Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 101: The Essentials of Filing

Steven R. Fox
Steven R. Fox | Fox Law Corporation

Steven R. Fox is an attorney who brings the word "counselor" back into the profession. Recognizing that many companies need more than legal assistance, Steven counsels’ companies with business and personal issues. Although he limits his legal practice to bankruptcy and bankruptcy related matters, he also counsels business owners how to avoid a bankruptcy and, instead, use other strategies to prosper.

Live Video-Broadcast: March 28, 2025

2 hour CLE

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Program Summary

This comprehensive session will guide attorneys through the essential steps of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, from pre-filing considerations and client preparation to case management and plan confirmation.

Participants will learn about the different types of Chapter 11 cases, key petition documents, and the critical role of first-day motions. The discussion will also cover the disclosure statement, plan confirmation process, and post-approval requirements, equipping attorneys with the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of Chapter 11 bankruptcy effectively.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Pre-filing considerations: What needs to be accomplished before the case begins and are your staff and you up to the demands of Chapter 11 filing?
  • Educating your client and its people pre-filing
  • The bankruptcy petition, schedules and statement of financial affairs
  • The different types of Chapter 11 cases, traditional small business debtor, single asset real estate entity, individual and sub-chapter V
  • The first day motions
  • The disclosure statement and plan with the confirmation hearing
  • Your plan is approved. Now what?

Date / Time: March 28, 2025 

  • 12:30 pm – 2:40 pm Eastern
  • 11:30 am – 1:40 pm Central
  • 10:30 am – 12:40 pm Mountain
  • 9:30 am – 11:40 am Pacific

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

speaker_Steven R. FoxSteven R. Fox | Fox Law Corporation

Steven R. Fox is an attorney who brings the word “counselor” back into the profession. Recognizing that many companies need more than legal assistance, Steven counsels’ companies with business and personal issues. By personalizing the law to the company’s or individual’s needs, he helps companies and individuals in financial crises to use bankruptcy as a tool to become strong and profitable. Although he limits his legal practice to bankruptcy and bankruptcy related matters, he also counsels business owners how to avoid a bankruptcy and, instead, use other strategies to prosper. Steven Fox litigates matters in the bankruptcy court. He represents debtors and creditors in bankruptcy courts locally and in other jurisdictions.

Agenda

I. Pre-filing considerations: What needs to be accomplished before the case begins and are your staff and you up to the demands of Chapter 11 filing? | 12:30pm – 12:50pm

II. Educating your client and its people pre-filing | 12:50pm – 12:55pm

III. The bankruptcy petition, schedules and statement of financial affairs| 12:55pm – 1:15pm

IV. The different types of Chapter 11 cases, traditional small business debtor, single asset real estate entity, individual and sub-chapter v| 1:15pm – 1:30pm

Break | 1:30pm – 1:40pm

V. The first day motions | 1:40pm – 2:05pm

VI. The disclosure statement and plan with the confirmation hearing | 2:05pm – 2:35pm

VII. Your plan is approved. Now what? | 2:35pm – 2:40pm

Credits

Alaska

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through Alaska’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity.
Alabama

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Arkansas

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Arizona

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

California

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Colorado

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Connecticut

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

District of Columbia

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours

Delaware

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Florida

Approved via Attorney Submission
2.5 General

Receive CLE credit in Florida via attorney submission.
Georgia

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Hawaii

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Iowa

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Idaho

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Illinois

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Indiana

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Kansas

Pending CLE Approval
2 Substantive

Kentucky

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Louisiana

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Massachusetts

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours

Maryland

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours

Maine

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Michigan

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours

Minnesota

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Missouri

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Mississippi

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Montana

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

North Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

North Dakota

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through North Dakota’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity. Section 1, Policy 1.14
Nebraska

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

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New Hampshire

Approved for CLE Credits
120 General Minutes

As of July 1, 2014, the NHMCLE Board no longer provides pre- or post-approval of courses. Attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance online at www.nhbar.org, based on qualification provisions of Rule 53.
New Jersey

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New Jersey’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity, except for the courses required under BCLE Reg. 201:2
New Mexico

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Nevada

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

New York

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New York’s Approved Jurisdiction Group “B”.
Ohio

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Oklahoma

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

Oregon

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Pennsylvania

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Rhode Island

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

South Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

South Dakota

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours

Tennessee

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Texas

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Utah

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Virginia

Not Eligible
2 General Hours

Vermont

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Washington

Approved via Attorney Submission
2 Law & Legal

Receive CLE credit in Washington via attorney submission.
Wisconsin

Pending CLE Approval
2.4 General

West Virginia

Pending CLE Approval
2.4 General

Wyoming

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

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