Live CLE Seminar

Bankruptcy 101: Critical Issues and Chapter 13 Plan

March 8, 2012 • Philadelphia, PA

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credit Course – Bankruptcy 101: Critical Issues and Chapter 13 Plan Knowing how to utilize a Chapter 13 bankruptcy on behalf of your client during foreclosure is an effective, but complicated tactic employed by lawyers.

In this CLE, you will learn how to deal with issues of automatic stay, mortgage modifications and proof of claim, along with lien stripping issues such as statutory and case law, execution and post plan completion.

Our experienced presenters will help explain how a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be the best option for a homeowner in the midst of foreclosure proceedings.

The following Key topics will be discussed:

Addressing Strategic Defaults
Essentials of the Stay
Plan Treatment of Mortgages in Chapter 13
Lien Stripping Statutory and Case Law Basis
Post Plan Completion and Discharge
Completing the Chapter 13 Local Plan Form
Separately Classifying Creditors Such as Student Loans

01:00 – 01:30	Registration

01:30 – 02:00	State-Specific Foreclosure Laws
	Judicial vs. Non-Judicial States Addressing Strategic Default (Is There Equity? Can the Client Afford the House? Household Budget)

02:00 – 02:30	Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
	Essentials of the Stay (When to File, When is it Too Late, Does it Exist for This Client?) Ascertaining Client Objectives

02:30 – 03:00	Curing Defaults in a Chapter 13 Plan
	Right to cure under §1322(c) Plan treatment of mortgages in Chapter 13

03:00 – 03:45	Lien Stripping
	Statutory and case law basis Planning considerations Execution Potential issues Post Plan completion and Discharge

03:45 – 04:00	Break

04:00 – 05:00	Structuring the Chapter 13 Plan
	Use the right form Completing the Local Plan Form Secured Priority Unsecured Separately Classifying Creditors such as Student Loans Other Provisions – Trustee required provisions and additional language that should be used

CLE Course Speakers: Jonathan H. Stanwood • Alfred M. Abel

Attorney Jonathan H. Stanwood

Law Offices of Jonathan H. Stanwood, L.L.C. – Philadelphia, PA

Jonathan Stanwood has been practicing law for nearly 20 years. He has significant experience in consumer bankruptcy, having filed hundreds cases on behalf of debtors. His current practice in Philadelphia also includes criminal defense, real estate and estates.

His past professional experience includes representing mortgage lenders in litigation and also served as co-counsel in several national class actions suits.

Established in 2009 with a main office in center city Philadelphia, Mr. Stanwood serves clients in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties

Additionally, Mr. Stanwood has been an instructor at Delaware County Community College and his an active volunteer in Philadelphia.

Education

Bachelors of Arts, West Chester University, cum laude
Juris Doctorate, Widener University School of Law

Courts

Pennsylvania admission, 1991 including the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Attorney Alfred M. Abel

Alfred M. Abel Law Offices – Philadelphia, PA

Areas of Practice

Bankruptcy Law
Business & Commercial Law
Business Organizations
Wills
Real Estate Law

Litigation Percentage

50% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania, 1981

Live CLE • Bankruptcy 101: Critical Issues and Chapter 13 Plan

March 8, 2012 • Philadelphia, PA

Credits:

Total PA CLE credits: 3 hours

This course has been approved by the Pennsylvania State Bar.

Location:

Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Downtown

1800 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

Directions

Note: Parking is on your own.

Time:

Start 01:30 PM – Finish 05:00 PM

Tuition:

$200 First Registrant

Add Associate $100 dollars*
Add Paralegal $100 dollars*

$125 Young Lawyers – Under 4 years acceptance to the Bar.**

*Young Lawyers with under 4 years acceptance to the Bar may use the coupon code YL75 to receive the $75 discount when checking out.
**Discounts can not be combined.

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