NACBA’s Members-Only Workshop
Dec. 2-4, 2024
The Westin Hilton Head Resort & Spa
Hilton Head Island, SC
Hilton Head Island is known for its white-sand beaches, natural beauty and family-friendly atmosphere. The island has 12 miles of beaches, 24 golf courses, bike paths, parks, nature preserves, shopping and dining. Hilton Head Island is also home to wildlife such as loggerhead sea turtles, alligators, snowy egrets and dolphins.
Get your CLE!
NACBA's Workshops are typically approved for 10.5 hours of CLE and 1.5 of ethics.
NACBA's Members-Only Workshops are different from Conventions by offering more intensive sessions. While other associations "add consumer tracks," NACBA is the only national association dedicated to serving the professional needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys. If you practice consumer bankruptcy and represent debtors, NACBA's Workshop is where you grow your practice. NACBA is YOUR practice partner.
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SAVE THE DATES! NACBA is rolling out the red carpet for our members in HOLLYWOOD! Save the dates for our 33rd Annual Convention. More information to come!
NACBA's 33rd Annual Convention
April 24-27, 2025
Loews Hollywood
Hollywood, CA
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NACBA's Members-Only Workshop Group Event
Tuesday, Dec. 3
4:30 to 10 PM (ET)
The magic of the holidays is here! Experience the magic of the holidays at Plant Riverside District!
Enjoy a European-style outdoor holiday market as well as a Festival of Trees, live performances, photos with Santa, a wide range of holiday-themed food and drink options, and so much more.
Ticket price: $75 per person
Tickets are required for each person, including children. Cost of tickets include round trip transportation to Savannah and back to the hotel. Dinner and shopping are on your own. Please use the link below for more information.
NACBA's private coaches will provide you with round trip transportation to and from the Plant Riverside District in Savannah. You will then be on your own to explore the beautiful city of Savannah.
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Date: Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024
Time: 3-4 PM (ET)
Speakers: Jenny L. Doling, Esq. and Rachel Lynn Foley, Esq.
Member price: $25
Non-member Price: $75
Description: Bankruptcy is unique area of practice. We operate on flat fees, hourly fees, blended fee agreements, and “no look” fees. Our fees must be reviewed and approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Some bankruptcy attorneys require full payment to retain, while others offer payment plans. Some attorneys get paid electronically and others only accept cash or checks. Some attorneys only see clients in person while others run an all-virtual practice. However your firm operates, the fee agreement is one of the most important tools available to protect both the attorney and the client. This panel will address the various clauses bankruptcy attorneys should add to their fee agreements such as clauses addressing when a client no longer wishes to move forward with the case, or when a client’s circumstances have changed and the attorney must rework the case. There are limited scope clauses to consider for post-petition services such as adversaries, negotiating with a trustee on equity buybacks, objecting to claims, handling random audits, redemptions, reaffirmation agreements, and appeals. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your retainer agreements.
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Date: Aug. 15, 2024
Time: 3-4 PM (ET)
FREE MEMBER BENEFIT
Speakers:
Kiran Bellubbi, Founder & CEO of Noodle
Jenny L. Doling, Esq., LL.M., J. Doling Law, PC
Chad Van Horn, Esq., Managing Partner at Van Horn Law Group
Ben Matthews, Esq., Partner at Benjamin R. Matthews & Associates
Description: Join us for a moderated discussion between attorneys, technologists and NACBA leaders to help guide you through the newest developments in AI for bankruptcy law and how it can benefit your practice. We'll explore how AI can streamline Chapter 7 and 13 case management, ethical considerations around AI in bankruptcy law, the challenges that practices may face in implementing new AI technology and how to overcome them.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6, 2024
Dover, DE— The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) is pleased to announce that Delaware House Bill 318, an Act to Amend Title 10 and Title 19 of the Delaware Code Relating to Exemptions in Bankruptcy and Debt Proceedings, has been signed into law by Governor John Carney on August 2, 2024. This Act significantly increases the exemptions available to debtors in bankruptcy and other debt proceedings, marking a crucial step forward in consumer debtor protection.
Effective January 1, 2025, the amended law raises the exemption for a debtor’s personal residence from $125,000 to $200,000. This adjustment addresses the substantial increase in home prices since the previous limit was set in 2012. Additionally, the Act increases the exemption for tools of the trade and vehicles from $15,000 to $25,000. The legislation also exempts workers’ compensation awards under the laws of other states from attachment in bankruptcy or other proceedings, aligning with protections already in place for Delaware awards.
NACBA’s Director of Government Affairs, Krista D’Amelio, expressed gratitude to NACBA member Vivian A. Houghton, Esq. for her dedicated advocacy in ensuring the passage of this critical legislation. “Vivian’s tireless work and unwavering commitment to protecting consumer debtors in Delaware have been instrumental in achieving this legislative victory. Amid this affordability crisis and the rise in consumer bankruptcies, it is more important than ever to help families stay in their homes, retain their property, and have the opportunity to start fresh and continue contributing to their communities.”
NACBA also extends appreciation to the Delaware legislative sponsors of the bill: Rep. Paul Baumbach, Rep. Larry Lambert, Rep. Sherry Dorsey Walker, and Sen. David Sokola, for their invaluable support and leadership in championing this legislation.
The passage of HB 318 represents the 11th state-level legislative win for NACBA in the past four years. NACBA remains steadfast in its commitment to state exemption law advocacy, ensuring that consumer debtor rights are protected across the country.
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The National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center (NCBRC) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to protecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system and preserving the rights of consumer bankruptcy debtors. NCBRC provides assistance either by working directly with debtors’ attorneys or by filing amicus briefs in courts throughout the country. Consider supporting NCBRC today!
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