PRO BONO BANKRUPTCY TRAINING

CHAPTER 7

Belo Mansion, Friday, August 22, 2014, 12:00-1:30 p.m.

1.5 CLE Hours with Ethics Pending

The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program will present a CLE on Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcy. Keynote speakers include the Honorable Stacey G. C. Jerngan, Judge of the Northern District Bankruptcy Court of Texas, and several consumer bankruptcy lawyers, including Jim Rea and Marc Taubenfeld, Attorneys, with McGuire, Craddock & Strother, P.C. This pro bono CLE will feature a typical pro bono case through the DVAP, the case referral, scope of engagement, and the resources provided to lawyers, the filing requirements, what to expect in a 341 meeting with debtor, creditors, U.S., and Chapter 7 Trustees, the Automatic Stay, Reaffirmation Agreements, and Discharge.

The training is provided free of charge for attorneys who are admitted to practice in the Northern District, and agree to undertake representation in a pro bono Chapter 7 Bankruptcy case for DVAP clients, or volunteer in some other capacity, under the options set out below. For those attorneys not interested in volunteering, the cost of the seminar is $100.00 paid in advance or at the door. For those attorneys who select a “free” option and do not fulfill their obligation, DVAP will bill them $150.00 for the course and rescind the MCLE credit.

REGISTRATION

Name______Firm______

Address______Suite______City,State,Zip______

Telephone______Fax______Email______

Current Practice Area(s)______Bar #:______

Date Licensed______Admitted to Northern District TX? __Y__N DOB______

Texas Board Certified Area______Foreign or Sign Language (specify)______

Have you ever been reprimanded, disciplined, or suspended as an attorney? _____ If yes, please attach a written explanation.

Please select one option:

_____Option One: I am licensed and admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas. I agree to accept a pro bono Chapter 7 Bankruptcy case.

_____Option Two: I am an experienced bankruptcy lawyer, licensed to practice in Northern District of Texas and agree to mentor or assist new lawyers with a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy case.

____ Option Three: I am unable to take a case or mentor in this area, but would like to volunteer at DVAP in the following capacity:

____ Assist at a legal clinic __ Accept a case in ______(area of law).

____ Unable to volunteer; enclosed is my check for $100 payable to DBA/CSF Fund for the course.

______

Attorney Signature Date

Please note that the regular Belo Buffet is available during lunch for purchase at a cost of $12.76 per person. Please plan on a $4 self-parking in the Belo garage. Registration begins at 11:15 a.m.

Please return the registration form, and a check (if applicable) to Chris Reed-Brown, or Karina Sanchez, . Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, 1515 Main Street, Dallas, Texas 75201; fax (214) 698-1106.