Most Chapter 11 cases are small business cases. Many of these cases are filed and handled by attorneys who are not Chapter 11 specialists. This handbook was written for attorneys of this type. It is designed to serve as a reference and guide to handling Chapter 11 cases for small business and individual clients in any district. It contains commentary and instructions on the preparation, filing and handling of small business cases under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Ideal for the attorney who is not familiar with Chapter 11 practice or procedure, more than 10,000 copies of this easy-to-use handbook have been sold to attorneys nationwide. The text and supplemental materials contained in this edition of the handbook incorporates all changes in the bankruptcy law and procedure through January 1, 2010.
This handbook:
- Contains instructions on handling every aspect of a chapter 11 case, from the initial interview to the closing of the case.
- Contains the complete text of the Federal Bankruptcy Rules and all applicable chapters of the Bankruptcy Code.
- Contains samples of the petitions, schedules, statements, motions and other documents used in chapter 11 cases.
- Contains informative questions and answers about chapter 11
- Covers workouts and other nonbankruptcy alternatives.
- Covers the employment and compensation of the debtor's attorney in a Chapter 11 case.
- Tells when Chapter 11 is preferable to Chapter 7 or 13.
- Explains how to prepare and obtain approval of a Plan of Reorganization and a Disclosure Statement.
- Explains the confirmation process in chapter 11 cases.
Chapter One - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT CHAPTER 11
Chapter Two - ADVISING A FINANCIALLY-TROUBLED SMALL BUSINESS
Chapter Three - PREPARING AND FILING A VOLUNTARY CHAPTER 11 CASE
Chapter Four - HANDLING A VOLUNTARY CHAPTER 11 CASE
Chapter Five - REPRESENTING A CREDITOR IN A CHAPTER 11 CASE
John H. Williamson is a graduate of Union College and the Cornell University Law School, and has recently retired.
Format: 8.5x11" Softcover
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 338
ISBN: 978-1-880730-44-7
Publisher: Argyle Publishing
