Great course; only wish it could have been in person.
I thought the course was valuable, particularly listening to the Judges, but the Trustees from the different districts. Case updates are always appreciated
Excellent and relevant topics.
Comments from the 2020 Consumer Bankruptcy Live Webcast
Great job on handling the technical side of a completely virtual conference.
Great experience, especially being virtual.
Really enjoy the 45 minute sessions.
Great job making it work!
The case law update is the most essential for the written materials. Judicial commentary is always illuminating. Electronic attendance was fairly simple. Having the written materials in easy access during lectures was beneficial.
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Consumer Bankruptcy Practice is an informative and informal conference that presents current developments and practical tips for bankruptcy attorneys and trustees, offers essential information on the Bankruptcy Code, and provides must-have written materials and resources for practitioners. |
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Hon. Craig A. Gargotta, Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades
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Session 1 —49 mins
Case Summaries—Supreme Court Only (Aug 2020)
Judges Rhoades and Gargotta will offer an in depth discussion and perspective on the Supreme Court’s 2019 term bankruptcy decisions. Gain insight as to how the Court’s bankruptcy decisions will influence practice in the future.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. Craig A. Gargotta,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas - Plano, TX
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Mayur M. Patel, Stephen G. Wilcox
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Session 2 —31 mins
Real and Personal Property Leases and Financing Statements in Consumer Cases (Aug 2020)
Gain insight in dealing with lease claims, cures, assumptions, defaults, lift stays, and the like; as well as financing statements on personal property such as air conditioners and water softeners.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Mayur M. Patel,
Guzman Law Firm - Houston, TX
Stephen G. Wilcox,
Wilcox Law PLLC - Arlington, TX
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Miriam Goott, Mary K. Viegelahn
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Session 3 —44 mins
Advising Small Business Clients in Chapter 13 (Aug 2020)
From the initial interview to confirmation, what every attorney needs to know about a Chapter 13 Business case and its benefits. Discuss Chapter 13 Business cases versus Chapter 11 Sub V cases.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Miriam Goott,
Walker & Patterson PC - Houston, TX
Mary K. Viegelahn,
Chapter 13 Trustee - San Antonio, TX
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Hon. Tony M. Davis, Behrooz P. Vida
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Session 4 —30 mins
The CARES Act (Aug 2020)
The CARES Act’s changes to the Bankruptcy Code and how small businesses can (and cannot) get stimulus money.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. Tony M. Davis,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - Austin, TX
Behrooz P. Vida,
The Vida Law Firm - Bedford, TX
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Hon. E. Lee Morris, Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez
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Session 5 —47 mins
Case Summaries—Fifth Circuit Only (Aug 2020)
Join Judges Morris and Rodriguez for a dedicated presentation on current and relevant Fifth Circuit Cases impacting the bankruptcy community.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. E. Lee Morris,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Fort Worth, TX
Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - McAllen, TX
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Hon. Craig A. Gargotta
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Session 6 —30 mins
Living on the Means Test (Aug 2020)
Judges hear in court the difficulty that debtors have in living under the means test. A judge will share with the attendees his limited experience in living under the means test.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. Craig A. Gargotta,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
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Hon. David R. Jones
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Session 7 —43 mins
The Virtual Hearing (Aug 2020)
Chief Judge Jones provides insight and guidance on using technology to win your case.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. David R. Jones,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
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Hon. Chris López, Julianne M. Parker
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Session 8 —30 mins
Student Loans In and Out of Bankruptcy (Aug 2020)
Review the variations and nuances of student loan debt resolution, both in and out of bankruptcy.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. Chris López,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Julianne M. Parker,
Fears Nachawati, PLLC - Dallas, TX
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Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale, Erin E. Coughlin, Leslie R. Masterson, Daniela Mondragon, Emma Persson
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Session 9 —31 mins
The Power Behind the Throne: Law Clerks from Each District Give Advice (Aug 2020)
An interactive discussion among four experienced Texas bankruptcy court law clerks, highlighting unique practices and rules in each district.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Erin E. Coughlin,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
Leslie R. Masterson,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas - Plano, TX
Daniela Mondragon,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Emma Persson,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
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Hon. Douglas D. Dodd, Cristina Rodriguez
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Session 10 —30 mins
Motions to Extend or Impose (Aug 2020)
