You expect certification from your doctor - expect it from your lawyer too. Board Certification means that the certified attorney has met rigorous, objective standards and has demonstrated knowledge in bankruptcy and/or creditors' rights law.
ABC certification provides an objective standard that assists the public in making informed decisions in choosing counsel. Additionally, ABC certification encourages attorneys to strive for excellence, and recognizes those attorneys who have met ABC's rigorous standards.
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Posted on Jul 1st, 2019 Grass Is Greener for Pot-Related Businesses, Says Ninth CircuitIn a case of first impression at the circuit level, the Ninth Circuit has construed 11 U.S.C. § 1129 (a) (3) to affirm the confirmation of a reorganization plan involving revenues derived from a state-licensed marijuana business. In Garvin v. Cook Investments NW, SPNWY LLC, the Ninth Circuit |
Posted on Jul 1st, 2019 House Judiciary Committee Held Hearing on Several Bankruptcy Bills in JuneThe House Committee on the Judiciary subcommittee with jurisdiction over the Bankruptcy Code was scheduled to hold a legislative oversight hearing on June 25. Among the bills on the agenda were several that boasted bipartisan and bicameral support. These included the Small Business Bankruptcy Reform Act |
Posted on Jun 1st, 2019 Benchnotes: Standard for an Appointment of a Future Claims RepresentativeIn In re The Fairbanks Co., the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia articulated the procedure for the selection and appointment of a future-claimants representative. The debtor was a small business that manufactured |
About ABC Board Certification
The American Board of Certification (ABC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the public and improving the quality of the bankruptcy and creditors' rights law bars. ABC has certified nearly 1,000 attorneys in consumer and business bankruptcy and creditor's rights law nationwide. ABC certification serves the public by allowing potential clients to make an informed decision in choosing bankruptcy and creditors rights counsel. In addition, ABC certification encourages attorneys to strive toward excellence and recognizes those attorneys who have met the rigorous ABC standards. ABC offers separate certification programs in business bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy and creditors' rights law.
