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BK 100: Welcome to Schaller Bankruptcy Masterclass
Welcome to the Schaller-Bankruptcy-Masterclass. Who Should Take These Courses? Attorneys across the nation are adding a bankruptcy practice area to their list of services to attract new clients and increase their profits. FEES CAN RANGE FROM $1,500 PER CLIENT (Chapter 7) to $5,000+ PER CLIENT (Chapter 13). Just think, one…
BK 101: Constitution, Statutes, Rules and Caselaw
Constitution, Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rules, and Case Law. Embedded in the United States Constitution is the genesis of bankruptcy protection in America. The Founding Fathers recognized the need for bankruptcy protection as an alternative to incarcerating indigent individuals in “debtors’ prison” – a common way to deal with unpaid debt in…
BK 102: Six Types of Bankruptcy Cases
Six Types of Bankruptcy Cases. The Bankruptcy Code provides six basic types of bankruptcy cases. Each type of bankruptcy case is codified in a distinct “chapter” of the Bankruptcy Code. 11 U.S.C. § 101 et seq. Each type of bankruptcy case is identified by the Bankruptcy Code “chapter” number that contains the…
BK 103: Chapter 1 of the Bankruptcy Code
Chapter 1 of the Bankruptcy Code The United States bankruptcy laws are codified at 11 U.S.C. § 101 et seq., which is commonly referred to as the Bankruptcy Code. The Code is segregated into various “chapters” just like a book: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 13 and 15. The Bankruptcy…
BK 104: Chapter 3 of the Bankruptcy Code
Chapter 3 of the Bankruptcy Code Bankruptcy Code Chapter 3 relates to case administration. Section 301 et seq. provides rules about commencing a bankruptcy case, duties of the trustee and other officers, required meetings of creditors, and automatic stay/injunction rights. Not all sections of Chapter 3 will be addressed. Instead, concentration is…