Program Details
2025-04-25 13:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-04-25 13:00:00
3h CLE Credits
Intermediate
3
1:00 pm - 3:10 pm ESTThis session covers the fundamentals of consumer bankruptcy practice, focusing on determining whether to file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 based on eligibility, debt limits, and asset considerations. Participants will learn essential client interview techniques, required documentation gathering, the bankruptcy petition and schedules, the means test for eligibility, and handling preferences, fraudulent transfers, and tax debt.
Susan S. Blum 3:20 pm - 4:20 pm ESTThis session addresses the ethical obligations attorneys must navigate when representing debtors in bankruptcy proceedings, including competence, diligence, and conflicts of interest under the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Participants will explore client communication requirements, confidentiality and disclosure issues, and the ethical considerations surrounding fraudulent transfers and preferential payments.
Susan S. BlumSusan S. Blum focuses her practice on bankruptcy, with particular expertise in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings, and also practices Social Security Disability, representing claimants in all phases of the social security disability process.
Susan S. Blum focuses her practice on bankruptcy, with particular expertise in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings, and also practices Social Security Disability, representing claimants in all phases of the social security disability process.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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