Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcy Strategies, 2010 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Preparing a Chapter 7 Filing, Establishing Effective Client Strategies, and Understanding Recent Trends »

Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcy Strategies provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for effectively handling the surge of Chapter 7 filings in today's economic climate. Featuring partners and founders of consumer bankruptcy firms around the nation, these experts guide the reader through the Chapter 7 process, providing practical tips for everything from the initial interview to the meeting of creditors. With proven advice for creating a client strategy, these top lawyers discuss qualifying for Chapter 7, working with trustees, completing the means test, knowing when to file, and navigating state and federal property exemptions. Additionally, these leaders explore recent consumer bankruptcy trends and cases, the challenges created by BAPCPA, and what it takes to be a successful bankruptcy attorney. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-changing field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.





Chapters Include:

1. Christopher T. Fletcher, Partner, Fletcher & Rohrbaugh LLP - "Emerging Issues in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filings and Practice"
2. Lisa C. Thompson, President, Thompson Law Group PC - "Strategies for Consumers in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy"
3. Mark Goldman, Owner, Mark Goldman PC - "The Rising Number of Chapter 7 Filings"
4. Randy Nussbaum, Managing Partner, Nussbaum & Gillis PC - "Overcoming the Challenges of the Current Bankruptcy Environment"
5. Michelle Armstrong, President, Michelle Armstrong PA "Deciding between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy"
6. Ronald J. Lundquist, Attorney at Law, Lundquist Law Firm - "Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trends and Strategies for 2010"
7. Phillip H. Hamilton, President, Farrell, Hamilton & Julian PC - "Opportunities Still Abound to File Chapter 7 in the Wake of the BAPCPA"
8. Robert N. Braverman, Managing Member, Law Office of Robert Braverman LLC - "Preparing a Thorough Chapter 7 Filing"
9. Joseph C. McDaniel, Lawyer, Joseph C. McDaniel PC - "Chapter 7 Filings and Trustee Challenges"
10. Ronald W. Holland, Senior Bankruptcy Attorney, Litchney Law Firm - "Consumer Strategies for Chapter 7 Filings"
11. Robert A. Siegel, Attorney, Law Office of Robert A. Siegel PA - "Conquering the Challenges of Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcy"


Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Bankruptcy Client Interview
Appendix B: Basic Bankruptcy Checklist
Appendix C: Initial Client Intake Form
Appendix D: Read and Sign Checklist for Chapter 7
Appendix E: 2009 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary
Appendix F: In re McNabb
Appendix G: Bankruptcy Document Checklist
Appendix H: Law Firm Hold Harmless Letter
Appendix I: Client Intake Form for Initial Consultation
Appendix J: Client Acknowledgment
Appendix K: Notice (11 U.S.C. 342)
Appendix L: Notice (11 U.S.C. 527(a))
Appendix M: Notice (11 U.S.C. 527(b))
Appendix N: Notice (11 U.S.C. 527(c))
Appendix O: Trustee Information Form
Appendix P: Bankruptcy Client Letter
Appendix Q: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filings: 2007 and 2008
Appendix R: Bankruptcy Intake Sheet
Appendix S: Document Checklist

Partner, Fletcher & Rohrbaugh LLP Christopher T. Fletcher 7

Emerging Issues in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filings and Practice

President, Thompson Law Group PC Lisa C. Thompson 19

Strategies for Consumers in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Owner, Mark Goldman PC Mark Goldman 33

The Rising Number of Chapter 7 Filings

Managing Partner, Nussbaum & Gillis PC Randy Nussbaum 51

Overcoming the Challenges of the Current Bankruptcy Environment

President, Michelle Armstrong PA Michelle Armstrong 71

Deciding Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Attorney at Law, Lundquist Law Firm Ronald J. Lundquist 83

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trends and Strategies for 2010

President, Farrell, Hamilton & Julian PC Phillip H. Hamilton 95

Opportunities Still Abound to File Chapter 7 in the Wake of the BAPCPA

Managing Member, Law Office of Robert Braverman LLC Robert N. Braverman 109

Preparing A Thorough Chapter 7 Filing

Lawyer, Joseph C. McDaniel PC Joseph C. McDaniel 127

Chapter 7 Filings and Trustee Challenges

Senior Bankruptcy Attorney, Litchney Law Firm Ronald W. Holland 135

Consumer Strategies for Chapter 7 Filings

Attorney, Law Office of Robert A. Siegel PA Robert A. Siegel 153

Conquering the Challenges of Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcy

Appendices 171