Bankruptcy, Foreclosure & Collection Law

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Consumer Bankruptcy Essentials and 2025 Updates

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2 hours 56 minutes
Peter Gannott
Tara Gaschler Salinas
With Peter M. Gannott from Gannott Law Group, PLLC + 1 other
Recorded January 17, 2025
Product ID 99642

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Overview

Key Forms and Procedures - Plus Trending Special Issues Like AI Privacy and Student Debt

The number of consumer bankruptcy filings have shown year-over-year increase for over 20 months now. What are the key trends and issues in consumer bankruptcy now? Has the filing process changed or standard forms been updated? This course provides a general framework for current consumer bankruptcy processes, with some added real-life guidance from experienced practitioners. Build your skills - register today!

  • Identify the different types of bankruptcy relief available.
  • Accurately assess client eligibilty for bankruptcy.
  • Discuss automatic stay and its implications.
  • Develop effective strategies for tackling special issues like student loans.

 

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Bankruptcy Process Overview and Legal Updates
  2. Chapter 7 Essentials: Asset Liquidation Route
  3. Chapter 13 Basics: Repayment Route
  4. Chapter 11: When Can Individuals Qualify?
  5. Current Trends and Special Issues in Consumer Bankruptcy

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 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 Upon Request 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 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 Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 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
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah 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
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Agenda

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  1. Bankruptcy Process Overview and Legal Updates

    1. Overall Economy and Caseload Trends
    2. The Law: Bankruptcy Code and BAPCPA
    3. Bankruptcy Court Structure and Jurisdiction
    4. Key Steps of the Bankruptcy Process
    5. Automatic Stay
    6. Bankruptcy Petition

  2. Chapter 7 Essentials: Asset Liquidation Route

    1. Eligibility Criteria
    2. Means Test and Disposable Income
    3. Exempt Property
    4. Liquidation of Non-Exempt Assets
    5. Discharge of Debts
    6. Helpful Forms and Documents (With Samples)

  3. Chapter 13 Basics: Repayment Route

    1. Eligibility Requirements
    2. Development of a Repayment Plan
    3. Cramdown and Modification of the Plan
    4. Discharge of Debts
    5. Helpful Forms and Documents (With Samples)

  4. Chapter 11: When Can Individuals Qualify?

    1. Eligibility for Individuals
    2. Basic Concepts of Reorganization
    3. Conversion and Dismissal
    4. Subchapter V $7.5MIL Debt Eligibility Cap Sunset

  5. Current Trends and Special Issues in Consumer Bankruptcy

    1. Student Loan Debt
    2. AI Creating Privacy Concerns
    3. Secured Debt
    4. Priority Claims
    5. Reaffirmation Agreements
    6. Fraud Prevention
    7. Notable Recent Case Law

Who Should Attend

This legal guide is designed for attorneys new to bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy attorneys looking for a refresher, and general practitioners who occasionally handle bankruptcy cases.
Accountants, credit counselors, financial advisors, and paralegals will also benefit.

Speakers

Peter M Gannott
Peter M.
Gannott
Gannott Law Group, PLLC
Tara Gaschler Salinas
Tara
Gaschler Salinas
Salinas Law Group LLC
Speaker bio
Peter M Gannott

Peter M. Gannott

Gannott Law Group, PLLC
Peter Gannott

is the principal of the Louisville law firm of Gannott Law Group, PLLC. Since 1985, he has focused his practice in the areas of business and consumer bankruptcy, creditors' rights and commercial collections, complex commercial litigation, and real estate matters. Mr. Gannott works with clients on everything from the creation and dissolution of business entities, to representation of our business clients in business-to-business collections or large asset issues. He is a frequent lecturer on his areas of practice and has been an adjunct faculty member at the University of Louisville. Mr. Gannott is board-certified in business bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification. He graduated, with honors, from the University of Illinois; and earned his J.D. degree from the Washington College of Law, American University.

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Tara Gaschler Salinas

Tara Gaschler Salinas

Salinas Law Group LLC
Tara Gaschler Salinas

is a founding and managing member of Salinas Law Group LLC, a Denver, Colorado law firm specializing in complex Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, bankruptcy litigation and appeals. Ms. Salinas has served as the vice chairman of the Bankruptcy Local Rules Committee for the District of Colorado. She has also served as a member of two merit selection panels for the Tenth Circuit, evaluating candidates for bankruptcy judicial positions in the District of Colorado. Ms. Salinas graduated from the University of Colorado School of Law. She is a regular panelist for local, regional and national seminars.

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