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 Nov 1st, 2022 Multiple Levels of Responsibility for Subchapter V TrusteesWhen Congress enacted subchapter V of chapter 11, it created a unique type of trustee. Chapter 7 trustees are responsible for liquidating assets and paying creditors. Chapter 12 and 13 trustees receive and disburse funds while also making sure that the debtor complies with his/her |
Posted on May 1st, 2022 Florida Adopts Financial Literacy Requirement for H.S. GraduationOn March 22, 2022, Florida became the seventh state in the nation to require students to take a standalone half-credit course in financial literacy to graduate from high school. This landmark event represents the culmination of decade-long efforts by the Florida Council on Economic |
Posted on Feb 1st, 2021 ABC Elects 2021 Board of DirectorsThe American Board of Certification (ABC), a national organization dedicated to serving the public and improving the quality of the bar by certifying lawyers in the areas of bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, elected new officers and board members at its annual meeting, which was held virtually on Dec. 7, 2020. |
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.
