Bankruptcy for Paralegals
Janette J. Anderson, Lemson Jr. College

ISBN-10: 0133600580
ISBN-13: 9780133600582

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 1997
Format: Cloth; 400 pp
Published: 07/17/1996

Suggested retail price: $108.40
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Appropriate for Paralegal or Legal Assistant courses.

An introductory bankruptcy manual for legal assistants providing practical insights into the differences of each Chapter of the Bankruptcy Code.

  • Includes detailed procedures of common bankruptcy litigation. Pg.___
  • Describes the policy and history behind bankruptcy law. Pg.___
  • Emphasizes procedure with practical applications for common paralegal tasks in a bankruptcy practice. Pg.___
  • Provides detailed instructions for official forms, such as statements and schedules. Pg.___
  • Establishes the basis for drafting proceedings with explanations of motion practice and a procedural analysis. Pg.___
  • Provides paralegals with the basics to understand and interact with an overseeing attorney. Pg.___
  • Discusses the types of bankruptcy litigation, parties, exemptions, and the history of bankruptcy in the United States. Pg.___



 1. Introduction.


 2. Infrastructure of a Bankruptcy Case.


 3. Varieties of Bankruptcy Chapters.


 4. Initial Documentation.


 5. Automatic Stay.


 6. Discharge.


 7. Dismissal and Conversion.


 8. Voidable Transfers.


 9. Creditor Status, Priority, and Distribution Rights.


10. Chapter 7 Practice.


11. Chapter 13 Practice.


12. Chapter 11 Practice.


13. Bankruptcy Procedure and Discovery.


14. Definitions.


15. Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1994.

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