This session is geared toward consumer chapter 7 and 13 practitioners looking for an in-depth discussion of pre-filing planning and strategies that will pass muster, and analyzing the difference between planning that falls within ethical and statutory expectations, and those that cross the line, putting attorney and client at risk.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will identify lawful and effective pre-filing planning strategies for consumer chapter 7 and chapter 13 cases.
- Attendees will distinguish permissible prebankruptcy planning from conduct that may violate ethical duties, statutory requirements, or applicable bankruptcy rules.
- Attendees will evaluate the potential risks and consequences to attorneys and clients when pre-filing strategies cross legal or ethical boundaries.