Building a Bankruptcy Practice
from Start to Finish
This three-month guided instruction takes you step-by-step through the process of adding bankruptcy to your law practice. Instead of wasting hours researching, investigating, and trying to figure out all of the details you need to make a profit, we’ve created the perfect solution so you can quickly get on your way to representing clients in bankruptcy.
Why you should consider adding bankruptcy to your practice:
Bankruptcy is a great area to learn, no matter the economic conditions, as there are always people who need help with debt. It’s a great time to add bankruptcy if your practice is a little slower at the moment due to the shelter-in-place rules.
What's included in the Building a Bankruptcy Practice system:
Module 1 – Before Getting Started
Before you even start building, learn how to think about the profitability opportunities and create the type of practice you want with bankruptcy. What code, rules, and resources are needed?
Module 2 – First Steps
Starting out – admission to federal courts, ECF training and login information, and bankruptcy malpractice insurance details.
Module 3 – Practice Software
An overview of the different bankruptcy software programs you will need, along with practice management software recommendations.
Module 4 – Practice Logistics
Do you need a website? What about an office? Have all of your logistical questions answered in this module.
Module 5 – Bankruptcy Client Process
Know how your client will move through the process from the first time they find you to their bankruptcy discharge.
Module 6 – Initial Consultation Process
Learn what to look for, things to cover during consult, pros and cons of charging, and how to get clients to retain you.
Module 7 – Bankruptcy Basics Chapter 7
A complete overview of Chapter 7 law and procedure, designed to get you up to speed on the basics of Chapter 7 representation.
Module 8 – Bankruptcy Basics Chapter 13
A complete overview of Chapter 13 law and procedure, designed to get you up to speed on the basics of Chapter 13 representation.
Module 9 – Fee Agreements in Bankruptcy
A discussion of different fee arrangements in bankruptcy cases, including sample agreements and how bankruptcy fees really work.
Module 10 – Marketing a Bankruptcy Practice
Reaching your ideal client, talking your client’s language, networking, media, and other marketing tips for your new practice area.
Module 11 – Cases Every Bankruptcy Attorney Should Know
This is a look at some repetitive cases in bankruptcy. Sometimes it is best to learn from the history.
Bonus Module: War Stories from the Bankruptcy Trenches
The best way to learn is through real life examples.
This is a three-month course that will level up your practice! Each month, Jen will guide you through the modules and coach you to building your practice.
Meet your Bankruptcy Guide
Lawyer Success Network™
Founder, Jen Lee
Thanks for visiting Lawyer Success Network™! I am a bankruptcy attorney who loves figuring out ways to help other lawyers innovate and move the practice of law forward. Sometimes, it means creating new client processes, or coming up with a totally new product, or even developing client-friendly packages that make it easy to buy.
My law firm is Jen Lee Law, Inc. and I have offices in San Francisco, San Ramon, and Tracy, CA. We help individuals and companies with debt, credit, and financial stress. In my spare time, I love to nerd out on marketing, business development, and law practice management.
I live in Livermore, CA and have two little girls, Ingrid and Heidi. We also have a bunch of dogs (the number varies from day-to-day, as we do fostering and dog rescue).
Please connect with me on LinkedIn and tell me more about what you do.
All of the tools you need to build a bankruptcy practice are right at your fingertips!
If you're still not sure if this is the right move for your practice, signup and receive a free Q&A on bankruptcy that dives into the most common questions you may have!
Signup to Receive the Free Bankruptcy Q&A
You will receive an email with a download link for the video. Watch it in the comfort of your own home to decide if this is best for your practice!
