Ethical Rules and Pitfalls for Bankruptcy Practitioners

Representing bankruptcy clients often presents a number of ethical issues for the attorney/law firm. Not only must state ethics rules be considered, but the Bankruptcy Code imposes its own set of ethics rules to abide by. This program unravels the key ethical traps both consumer and business bankruptcy attorneys are likely to encounter. Topics include: conflicts and disinterestedness rules in the Model Rules of Professional Conduct and Bankruptcy Rules; specific conflicts and disinterestedness issues; and fee arrangements in consumer bankruptcy cases.