Depression: Issues that Law Firms Cannot Ignore
- 3:00 - 3:15 pm
  
  Networking and Refreshment Break
  
  Christina M. Turgeon, Esq., Fitzgerald Law, P.C. , East Longmeadow
- 4:50 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  
  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session
- 3:15 - 3:30 pm
  
  Group Feedback by Registrants
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  Richard A. Mestone, Esq., Mestone & Associates LLC , Danvers
  Nadine Champagne, Esq., Law Office of Nadine Champagne , Roslindale
  Richard A. Mestone, Esq., Mestone & Associates LLC , Danvers
  Christina M. Turgeon, Esq., Fitzgerald Law, P.C. , 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., Fitzgerald Law, P.C. , 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., Fitzgerald Law, P.C. , 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., , 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., , 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., , 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., , 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., , Boston
- Judge
  
  John B. O'Donnell, Esq., Department of Revenue, Litigation Bureau, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Faculty

Chair

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

Faculty

Nadine Champagne, Esq., Law Office of Nadine Champagne, Roslindale

Christopher M. Condon, Esq., Boston

Tiffanie C. Ellis-Niles, Esq., Lyles and Niles LLP, Randolph

Pamela A. Harbeson, Esq., Office of Bar Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, Boston

Richard A. Mestone, Esq., Mestone & Associates LLC, Danvers

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

Mary (Molly) P. Sharon, Esq., U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts, Boston

Lisa Tingue, Esq., Office of the US Trustee, Worcester

Christina M. Turgeon, Esq., Fitzgerald Law, P.C., East Longmeadow

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Bankruptcy Law: MCLE BasicsPlus!®

Chapter 7 and 13 debtor and creditor essentials from intake to closing

Bankruptcy Law: MCLE BasicsPlus!®

Chapter 7 and 13 debtor and creditor essentials from intake to closing

Your Selection:

Product Description

Agenda & Materials

Day One: Tuesday, May 17th

Welcome and Introduction

a. Client Intake & Selection: Traps & Risks for the Unwary

Introduction: The Basics You Need to Know

b. Conflicts, Conflicts, Conflicts: Why Do Lawyers Still Get it Wrong?

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

c. Termination Issues: How to Avoid a Bad Breakup

Networking and Refreshment Break

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

Client Communications, Client Funds & Zealous Advocacy

Chapter 7

a. Communication: Fulfilling Your Duty to Communicate is the Key to Loss Prevent

Chapter 13

Means Test Foundation & Update

b. Client Funds & the BBO: From IOLTA Accounts to Overbilling

Ethical Discussion - Debtor's Counsel's Perspective

c. Zealous Advocacy & Potential Pitfalls

Lunch (on your own) & Read Hypothetical

Networking and Refreshment Break

Client Interview (Faculty Demonstration)

Debtor

Attorney Supervision & Attorney Mental Health

Debtor's Attorney

a. Supervision: What Does It Mean that Law Firms Have a Duty to Oversee Associates, Paralegals & Contractors?

Issue Spotting by Registrants

b. Drugs, Alcohol & Depression: Issues that Law Firms Cannot Ignore

Networking and Refreshment Break

"Ask the Experts" Q&A Session

Group Feedback by Registrants

Counseling the Client (Faculty Demonstration)

Counseling the Client (Faculty Demonstration)

Day Two: Wednesday, May 18

Welcome and Introduction

A Guide to Common Bankruptcy Forms

Networking and Refreshment Break

The Creditor's Perspective in a Bankruptcy Case

Lunch (on your own)

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

Bankruptcy Litigation

Tax Issues in Bankruptcy Cases

Overview of Electronic Case Filing

The Role and Perspective of the Office of the US Trustee

Mock Creditors' Meeting (Personal Bankruptcy: Chapter 7)

Chapter 7 Trustee

Debtor

Counsel for Debtor

Motion for Relief From the Automatic Stay

Counsel for Debtor

Counsel for Creditor

Judge

Chair

Faculty