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Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcy Strategies Leading Lawyers on Communicating with Clients Evaluating Alternatives and Understanding the Current Consumer Bankruptcy Climate - Inside the Minds Author: Aspatore Books Staff Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcy Strategies is an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for representing and advising individuals or small businesses on Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings. Featuring partners from consumer bankruptcy firms across the nation, these experts guide the reader through the different phases of the Chapter 7 ...  more »filing process and the key considerations for each phase. These top lawyers reveal their advice on successfully communicating with clients, as they discuss navigating the initial client meeting, evaluating alternatives, managing client expectations, and informing clients about credit counseling programs. From collecting documentation to meeting filing timelines and requirements, these authors explain their strategies for conducting the means test and expediting the filing process. Additionally, these leaders discuss the responsibility of the debtor after a discharge and the impact of the current bankruptcy climate on debtors. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating an ever-evolving area of law. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community. Chapters Include: 1. Christopher M. Kennedy, Partner, Kennedy & Kennedy Providing Relief and a Second Chance 2. Carla M. Garcia, Partner, Garcia & Gonzales PC The Current Climate in Consumer Bankruptcy 3. Robert Gourley Jr., Owner/Shareholder, Gourley & Griffin PA Filing Chapter 7: Key Trends and Strategies 4. Katheryn J. Derr, Partner, Derr Howell PC LLO Analyzing and Filing a Client s Chapter 7 Case 5. David M. Sternberg, Principal, David M. Sternberg & Associates Working with Clients in Chapter 7 6. James D. Jackman, Sole Practitioner, James D. Jackman PA Filing for Chapter 7: Key Client Strategies 7. Jon D. Pels and Lawrence J. Anderson, Partners, Pels Anderson LLC Responding to BAPCPA: Recent Changes in Bankruptcy Law Appendices Include: Appendix A: Use of Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions Appendix B: Bankruptcy Code (Title 11 U.S.C.) Appendix C: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Fee Agreement Appendix D: Checklist When Returning Bankruptcy Organizer Appendix E: Client Meeting Checklist Appendix F: Steps in the Process Appendix G: Who Sets Up an Appointment With Us? Appendix H: Redemption Information Appendix I: If You Simply Ignore the Creditor, What Is the Worst That Can Happen? Appendix J: Conversion Worksheet Appendix K: Checklist for Signing Appendix L: Affidavit of Affirmation Appendix M: BAPCPA Pre-Petition Compliance Checklist Appendix N: Bankruptcy Document Request Appendix O: Fee Retainer Appendix P: Notice of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case Appendix Q: Documents to Be Provided to the Attorney by the Debtor(s) Immediately  « less Post This Book Login | Register ISBN-13: 9780314205285 ISBN-10: 0314205284 Publication Date: 3/1/2009 Pages: 188 Rating: Currently 0/5 Stars.   ? 0 stars, based on 0 rating Publisher: Thomson West; Aspatore Books Book Type: Paperback Members Wishing: 0 Reviews: Amazon | Write a Review

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