As Bankruptcy Continues to Plague Florida in 2010, Attorneys Provide Invaluable Assistance to Consumers

SARASOTA, Fla., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Bankruptcy cases hit Florida hard in 2009, and experts predict that 2010 will likely be another record-breaking year. South Florida alone saw a 29% increase in consumer bankruptcy filings in 2009 over the previous year, according to the Sun Sentinel. Unemployment, credit card debt and high mortgages have contributed to the spike in bankruptcies.  The inability for consumers to refinance their mortgages or acquire home equity loans to help ease the burden will likely thrust more individuals into bankruptcy proceedings in the coming months. For Florida attorneys, understanding and keeping abreast of the latest bankruptcy information can bolster their practices, especially in a time of recession.

AmStar Litigation Support, a leading national provider of continuing legal education and legal process outsourcing (LPO), will offer the course "Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy--Recession-Proof Your Practice" twice in Florida during January and February of 2010. This one-day CLE offers invaluable information for attorneys who already offer bankruptcy services as well as those who want to add bankruptcy to their practices. Through a step-by-step approach, participants learn the most effective ways of handling Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. The seminar covers Initial Consultation, Client Interview, Due Diligence and more, along with two cases studies involving Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. The course schedule includes:

• February 25 – Orlando, Florida
• April 13 – Tampa, Florida
• April 20 – Miami, Florida

All seminars are accredited for 8 hours of CLE credit, and take place from 8:00am-5:00pm EDT.  Participants will be invited to attend a complimentary same-day luncheon on "How to Build a Successful Bankruptcy Practice." The cost of the course is $395.  An audio version of CLE will be available in March 2010.

How to Register

To register or for more information about attending a seminar, visit www.amstarlitigation.com/calendar, call 877-550-5878, or email info@amstarlit.com.

About AmStar

AmStar is a leading provider of continuing legal education and legal process outsourcing (LPO) for small and mid-size law firms. Our turnkey solutions help firms maximize performance by giving attorneys access to scalable and cost-effective services. These services include a team of certified paralegals, electronic case management, and on-demand legal research.  

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