Consumer Bankruptcy

This panel will explore the thorniest questions that have plagued the courts and created circuit splits regarding consumer bankruptcies, including: Does the Bartenwerfer rule only apply to partnerships and agencies; how much, if anything, may chapter 13 debtors contribute to 401(k)s; who gets post-petition appreciation in a home in chapter 13; and are trustees paid if dismissal precedes confirmation?

The panel will discuss bankruptcy Supreme Court cases from the last two years and their effects at the trial court level. The panelists will also highlight key issues where there are circuit splits that may provide ground for future Supreme Court jurisprudence.

Don’t miss these roundtables on today’s provocative issues, led by the judges of the Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop.

This panel will dive into all things claim-related by tapping into the perspectives of a Chapter 13 trustee, a creditor’s rights attorney, a debtor’s attorney, and a bankruptcy judge. When should I file a claim? Is there a downside to filing a claim? What should I attach to a proof of claim? What if I miss the bar date? Is my lien perfected? How can I retain my lien? When can my lien be stripped? Will I receive interest on my claim? When can I get stay relief? Please join us to discuss these issues and more on the claim frontier.