Making the most of second chances, by learning from the first. Review §362(c)(3) & (4), practical considerations, and recent case law.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. Douglas D. Dodd,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Louisiana - Baton Rouge, LA
Cristina Rodriguez,
Keeling Law Firm - Houston, TX
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Michael V. Baumer, Carey D. Ebert
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Session 11 —31 mins
Non-Exemptions and Weird Exemptions (Aug 2020)
Gain insight on assets which do not have to be exempted because they never become property of the estate and exemptions you do not see every day. Panelists will also discuss the HAVEN Act "exemption" of Veterans benefits from thee CMI calculation.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Michael V. Baumer,
Law Office of Michael Baumer - Austin, TX
Carey D. Ebert,
Chapter 13 Trustee - Plano, TX
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Hon. Tony M. Davis, Pam Bassel, Carey D. Ebert, David G. Peake, Mary K. Viegelahn
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Session 12 —45 mins
In our District, … (Aug 2020)
A panel discussion on how different districts handle 10 burning Chapter 13 issues.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. Tony M. Davis,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - Austin, TX
Pam Bassel,
Standing Chapter 13 Trustee - Fort Worth, TX
Carey D. Ebert,
Chapter 13 Trustee - Plano, TX
David G. Peake,
Chapter 13 Trustee - Houston, TX
Mary K. Viegelahn,
Chapter 13 Trustee - San Antonio, TX
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Mitchell J. Buchman
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Session 13 —30 mins
Sales of Assets in Chapter 13…Free and Clear and Other Issues (Aug 2020)
Review of the current state of the law on the sale of assets in a chapter 13 proceedings, with special emphasis on the provisions in the local form chapter 13 plan regarding the sale of real property.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Mitchell J. Buchman,
Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP - Addison, TX
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Diane Carter, Christopher R. Murray, Laurie Dahl Rea
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Session 14 —30 mins
Chapter 7 Trustee Panel (Aug 2020)
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Diane Carter,
Barron and Carter, LLP - Plano, TX
Christopher R. Murray,
Jones Murray & Beatty LLP - Houston, TX
Laurie Dahl Rea,
Forshey & Prostok, LLP - Fort Worth, TX
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Hon. Marvin Isgur, Daniela Mondragon
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Session 15 —42 mins
Case Summaries—Bankruptcy and District Court Only (Aug 2020)
Review every consumer bankruptcy case decided by the bankruptcy and district courts in Texas and beyond. Always a highlight of the conference.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. Marvin Isgur,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Daniela Mondragon,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
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Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez, Mark A. Castillo, Henry G. Hobbs Jr.
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Session 16 —45 mins
A Primer On The Small Business Reorganization Act (Aug 2020)
Join Judge Rodriguez as he leads this distinguished panel through a lively discussion of the SBRA, related cases and what it could mean for debtors and practitioners alike.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - McAllen, TX
Mark A. Castillo,
Curtis | Castillo PC - Dallas, TX
Henry G. Hobbs Jr.,
Acting U.S. Trustee Region 7, U.S. Department of Justice - Austin, TX
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Jessica Hanzlik, Elizabeth Hickson
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Session 17 —40 mins
Attorney Ethical Duties, Disclosure, Advertising, the Unhappy Client (Aug 2020)
Gain insight into advertising ethically to get clients. Discuss what to do when you discover your client has been less than forthcoming about his assets or liabilities and suggestions when the attorney-client relationship hits a rocky patch.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Jessica Hanzlik,
Vanhemelrijck Law Offices, P.C. - San Antonio, TX
Elizabeth Hickson,
Hickson Law, P.C. - Austin, TX
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Hon. Marvin Isgur
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Session 18 —32 mins
Isgur on Numbers (Aug 2020)
Judge Isgur will try to make numbers your friend. Learn about some financial calculations that will help every consumer bankruptcy attorney.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. Marvin Isgur,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
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Hon. Jeffrey P. Norman, Phillip H. Trueba
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Session 19 —30 mins
Five Quick Ways to Review Mortgages and Payment Changes and 3002.1 Notices (Aug 2020)
A common sense approach to a debtor’s review of mortgage payment changes and how to respond.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. Jeffrey P. Norman,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Phillip H. Trueba,
Attorney at Law - Houston, TX
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Marcos D. Oliva, Hon. Tony M. Davis, Hon. Douglas D. Dodd, Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale, Hon. Marvin Isgur, Hon. Chris López, Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades
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Session 20 —45 mins
Open Forum Judges Panel (Aug 2020)
Hear a panel of seasoned judges respond to your frequently—and sometimes infrequently—asked questions. Please submit your questions in advance to ConferenceQA@utcle.org.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Marcos D. Oliva,
Oliva Law - McAllen, TX
Hon. Tony M. Davis,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - Austin, TX
Hon. Douglas D. Dodd,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Louisiana - Baton Rouge, LA
Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Hon. Marvin Isgur,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Hon. Chris López,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas - Plano, TX