Bankruptcy, Foreclosure & Collection Law

Bankruptcy Debt Negotiation and Settlement

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2 hours 56 minutes
John Newton
With John P. Newton from Mayer & Newton
Recorded October 28, 2025.
Product ID 101078

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Overview

Turn Bankruptcy Leverage Into Settlement Success

This focused course will give you strategies for negotiating favorable outcomes for clients at every stage of the bankruptcy process - from pre-filing to post-discharge solutions. Explore critical topics including settlement timing, creditor leverage points, claim objections, Rule 9019 motions, and drafting enforceable agreements. Enhance your negotiation toolkit and create new settlement opportunities - register today!

  • Leverage pre-filing timing advantages to secure favorable settlements.
  • Structure viable payment arrangements for debts that survive bankruptcy.
  • Get tips for engaging with the key parties throughout the process.
  • Draft debt settlement agreements that work.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Types of Debt: Secured, Unsecured, Priority, Nondischargeable
  2. Pre-Bankruptcy Strategies
  3. Debt Negotiation During Bankruptcy
  4. Drafting and Negotiating Bankruptcy Agreements
  5. Post-Discharge Settlement and Collection Limitations

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Types of Debt: Secured, Unsecured, Priority, Nondischargeable

  2. Pre-Bankruptcy Strategies

    1. Understanding Creditor Motivations and Leverage
    2. Forbearance, Lump-Sum Offers, Workout Agreements
    3. Avoiding Preferences and Fraudulent Transfers
    4. Safe Harbor Rules and Lookback Periods
    5. Disclosure Requirements

  3. Debt Negotiation During Bankruptcy

    1. Using the Automatic Stay as Leverage During Negotiations
    2. Negotiation Approaches to Different Bankruptcy Chapter Cases
    3. Negotiating Secured and Unsecured Claims: Claim Objections, Cramdowns and Lien Stripping
    4. Executory Contracts and Leases: Rejection, Assumption, Assignment
    5. Adversary Proceedings and Litigation Settlement: Rule 9019 Motions, Mediation and Court-Approved Settlement

  4. Drafting and Negotiating Bankruptcy Agreements

    1. Mutual Releases, Waiver of Claims, Payment Terms
    2. Court Approval and Rule 9019 Motions: Standard for Approval
    3. Reaffirmation Agreements
    4. Plan Confirmation
    5. Settlement Agreements
    6. Enforceability and Modification

  5. Post-Discharge Settlement and Collection Limitations

    1. Discharge Injunction - Impact on Creditor Rights
    2. Negotiating Nondischargeable Debts: Student Loans, Taxes, Domestic Support, etc.
    3. Settlements Involving Co-Debtors or Guarantors

Who Should Attend

This legal course is designed for attorneys. Collection professionals and paralegals will also benefit.

Speakers

John P Newton
John P.
Newton
Mayer & Newton
Speaker bio
John P Newton

John P. Newton

Mayer & Newton
John Newton

is a partner with Mayer & Newton, Attorneys at Law, where his main areas of practice include business bankruptcy and consumer bankruptcy law. He specializes in small business cases. Mr. Newton has filed thousands of consumer bankruptcy cases and has been a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Panel Trustee for the Eastern District of Tennessee since 1985. He is a member of the NACBA and the American Bar Association. Mr. Newton is admitted to the federal court and the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. He is certified as a consumer bankruptcy specialist by the American Bankruptcy Institute.  Mr. Newton has lectured to various professional groups on collections and bankruptcy issues. He earned his B.S., M.B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

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