Choosing a Venue for Consumer Claims in Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is hotbed for consumer claims, but where you file these claims can make all the difference in your case. Join us as we explore the pros and cons of filing consumer claims in small claims court, state court, District Court, and Bankruptcy Court. There’s no one size fits all approach, but we’ll explore how to analyze your cases and evaluate the proper venue in your cases.

This session is designed to help bankruptcy practitioners and consumer law practitioners alike analyze the proper venue for their consumer law claims related to bankruptcy cases. We’ll walk through the pros and cons of each venue, some fact patterns, and practical tips for choosing a venue.

This webinar is co-sponsored by NACBA. NACBA members need an account on NACA’s website. Once that account is set-up, email [email protected] to get your account verified and to receive a code for complimentary registration.

What You Will Learn

• What are the pros and cons of filing in small claims court, state court, District Court, and Bankruptcy Court
• How to choose the best venue for your case
• What are common pitfalls in choosing a venue

Speakers
Patrick Best is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and the Rochester Institute of Technology. He previously served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Carmen D. Minora of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas. His practice consists of a variety of cases including bankruptcy, student loans, FDCPA, FCRA, RESPA, TILA, and UDAP. He is a member of both NACA and NACBA. In addition to his private practice, he serves as a Special Assistant District Attorney for the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office to prosecute civil consumer protection violations on behalf of Monroe County Pennsylvania.

Brian Flick is the managing partner of Dann Law’s Cincinnati Office. He is a tireless advocate for consumers in Ohio, Kentucky and across the United States. He has litigated RESPA cases in federal and appellate courts across the country including Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. He is a Board Member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and is the Ohio Chair of the National Association of Consumer Advocates.

Please note live webinars are free to NACA members.  Members will need to pay to watch the recording. Higher Level members and firm members have access to the recordings at no additional costs. Non-members who purchased the webinar will also have access to the recording at no additional cost. NACBA members can email [email protected] to receive a code to register for the live webinar at no cost.

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