Basic Bankruptcy Law For Paralegals, Seventh Edition
Renewing a commitment to preparing students to become effective paralegals in all aspects of Bankruptcy, the Seventh Edition of this popular text offers important developments in recent bankruptcy law, expanded coverage of means testing, and enhanced pedagogy. In an illuminating overview of the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, respected author David L. Buchbinder provides step-by-step guidance through the paralegal’s role at every stage of the Bankruptcy proceeding.\ A hit with instructors and...
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Attorney and academic Buchbinder presents the latest edition of his basic primer for nonlawyers, such as legal assistants and paralegals; it may also help creditor representatives understand the proper utilization of the bankruptcy system as a debt collection device to increase overall recovery rates, and serves as a reference tool for law students and nonbankruptcy attorneys. Rather than analyze the complexities of the Bankruptcy Code and case law interpretation, the text describes the routine events occurring in bankruptcy proceedings. The fifth edition incorporates the latest amendments to the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, and includes summaries of new Supreme Court decisions, expanded coverage of Internet research sources, and a forms manual on the accompanying CD. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
PrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Paralegals and the Bankruptcy System1Pt. IIHistory and Introduction7Ch. 1A Short History of Bankruptcy9Ch. 2Introduction to the Bankruptcy Code19Ch. 3Alternatives to Bankruptcy Under State Law27Ch. 4Filing a Petition37Ch. 5Chapter 1 - General Provisions53Ch. 6Useful Definitions - Section 10167Pt. IIDebtor Relief79Ch. 7Overview of Chapter 781Ch. 8Conversion and Dismissal101Ch. 9Exemptions107Ch. 10Trustees, Examiners, and Creditors Committees123Ch. 11Preparing a Proceeding for a Trustee137Pt. IIIBankruptcy Litigation145Ch. 12The Automatic Stay - 11 U.S.C. 362147Ch. 13Objections to Discharge and Dischargeability of Debts167Ch. 14Property of the Estate and Turnover Complaints185Ch. 15Avoiding Powers - Introduction195Ch. 16Avoidable Preferences - 11 U.S.C. 547203Ch. 17Fraudulent and Postpetition Transfers219Pt. IVLiquidation and Claims229Ch. 18Use, Sale, or Lease of Property231Ch. 19Executory Contracts and Leases245Ch. 20Miscellaneous Provisions Regarding Property of the Estate259Ch. 21Claims269Ch. 22Administration295Pt. VReorganization Proceedings303Ch. 23Chapter 13: Reorganization Proceedings305Ch. 24Chapter 11: Introduction and Administration327Ch. 25Chapter 11: Elements of a Plan343Ch. 26Chapter 11: Plan Confirmation359Ch. 27Chapter 12: Reorganization Proceedings379Pt. VIReview387Ch. 28Introduction to Courts and Jurisdiction389Ch. 29Statements and Schedules Tutorial399Ch. 30Researching Bankruptcy Issues431App. 1: Noticed Motions and Ex Parte Applications437App. 2: Documents and Deadlines439Glossary441Table of Cases457Table of Statutes459Table of Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure463Table of Secondary Authorities465Index467
