Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals (Paperback)

David L. Buchbinder

ISBN 10: 1543813747 / ISBN 13: 9781543813746

Published by Aspen Publishing, 2020

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Paperback. The Eleventh Edition of Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals builds on previous editions and offers a concise integration of theory and practice as a basis for improved learning. It presents readable and succinct descriptions of the bankruptcy system with an emphasis on the paralegal's role at every stage of a bankruptcy proceeding. With thorough coverage of the practical aspects of representing debtors or creditors, this popular text prepares students to succeed as paralegals in all areas of bankruptcy. It focuses on the nuts and bolts of commercial bankruptcies, including the Chapter 11 process. New to the Eleventh Edition: Coverage of the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 throughout the bookUpdates to the Official Bankruptcy FormsCitations to recent and noteworthy case opinionsThe most recent statutory adjustment of dollar exemption amounts (and other provisions) in the Bankruptcy Code Professors and students will benefit from: Straightforward writing that explains basic consumer bankruptcy in ordinary EnglishThorough coverage of bankruptcy including both consumer and creditor representationA helpful overview of the bankruptcy code and rulesA comprehensive introduction to client interview skills and the client interview processAn integrated narrative fact pattern allowing students to learn the topic of each chapter interactivelyStep-by-step guidance through the paralegal's role at every stage of the bankruptcy proceedingSimple instructions for completing and submitting documentation in a timely mannerDetailed treatment of means testing, including a tutorialA wealth of helpful teaching aids within the book, including: Examples, procedural checklists, summaries of the law, discussion questions, learning objectives, and a glossary of common bankruptcy terms "Paralegal textbook for students on bankruptcy and debtor/creditor law"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals (Paperback)
• Publisher: Aspen Publishing
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1543813747
• ISBN 13: 9781543813746
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The Eleventh Edition of Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals builds on previous editions and offers a concise integration of theory and practice as a basis for improved learning. It presents readable and succinct descriptions of the bankruptcy system with an emphasis on the paralegal’s role at every stage of a bankruptcy proceeding. With thorough coverage of the practical aspects of representing debtors or creditors, this popular text prepares students to succeed as paralegals in all areas of bankruptcy. It focuses on the nuts and bolts of commercial bankruptcies, including the Chapter 11 process.

New to the Eleventh Edition:

• Coverage of the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 throughout the book
• Updates to the Official Bankruptcy Forms
• Citations to recent and noteworthy case opinions
• The most recent statutory adjustment of dollar exemption amounts (and other provisions) in the Bankruptcy Code

Professors and students will benefit from:

• Straightforward writing that explains basic consumer bankruptcy in ordinary English
• Thorough coverage of bankruptcy including both consumer and creditor representation
• A helpful overview of the bankruptcy code and rules
• A comprehensive introduction to client interview skills and the client interview process
• An integrated narrative fact pattern allowing students to learn the topic of each chapter interactively
• Step-by-step guidance through the paralegal’s role at every stage of the bankruptcy proceeding
• Simple instructions for completing and submitting documentation in a timely manner
• Detailed treatment of means testing, including a tutorial
• A wealth of helpful teaching aids within the book, including:
• Examples, procedural checklists, summaries of the law, discussion questions, learning objectives, and a glossary of common bankruptcy terms