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Thu Dec 19
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Guiding People Through Bankruptcy: A Primer on the Law & Client Counseling
- 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- By: American Bar Association
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ZoomMap:Virtual, MA
Topics:
- Bankruptcy
- Employment/Unemployment
- Economic Development/Small Business
Economic security is essential for maintaining basic needs. The consumer bankruptcy process can serve as a valuable tool for individuals to address debt and overcome credit-related barriers to employment, housing, and more. Join us to learn how to advise low-modest means individuals whether to file bankruptcy and if they do, how to navigate the bankruptcy court system on their own, including the risks of filing a bankruptcy without a lawyer. Guidance will be provided to attorneys who are assisting with virtual legal aid clinics such as ABA Free Legal Answers or advising in person. This project is co-sponsored by the American College of Bankruptcy Foundation and the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service.
Panelists include:
- Edward C. Boltz, Partner, The Law Offices of John T. Orcutt, P.C., Durham, North Carolina
- William Z. Kransdorf, Director, NYC Bankruptcy Assistance Project, Legal Services NYC, New York
- Ramona Morel, Project Director, Consumer Bankruptcy Project, City Bar Justice Center, New York
- David S. Yen, Pro Bono Counsel, Consumer Practice Group, Legal Aid Chicago