Consumer Law Trends in Bankruptcy Cases

Bankruptcy practices are loaded with potential consumer claims-you just have to know where to look. Litigation attorneys can partner with bankruptcy practitioners to handle consumer claims. Bankruptcy attorneys can partner with litigation attorneys so that they have an experienced litigator to whom they can refer to potential consumer claims. In short, this situation is a win/win/win for the client, the bankruptcy attorney and the litigation attorney.

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What You Will Learn

• • What are common consumer claims found in bankruptcy cases
  • Where to find consumer claims in bankruptcy cases
  • How to set up a referral or co-counseling relationship

Speakers

Sarah Ritchie serves as the Paralegal and Office Manager of John Steinkamp & Associates, bringing over a decade of experience, particularly in lawsuits under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). As the firm’s national footprint has expanded, Sarah has taken on a liaison role, coordinating with law firms and clients across the country, bridging complex legal communication with a tech savvy approach. An innovator in legal technology, she recently spoke at the Consumer Rights and Litigation Conference on the ethics of AI tools in litigation. Sarah combines her extensive legal expertise with cutting-edge technological solutions, helping her team navigate the evolving landscape of legal practice.

Larry P. Smith is a consumer attorney, handling matters involving the FCRA, FDCPA, EFTA as well as state consumer fraud/UDAP matters for over 18 years.  He is the Managing Partner at SmithMarco, P.C. which he established in 2005. Mr. Smith has tried dozens of consumer rights cases to verdict in the state and federal courts of Illinois, Georgia and Wisconsin and has arbitrated over 700 cases. Additionally, he has amicably resolved over 4000 consumer fraud, FCRA and FDCPA cases via settlement.

John Steinkamp has been a practicing lawyer in Indianapolis, IN for eighteen years. His practice, John Steinkamp & Associates, does consumer bankruptcy work and consumer litigation. His office has filed more than 650 FDCPA lawsuits since 2009. A former family law attorney, he has participated in over 300 trials and over 100 mediations. Overall, John has been an attorney in more than 4,000 cases.

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