Please note this book has been updated. The new 2014 version (10th Edition) can be purchased here: http: //amzn.com/1880730685. This handbook contains everything an attorney needs to know to successfully prosecute a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. It contains commentary and instructions on the preparation, filing and handling of small business cases under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. It covers the filing and handling of Chapter 11 cases for small businesses and individuals in any state or district. Ideal for attorneys with all levels of familiarity with Chapter 11, from attorneys who may not be familiar with Chapter 11 practice, to experienced attorneys. This handbook has helped more than 10,000 attorneys expand and perfect their Chapter 11 practice nationwide. This handbook contains: Instructions on handling every aspect of a Chapter 11 case, from the initial interview to the closing of the case; The complete text of the Federal Bankruptcy Rules and all applicable chapters of the Bankruptcy Code; Samples of the petitions, schedules, statements, motions and other documents used in Chapter 11 cases; Informative questions and answers about Chapter 11; Workouts and other nonbankruptcy alternatives; An explanation of the employment and compensation of the debtor's attorney in a Chapter 11 case; An explanation of when Chapter 11 is preferable to Chapter 7 or 13; An explanation of how to prepare and obtain approval of a Plan of Reorganization and a Disclosure Statement; An explanation of the confirmation process in Chapter 11 cases; And much more

This handbook goes in depth on more than 25 of the most difficult issues in Consumer Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 cases. Completely updated for 2013 with more than 100 new citations. The issues covered in the book include: The vulnerability of a debtor's retirement funds and IRAs in bankruptcy; Dismissals for abuse under Section 707(b); The dischargeability of divorce-related debts; Avoiding liens under Section 522(f); The dischargeability of drunk-driving debts; Avoiding liens under Section 506(d); The dischargeability of unlisted debts; Redeeming Property under Section 722; The dischargeability of fraud debts; Identifying avoidable prefiling transfers; The dischargeability of student loans; Recovering damages for stay violations; The dischargeability of malicious injury debts; Curing defaults in Chapter 13 plans; The dischargeability of tax debts and penalties; And much more

This latest edition of The Consumer Bankruptcy Handbook is current to January 1, 2014 and covers all aspects of handling Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. Every Attorney Needs a Copy of Argyle's Consumer Bankruptcy Handbook. Argyle's Attorney's Handbook on Consumer Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 is a required resource for all civil attorneys. It's no wonder this book has been Argyle's bestseller for 38 years. This Handbook empowers you to competently handle a client's Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy, or to represent a creditor in one of these proceedings. This Handbook shows you how to: Analyze a client-debtor's financial situation and analyze nonbankruptcy alternatives. Understand the difference between Chapters 7 and 13 bankruptcies Conduct a means-test to determine eligibility under Chapter 7 Interview a potential client-debtor. Prepare Chapter 7 bankruptcy forms, including official forms Prepare Chapter 13 bankruptcy forms, including official forms Claim all exemptions to which your client is entitled Analyze the automatic stay Reaffirm dischargeable debts. Dismiss or convert a case to another Chapter. Prepare a confirmable Chapter 13 Plan The perfect "nuts and bolts" practice guide, exemption manual, Bankruptcy Code, and Rules all in one package. This handbook is perfect for attorneys seeking to expand their practice into consumer bankruptcy, or is a handy desk reference for experienced bankruptcy lawyers. This 467-page handbook contains: Exemption amounts for all 50 states with statutory references-over 2,300 separate exemptions All changes in bankruptcy law, practice, and procedure current to January 1, 2014 related to the handling of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer cases; The relevant text of the Bankruptcy Code current to January 1, 2014; The notices and disclosures required of attorneys under the Bankruptcy Code; Expanded bankruptcy work sheets and updated lists of exempt property for each state current to January 1, 2014; Filled-in sample forms required under the Bankruptcy Code (more than 35 filled-in forms); The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, current to January 1, 2014. Bonus Material is Downloadable from Argyle's Website, includes: All Federal Bankruptcy Forms in "Fillable," Savable PDF format. Entire Text of the Bankruptcy Code. Entire Text of the Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure Federal Rules of Evidence Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Expand your practice area or continue to provide solid legal advice by staying current with emerging trends in consumer bankruptcy with this 2014 Edition of the Attorney's Handbook on Consumer Bankruptcy and Ch. 13.

Tenth Edition, (2014) This revised and updated Chapter 11 bankruptcy book for attorneys / lawyers contains everything an attorney needs to know to successfully prosecute a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. It contains commentary and instructions on the preparation, filing and handling of small business cases under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. It covers the filing and handling of Chapter 11 cases for small businesses and individuals in any state or district. Ideal for attorneys with all levels of familiarity with Chapter 11, from attorneys who may not be familiar with Chapter 11 practice, to experienced attorneys. This handbook has helped more than 10,000 attorneys expand and perfect their practice nationwide. This handbook contains: Instructions on handling every aspect of a Chapter 11 case, from the initial interview to the closing of the case The complete text of the Federal Bankruptcy Rules and all applicable chapters of the Bankruptcy Code revised to January 1, 2014 Samples of the petitions, schedules, statements, motions and other documents used in Chapter 11 cases Informative questions and answers about Chapter 11 Workouts and other nonbankruptcy alternatives An explanation of the employment and compensation of the debtor's attorney in a Chapter 11 case An explanation of when Chapter 11 is preferable to Chapter 7 or 13 An explanation of how to prepare and obtain approval of a Plan of Reorganization and a Disclosure Statement An explanation of the confirmation process in Chapter 11 cases Every book comes with a download of bonus content including a pdf copy of the Bankruptcy Code, all exhibits from the book, and more

Please note this book has been updated. The new 38th Edition, 2014, is available here: http: //amzn.com/1880730677. Argyle's Bestseller for 37 years running. This 2013 handbook includes a practice guide for consumer bankruptcy, the applicable text of the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and a comprehensive table of exemptions for all 50 states. Current to January 1, 2013. More state bankruptcy exemptions than any other practice guide - guaranteed. The perfect "nuts and bolts" practice guide, exemption manual, Bankruptcy Code, and Rules all in one package. This 467-page handbook contains: Exemption amounts for all 50 states with statuatory references-over 2,300 separate exemptions; All changes in bankruptcy law, practice, and procedure current to January 1, 2013 related to the handling of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer cases; The relevant text of the Bankruptcy Code current to January 1, 2013; The notices and disclosures required of attorneys under the Bankruptcy Code; Expanded bankruptcy work sheets and updated lists of exempt property for each state current to January 1, 2013; Filled-in sample forms required under the Bankruptcy Code (more than 35 filled-in forms); The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, current to January 1, 2013; And more