Bankruptcy (The Rutter Group California Practice Guide)

The Rutter Group's four-volume California Practice Guide: Bankruptcy set is localized to the four California Bankruptcy Court districts. Written by top bankruptcy experts, it is a stand-alone resource for whatever chapter the case is filed under or converted to. Invaluable practice pointers, strategies, and tactics are included.

Contents cover:

• Governing law, jurisdiction, and venue
• Representing debtors and creditors
• Employment and compensation of professionals
• Commencing bankruptcy proceedings
• Case conversion and dismissal
• Bankruptcy estate property
• Exemptions
• Scope of automatic stay
• Relief from automatic stay
• United States Trustee duties/powers
• Chapters 7, 11, 12, 13, and 15 cases
• Use, sale, and lease of estate property
• Enforcement of claims and interests
• Avoidance and turnover actions
• Discharge and nondischargeability
• Closing and reopening bankruptcy cases
• Bankruptcy appeals

Features of this publication include:

• The only step-by-step guidance through local practice in the four California Bankruptcy Court districts.
• Citations to applicable local rules and forms, general orders, and federal statutes and caselaw.
• A clear and concise explanation of debtor and creditor practice under the various code chapters.
• Quick and efficient access to topics through a detailed index and tables of authorities.