Y’all ready for a Lone Star-sized experience? During this year’s Members-Only Workshop, we’re taking the fun outside the classroom and heading to the biggest (and most iconic!) state fair in the country — The State Fair of Texas!

 

Join your fellow NACBA members on Sunday, October 12 at 3PM for a group photo in front of Big Tex — the 55-foot-tall cowboy and legendary symbol of the fair. Come early, stay late — it’s up to you — but don’t miss the photo op!

 

IMPORTANT: Tickets are NOT sold through NACBA — you must purchase your fair tickets in advance at bigtex.com/buy-tickets-new

 

Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025

Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm ET (90 minutes)

Speakers:  Rachel Foley, Folely Law, PC; and Jen Lee, Lawyer Success Network

 

Member Price: $35

Non-member Price: $135

 

Description: This panel will dive into the various issues that arise when dealing with a dismissal,
discharge, or conversion. What can you discharge in a chapter 13 that you cannot
discharge in a chapter 7?

 

1. Can you file another bankruptcy even if you’re not eligible for a discharge?

2. What are the “file date to file date” time frames for filing a new case when the
debtor has filed a prior case?

3. What are the elements of the various 523 non-dischargeable debts?

4. What’s the different between a 707 dismissal and a 7272 dismissal or denial
of discharge?

5. What malpractices traps does counsel face when converting a case from
chapter 13 to chapter 7.
     a. Loss of a lienstrip or cramdown
     b. Problems with auto loans that were being crammed down through the
plan
    c. Assets values appreciated during the chapter 13 plan may not be
exempt
    d. Converting a 13 to a 7 when the debtor was not eligible for a discharge
under chapter 7.
    e. Were there assets debtor was trying to protect in the 13 that could
now be liquidated in a 7 if converted.

6. Absolute right to dismiss chapter 13.

7. Risks in dismissing chapter 13 cases

NACBA's Bankruptcy Software Bonanza featured an invaluable webinar tailored specifically for bankruptcy attorneys looking to grow their practice through effective Google Ads management. David Chapman with Webrageous had the privilege of kicking off the session, sharing key strategies to maximize leads and lower your advertising costs.

 

By watching this presentation, you will learn how to:

1. Significantly increase quality leads using optimized Google Ads campaigns
2. Adapt to upcoming changes in cookies and tracking to maintain lead accuracy
3. Test multiple campaigns and campaign types for better results
4. Utilize expert insights from Webrageous, who offers a unique guarantee of signing 10 new bankruptcy clients within 30 days of running their ads. They are also launching a new pay per lead model.

 

Please note, access to the webinar requires a fee, but the investment could transform how your practice attracts clients online. For more details and to explore Webrageous’ special offer, don’t hesitate to reach out to their team directly.

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