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Prepare paralegals for career success with a solid foundation in the practice of bankruptcy law.

To prepare bankruptcy paralegals to enter the workforce, Bankruptcy Law and Practice equips readers with solid knowledge of the aspects of substantive bankruptcy law and a firm grasp of its procedural components. Divided into two parts, Part 1 provides the paralegal student with a solid foundation in substantive bankruptcy law. To acquaint the student with the practical aspects of a busy bankruptcy practice, Part 2 addresses topics such as legal ethics, the role of the paralegal, client intake, drafting petitions and other forms, motion practice, and electronic resources. Practical exercises, vignettes, and in-depth case study familiarize the student with the procedures involved in processing a client's bankruptcy matter. The focus is on the paralegal's role throughout the life cycle of a bankruptcy from the initial client interview through the filing of the petition, schedules, and other forms and motions.

Grace A. Luppino graduated from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1990 and received an A.S. in Paralegal Studies and B.S. in Business Administration from Sacred Heart University. Prior to becoming an attorney, she worked as a paralegal and court advocate for victims of domestic violence. She practiced child protection and family law and is co-author of Family Law and Practice, Fourth Edition, published by Pearson Education. Ms. Luppino has been a paralegal instructor for over twenty years and currently practices intellectual property law.

Robert A. Smith earned his B.A. from Central Connecticut State University and his J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law. He is a practicing attorney and currently maintains his own practice in Branford, Connecticut. In addition to representing a diverse group of clients, Attorney Smith is also a paralegal instructor. He teaches courses in Bankruptcy Law, Tort Law, Real Property Law, Civil Litigation, and Legal Research and Writing.

PART ONE INTRODUCTION TO PART ONE: BANKRUPTCY LAW

1. Introduction to Bankruptcy

2. Sources of Bankruptcy Law

3. Introduction to the Bankruptcy System

4. The Automatic Stay

5. The Means Test

6. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Liquidation

7. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Debt Restructuring for Individuals

8. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Reorganization

9. Bankruptcy Creditors' Rights, Restrictions, and Responsibilities

10. The Bankruptcy Discharge

11. The Dismissal, Conversion, and Closing of a Bankruptcy Case/Proceeding

12. Voidable Preferences and Fraudulent Conveyances

13. Bankruptcy Intersections

PART TWO INTRODUCTION TO PART TWO: BANKRUPTCY PRACTICE

14. The Ethics of Bankruptcy Law and the Role of the Paralegal

15. The Bankruptcy Client: Initial Intake and Related Matters

16. Electronic Resources for Bankruptcy Practice

17. Petition, Schedules, and Other Forms

18. Motion Practice and Adversary Proceedings in Bankruptcy

Appendix

Glossary

Index

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Bankruptcy Law and Practice

Bankruptcy Law and Practice

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