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 |
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State-Specific Foreclosure Laws |
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02:00 – 02:30 |
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy |
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02:30 – 03:00 |
Curing Defaults in a Chapter 13 Plan |
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03:00 – 03:45 |
Lien Stripping |
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03:45 – 04:00 |
Break |
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04:00 – 05:00 |
Structuring the Chapter 13 Plan |
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Attorney Jacob DeGraaff
John Long Law, P.L.L.C. – Seattle, WA
Jacob has represented debtors in bankruptcy cases in both the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington since 2006. He began his career in a small general practice in Pullman, Washington, and has worked in a large consumer bankruptcy firm and in solo practice as The DeGraaff Law Firm, PLLC.
He is currently an attorney with John Long Law PLLC in Issaquah, representing debtors in Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and individual Chapter 11 cases.
His bankruptcy practice is focused on debtors with complex mortgage issues. Jacob earned his JD from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego in 2005, and his BA from Western Washington University in 2001.
Attorney Christina Latta Henry
Seattle Debt Law L.L.C. – Seattle, WA
A leading expert in bankruptcy protection, foreclosures, and the mortgage industry, Ms. Henry founded Seattle Debt Law, LLC on the belief that financially troubled individuals deserve fair and honest legal representation in today's high-risk consumer environment. She is a staunch advocate for clients against predatory lenders and unfair debt collection practices, and takes legal action when violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act have occurred.
Ms. Henry represents consumer and small business debtors in Chapter 7, 13 and 11 bankruptcy cases, and negotiates debt with creditors and lenders when that process better serves her clients.
A graduate of Dartmouth College and Boston College Law School, prior to Seattle Debt Law, LLC, Ms. Henry represented consumer and small business debtors at Crocker Kuno Ostrovsky, PLLC and residential mortgage lenders at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. in bankruptcy cases throughout Washington State. She formerly served as law clerk to the Honorable Whitney Rimel, Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of California.
Ms. Henry is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, and sustains her interest in international law. In her free time, she enjoys traveling.
Areas of Practice
Consumer and Small Business Bankruptcy
Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Litigation
Creditor Defense Litigation
Education
Boston College Law School, J.D., 2000
Dartmouth College, 1994
Admitted to Practice
Washington State
United States District Court, Western District of Washington
United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Professional Associations
Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association; Bankruptcy Law Section and Solo Practice Section
Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)
National Association of Consumer Associates (NACA)
Women Bankruptcy Attorneys (WOMBATS)
Live CLE • Bankruptcy 101: Critical Issues and Chapter 13 Plan
March 20, 2012 • Seattle, WA
Total WA CLE credits: 3 hours
This course has been submitted for approval to the Washington State Bar-final approval pending.
Hotel 1000
1000 First Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98104
Note: Parking is on your own.
Start 01:30 PM – Finish 05:00 PM
$200 First Registrant
Add Associate $150 dollars*
Add Paralegal $150 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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