PARA 4180 Bankruptcy Practice

PARA 4180 Bankruptcy Practice
Bankruptcy Practice
This course will provide an overview of the bankruptcy system focusing on theoretical and practical applications that include discussions on the development of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedures and the Bankruptcy Court and U.S. Trustee system. Emphasis will be placed on current practices and procedures for individual and commercial cases in Chapter 7 (liquidation), Chapter 13 (wage earner) and Chapter 11 (Reorganization) cases addressing pleading preparations and utilization of the electronic filing system. We will also explore ethical issues faced all by parties balancing the debtors’ rights to a fresh start against the creditors’ right to a meaningful distribution.
Pre-requistites: PARA 3020, 3030, 3050 and 3060 or by approval of Director. 
credit hours: 3