Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 101: The Essentials of Filing

Steven R. Fox
Steven R. Fox | Fox Law Corporation

Steven R. Fox is an attorney who brings the word "counselor" back into the profession. Recognizing that many companies need more than legal assistance, Steven counsels’ companies with business and personal issues. Although he limits his legal practice to bankruptcy and bankruptcy related matters, he also counsels business owners how to avoid a bankruptcy and, instead, use other strategies to prosper.

On-Demand: March 28, 2025

2 hour CLE

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Program Summary

This comprehensive session will guide attorneys through the essential steps of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, from pre-filing considerations and client preparation to case management and plan confirmation.

Participants will learn about the different types of Chapter 11 cases, key petition documents, and the critical role of first-day motions. The discussion will also cover the disclosure statement, plan confirmation process, and post-approval requirements, equipping attorneys with the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of Chapter 11 bankruptcy effectively.

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Pre-filing considerations: What needs to be accomplished before the case begins and are your staff and you up to the demands of Chapter 11 filing?
  • Educating your client and its people pre-filing
  • The bankruptcy petition, schedules and statement of financial affairs
  • The different types of Chapter 11 cases, traditional small business debtor, single asset real estate entity, individual and sub-chapter V
  • The first day motions
  • The disclosure statement and plan with the confirmation hearing
  • Your plan is approved. Now what?

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

speaker_Steven R. FoxSteven R. Fox | Fox Law Corporation

Steven R. Fox is an attorney who brings the word “counselor” back into the profession. Recognizing that many companies need more than legal assistance, Steven counsels’ companies with business and personal issues. By personalizing the law to the company’s or individual’s needs, he helps companies and individuals in financial crises to use bankruptcy as a tool to become strong and profitable. Although he limits his legal practice to bankruptcy and bankruptcy related matters, he also counsels business owners how to avoid a bankruptcy and, instead, use other strategies to prosper. Steven Fox litigates matters in the bankruptcy court. He represents debtors and creditors in bankruptcy courts locally and in other jurisdictions.

Agenda

I. Pre-filing considerations: What needs to be accomplished before the case begins and are your staff and you up to the demands of Chapter 11 filing? | 12:30pm – 12:50pm

II. Educating your client and its people pre-filing | 12:50pm – 12:55pm

III. The bankruptcy petition, schedules and statement of financial affairs| 12:55pm – 1:15pm

IV. The different types of Chapter 11 cases, traditional small business debtor, single asset real estate entity, individual and sub-chapter v| 1:15pm – 1:30pm

Break | 1:30pm – 1:40pm

V. The first day motions | 1:40pm – 2:05pm

VI. The disclosure statement and plan with the confirmation hearing | 2:05pm – 2:35pm

VII. Your plan is approved. Now what? | 2:35pm – 2:40pm

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