About This Course
This CLE course examines involuntary bankruptcy proceedings from the creditor’s perspective, focusing on when and how this remedy can be used to address a debtor’s financial distress. The program will review the legal framework governing involuntary petitions, requirements for commencing a case, and strategies for responding to challenges from the alleged debtor.
Topics will include motions to dismiss, abstention, bad-faith allegations, potential liability for attorneys’ fees, and the consequences of a successful involuntary proceeding, including remedies available to the bankruptcy trustee.