NACBA's 33RD Annual Convention: Full Schedule

WELCOME TO NACBA’s 33RD ANNUAL CONVENTION!

11:00am PDT

Newbie/Paralegal Session Part 3 Best Practices, Petition Prep, Bank Statements

Saturday April 26, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Navigating bankruptcy documentation and petition preparation can be overwhelming for new practitioners and paralegals. This session will provide a step-by-step guide to document collection, client intake, and petition preparation while ensuring compliance with the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. Attendees will learn best practices for verifying debtor identity, handling bank statements, organizing financial records, and preparing clients for the meeting of creditors. Whether you're new to bankruptcy or looking to refine your workflow, this session will equip you with essential skills to streamline case preparation and ensure accuracy in filings.

Moderators

Mike Gouveia

Owner, Law Office of Michael Gouveia

Michael Gouveia represents consumer debtors in Riverside, California. This is the fourth timethat he has presented at the NACBA Convention.Mike teaches newer attorneys as the mentoring chair for the Central District ConsumerBankruptcy Attorney Association in Los Angeles, CA and as... Read More →

Speakers

Richard Nemeth

Co-Managing Partner, Nemeth & Perry, LLC

Mr. Nemeth has been representing consumers and small businesses in bankruptcy proceedings in Northern Ohio and elsewhere for over 30 years. In April, 2013 Mr. Nemeth was the first recipient of the NACBA Hammes-Shulman Award for his significant achievements in legislative advocacy... Read More →

Carol Colliersmith

Attorney, Law Office of Carol Colliersmith

Ms. Colliersmith received her law degree from the Fredric G. Levin College of Law at the University of Florida and has practiced exclusively consumer and small business bankruptcy law since 2001. She has been an active member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys... Read More →

Saturday April 26, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Dolby Ballroom Salon 3 5th Level

Beginner, Best Practices

1:30pm PDT

Newbie/Paralegal Session Part 4 341 Meetings, Post Filings, Redemption, Trustee Compliance

Saturday April 26, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

Dolby Ballroom Salon 3

Ever wonder what the chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee does in your bankruptcy case?
Now is the time to learn at an informal chat with Larry Simons, Chapter 7 Trustee for the
Riverside Division of the Central District of California.
Topics include:
Questions asked at the meeting of creditors;
Documents needed post-filing;
What is a redemption; and
What the trustee needs to complete the case;
And much more!
Join us for this interactive discussion.

Speakers

Mike Gouveia

Owner, Law Office of Michael Gouveia

Larry Simons

Managing Attorney, Janus Law

Larry D. Simons is the managing attorney of Janus Law, with offices in Riverside and the San Fernando Valley. Mr.Simons’ represents all parties before the bankruptcy court, including debtors, creditors and trustees.Larry was appointed to the panel of Chapter 7 Trustees for the Riverside... Read More →

Saturday April 26, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Dolby Ballroom Salon 3 5th Level

Beginner, Best Practices