Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals —— Abridged

----- 律师助理基本破产法

ISBN: 9781543813753 出版年：2020 页码：448 Buchbinder, David L Cooper, Robert J Aspen Publishers

The Fifth Abridged Edition of Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals builds on previous editions and offers a concise integration of theory and practice as a basis for improved learning. It presents readable and succinct descriptions of the bankruptcy system, with an emphasis on the paralegals role at every stage of a bankruptcy proceeding. Like its parent text, the Abridged Edition is written and formatted for paralegal students who need a practical introduction to the code and rules of bankruptcy law. It focuses on the nuts and bolts of a Chapter 7 consumer bankruptcy case to provide paralegals with a general understanding of other types of bankruptcy processes. New to the Fifth Edition: Coverage of the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 throughout the book Updated Official Bankruptcy Forms Citations to recent and noteworthy case opinions The most recent statutory adjustment of dollar exemption amounts (and other provisions) in the Bankruptcy Code Professors and students will benefit from: Straightforward writing that explains basic consumer bankruptcy in ordinary English A helpful overview of the bankruptcy code and rules A comprehensive introduction to client interview skills and the client interview process An integrated narrative fact pattern allowing students to learn the topic of each chapter interactively Step-by-step guidance through the paralegals role at every stage of the bankruptcy proceeding Simple instructions for completing and submitting documentation in a timely manner Content focused on consumer bankruptcy, primarily from the debtors perspective Means testing concepts covered in a dedicated chapter A useful tutorial on means testing procedure Abundant learning aids, including: Examples, procedural checklists, summaries of the law, discussion questions, learning objectives, and a glossary of common bankruptcy terms