Whether you practice on the consumer or commercial side and whether you represent debtors or creditors, this is a unique opportunity to hear from the bankruptcy bench in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the Districts of Delaware and New Jersey. The judges discuss their personal preferences and peeves and give you practical insight into the procedures and practices you should follow when appearing before them. They answer your questions on procedural issues and share advice that will help make your court appearances run more smoothly. See why past presentations of this program have won rave reviews from your colleagues.
Specific topics include:
Contact between judges and attorneys outside of the courtroom
Ex parte communications with judge`s staff via email and fax
Mediation in bankruptcy cases -- when is it appropriate?
Civility, or lack thereof -- what is the role of the bench in addressing?
Local rules update
Reaffirmation agreements
Fee applications
Motions re the automatic stay
Credit Information
2.0 Total CLE credits (No Ethics)
Faculty
Hon. Kevin J. Carey, Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the DIstrict of Delaware, Wilmington, DE
Hon. Richard E. Fehling, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Reading
Chief Judge Eric L. Frank, US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Hon. Michael B. Kaplan, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, Tranton, NJ
Hon. Judith H. Wizmur, Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, Camden, NJ
Major Ethics Rules Changes (Rev. August 2009) (ETHICS COURSES ONLY) (2 Pages, 26 KB)
User Feedback
"I have not previously used the online format I found this system very easy to use. Also, as a bonus, the discussion was great between the judges. Thank you." (Allentown, PA)
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