Some of Oregon’s most experienced practitioners and trustees guide you through the bankruptcy process. This is a great opportunity to “ask the experts” and build a solid foundation for this practice area. Your introduction to bankruptcy includes a review of bankruptcy relief basics and alternatives to bankruptcy. Learn about means testing, a crucial component of a Chapter 7 filing, as well as Chapter 7 practice and procedure. Gain an understanding of when to choose Chapter 13 over Chapter 7 and how the Chapter 13 process works. Other topics include relief from stay and proofs of claim for creditors and practical tips to steer you clear of common pitfalls and traps.
Cosponsored by the Debtor-Creditor Section.
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Seminar Topics
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Introduction to Bankruptcy
Basics of bankruptcy relief and alternatives to bankruptcy
Overview of types of bankruptcy relief
Sources of bankruptcy law
Rodolfo A. Camacho, Chapter 7 Trustee, Salem Ann K. Chapman, Vanden Bos & Chapman LLP, Portland Carla G. McClurg, Office of U.S. Trustee, Portland
“Getting In”—Means Testing
What is means testing?
Does the presumption of abuse arise?
Overcoming the presumption of abuse
Other grounds for dismissal
Robert J. Altman, Altman & Camacho Law Offices, Portland Carla G. McClurg, Office of U.S. Trustee, Portland
Chapter 7
Pre-bankruptcy planning
Exemptions
Discharge
Practice and procedure
Robert J. Altman, Altman & Camacho Law Offices, Portland Rodolfo A. Camacho, Chapter 7 Trustee, Salem
Creditors’ Potpourri
Relief from stay
Proofs of claim
Preference defenses
Doing business with Chapter 11 debtors-in-possession
Michelle M. Bertolino, Farleigh Wada Witt, Portland Rodolfo A. Camacho, Chapter 7 Trustee, Salem
Chapter 13
Why choose Chapter 13 over Chapter 7?
Understanding the Chapter 13 process
The Chapter 13 plan: objections and confirmation
Trailing the plan to completion and discharge
Ann K. Chapman, Vanden Bos & Chapman LLP, Portland Wayne Godare, Chapter 13 Trustee, Portland
Practice Tips and Practical Suggestions
Putting these fundamentals into practice
Common pitfalls and traps
Dealing with debtors, creditors, and trustees
Robert J. Altman, Altman & Camacho Law Offices, Portland Michelle M. Bertolino, Farleigh Wada Witt, Portland Rodolfo A. Camacho, Chapter 7 Trustee, Salem Ann K. Chapman, Vanden Bos & Chapman LLP, Portland Wayne Godare, Chapter 13 Trustee, Portland
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Credit Information
6.5 Total CLE Units, 6.5 of which may be applied toward Practical Skills Credit (No Ethics)
