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Bankruptcy 2003
  • Current Perspectives from the Vantage Point of the Bankruptcy Trustee
  • H. Jason Gold
  • 703.905.2825 jgold@wrf.com
  • www.wrf.com
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Role of the Bankruptcy Trustee
  • Marshall the Assets
    • Distribute Money to Creditors
  • Investigate the Debtor
    • Civil Enforcement Initiative
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Types of Debtors
  • Big Cases
  • Consumer Cases
    • Trends
    • Filings Increasing
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Causes of Filings
  • Excess Consumer Debt
    • Remains Highly Controversial
    • Caused by Consumer Irresponsibility?
    • Caused by Too Easy Credit?
  • Catastrophic Medical Bills
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More Information
  • Ý For more information concerning these issues, contact:
  • H. Jason Gold
  • Wiley Rein & Fielding LLP
  • 703.905.2825
  • jgold@wrf.com
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More Information
  • Ý For links to additional bankruptcy information:
  • WRF Bankruptcy Articles