What to Do if Your Client Has Filed Bankruptcy and Didn't Tell You
About this program
The program will address the problems and solutions if your client has filed a bankruptcy prior to engaging you. It will address the scope of the bankruptcy estate (including applicable exemptions under Federal and California law), the disclosures required regarding the litigation, the role of the bankruptcy trustee in administering your client's lawsuit/settlement, how to protect your fee and continue your representation of the client, and the process for distributing litigation recoveries to your client.
This OnDemand CLE program earns 1 hour of General credit in California. It aired April 16, 2024 and features Jennifer Ostertag and James Stang.
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