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 Feb 1st, 2025 American Board of Certification Looks AheadAs the newly installed president of the American Board of Certification (ABC), I am honored to write this column. Many of us bankruptcy attorneys and financial professionals might not be familiar with the ABC and its mission. I found my way into the ABC as a young lawyer when I decided to become certified as a business |
Posted on Jan 1st, 2024 ABC Elects New Officers for 2024 The 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 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess |
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 |
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.
