NACBASF: Full Schedule

2:30pm PDT

Squirreling It Away? Bankruptcy Exemption Planning

Maximizing exemptions is a key to successful bankruptcy, but when does squirreling away assets go too far?

Speakers

Jim Cossitt

Attorney, James H. Cossitt, PC

James H. Cossitt has practiced in Kalispell, Mont., since 1999 in the areas of bankruptcy & workouts, business & commercial litigation, real estate, landlord / tenant, secured transactions and construction law. He began his career in insolvency law as a bankruptcy attorney with... Read More →

Russell A. DeMott

Attorney, DeMott Law Firm, PA

Russell A. DeMott is a 1993 graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law and has been practicing law since 1995. During law school, Russ served on the South Carolina Law Review. Prior to going into practice, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Harry A. Beach... Read More →

Friday May 20, 2016 2:30pm - 3:45pm PDT
Yerba Buena Ballroom Salon 7 San Francisco Marriott Marquis

4:15pm PDT

Time Records: Getting It Right

Speakers

Miriam Trubek Goott

Attorney

Miriam was born in Riga, Latvia and moved to Houston, Texas in 1980. Miriam was raised in Houston and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Psychology in 1999. Following graduation, Miriam attended St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, TX... Read More →

Honorable Marvin Isgur

Chief Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas

Marvin Isgur has been a United States Bankruptcy Judge since February 1, 2004. Judge Isgur's first bankruptcy experience was as an expert witness before the bankruptcy court and then as a principal of a number of real estate partnerships that became chapter 11 debtors. Judge Isgur... Read More →

Friday May 20, 2016 4:15pm - 5:30pm PDT
Yerba Buena Ballroom Salon 7 San Francisco Marriott Marquis

2:30pm PDT

Staying Awake at the Wheel: Chapter 13 Post-petition Issues

Getting paid for doing good. By monitoring chapter 13 cases you can help keep debtors on track and earn additional income along the way. This discussion will consider key issues, best practices, and common post-petition pitfalls.

Speakers

Devin Derham-Burk

Chapter 13 Trustee

Ms. Derham-Burk is the chapter 13 standing trustee for the San José division of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California. She was appointed on July 1, 1996. She is a graduate of San José state university and the University of Santa Clara School... Read More →

Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez

United States Bankruptcy Judge, United States District & Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas

Saturday May 21, 2016 2:30pm - 3:45pm PDT
Yerba Buena Ballroom Salon 7 San Francisco Marriott Marquis

4:15pm PDT

Chapter 7 Asset Cases

Some debtors just can't keep it all. This panel explores the best practices and traps for the unwary when dealing with Chapter 7 asset cases.

Speakers

Ariane Holtschlag

Attorney, FactorLaw

Ariane Holtschlag graduated from University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa. Currently, Ariane is an attorney at FactorLaw and practices in the areas of Personal Bankruptcy, Business Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Alternatives, Bankruptcy Litigation, Creditor's Rights and Commercial... Read More →

Cecilia Lee

Attorney, Lee & High, Ltd

Cecilia Lee practices bankruptcy and insolvency law and bankruptcy appellate law in the Reno office of the Denver law firm of Davis Graham & Stubbs, LLP. Peer Review rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell, Cecilia has represented clients in all primary aspects of bankruptcy practice, including... Read More →

Saturday May 21, 2016 4:15pm - 5:30pm PDT
Yerba Buena Ballroom Salon 7 San Francisco Marriott Marquis

8:30am PDT

Tough Clients, Tough Discussions

We have all had them! This session will cover common scenarios and best practices for dealing with tough clients.

Speakers

Greggory Colpitts

Attorney, The Colpitts Law Firm

Mr. Colpitts was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and graduated from Tulsa Memorial High School. Mr. Colpitts attended Oklahoma State University from 1983 to 1987 when he graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology.Board certified in Consumer Bankruptcy.After graduation... Read More →

Sunday May 22, 2016 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Yerba Buena Ballroom Salon 7 San Francisco Marriott Marquis

9:45am PDT

Views from the Bench

Speakers

Hon. Fredrick Clement

United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California

Fredrick E. Clement is a United States Bankruptcy Judge seated in the Eastern District of California. Prior to appointment, he represented consumers and small to mid-sized businesses before the Eastern and Northern District Bankruptcy Courts. He holds the designation of Certified... Read More →

Hon. Frederick P. Corbit

Chief Bankruptcy Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court, East District of Washington

Bankruptcy Judge Frederick P. Corbit was sworn in on September 19, 2013 as a bankruptcy judge for the Eastern District of Washington. His courtroom and home are in Spokane. Immediately prior to going on the bench, Judge Corbit practiced law at the Northwest Justice Project (“NJP... Read More →

Hon. Jim D. Pappas

Judge Pappas is a graduate of Idaho State University and the University of Idaho College of Law in 1977. Prior to his appointment, Judge Pappas practiced throughout the Northwest in the area of commercial and banking law, and all aspects of bankruptcy law representing debtors, creditors... Read More →

Sunday May 22, 2016 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Yerba Buena Ballroom Salon 7 San Francisco Marriott Marquis

11:00am PDT

Advanced Tax and Bankruptcy

Join our experts as they talk about how to resolve some the more vexing tax problems in bankruptcy, including those related to late filed returns and tolling time periods.

Speakers

Kent Anderson

Kent Anderson Law Office

Kent Anderson established his private practice in 1978. He has extensive experience in resolving Oregon State and Federal tax disputes, including tax-driven bankruptcy, offers in compromise, installment payment agreements, and administrative appeals. Kent is admitted to practice before... Read More →

Larry Heinkel

Tax & Bankruptcy Attorney, Heinkel Law Group, PL

Larry Heinkel is a tax and bankruptcy attorney with more than 30 years experience helping businesses and individuals, solve their state and federal tax problems. Mr. Heinkel has been extremely successful in representing his clients before IRS and DOR, and is known throughout Florida... Read More →

Mark Segal

Attorney, Mark Segal, Chartered

Mark Segal graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Finance and Commerce with a B.S. in Economics, and received his J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation from New York University. Mr. Segal practices with the law firm of Mark Segal, Chartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with... Read More →

Sunday May 22, 2016 11:00am - 12:15pm PDT
Yerba Buena Ballroom Salon 7 San Francisco Marriott Marquis