Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Winter 2016 | Page 3

CONTENTS Volume 3, No. 4 | Winter 2016 ARTICLES Comments of the NACBA.................................................. Washington Update............................................................ NACBA Takes on 11th Circuit Judicial Estoppel Doctrine........ Meet Darrell Castle........................................................................... 8 Proven Steps to Double Your Referrals...................................... Motion to Compel the Trustee to Abandon Debtor’s Business From Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Estate.................... Gary was a Great Lawyer When he was Sober; Now He’s Gone............................................................................ The Gap Between Judges & Attorneys Over Fees......... Motion to Compel the Trustee to Abandon Real Estate Propoerty............................................................................. Tolling Events in Tax Discharge.......................................... The Private Right of Action................................................ Nevada Personal Injury Exemption Applies on a PerClaim Basis........................................................................... NCBRC Cases In Review.................................................... Help Lower Income Seniors and Disabled Persons......... NACBA Officers Edward Boltz, President Jim Haller, Vice President John Colwell, Secretary Ike Shulman, Treasurer NACBA Directors Carol Colliersmith, Marietta, GA Gene Melchionne, Waterbury, CT Richard “Hal” Nemeth, Cleveland, OH Daniel Press, McLean, VA Pamela Stewart, Houston, TX Tara Twomey, Monterey, CA Director of Events Rachael Hodgen Membership & Marketing Associate Cat Matsuda Digital Communications Associate Chere Williams Advertising Rates & Inquiries NACBA.org/media-kit Executive Director Dan LaBert Contact Phone: 800.499.9040 Fax: 202.331.8535 Email: [email protected] Legislative Director Maureen Thopmson EDUCATE, ADVOCATE, LITIGATE | nacba.com National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Winter 2016 4 18 20 22 26 30 32 34 38 40 44 46 47 50 The Consumer Bankruptcy Journal is the official publication of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, 2200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20037. The quarterly publication showcases consumer bankruptcy related material, Supreme Court updates, profiles of NACBA members and programs, previews of NACBA events, as well as, commentary on topics of interest to bankruptcy attorneys. Consumer Bankruptcy Journal reserves the right to edit for style, length, and continuity. To author an article contact the NACBA Executive Director at [email protected] or a member of the NACBA Board of Directors. CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 3