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OFFICE OF THE CHAPTER 13 STANDING TRUSTEE |
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Attorneys/Outside Lawsuits |
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Forms for Attorneys handling outside lawsuits |
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This webpage is intended to be used by attorneys who represent client(s) in an ongoing lawsuit or claim against a third party to recover damages as a result of a personal injury or other type of claim and the client(s) have filed a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. By virtue of the debtor(s) filing this bankruptcy, all or a portion of that lawsuit or claim may belong to the bankruptcy estate and must be administered in accordance to the terms of the debtor(s)’ confirmed plan and the Bankruptcy Code. This is true whether the claim or lawsuit arose prior to the debtor(s)’ filing of the bankruptcy or whether such arose after the filing of the bankruptcy but before the bankruptcy is closed, dismissed, or converted to another chapter of the Bankruptcy Code. The Chapter 13 Trustee cannot give you legal advice on how to prosecute this lawsuit or claim. However, the Trustee provides the information as contained herein solely as a courtesy to you in order to assist in the administration of this bankruptcy. Please read the Trustee’s letter to Attorneys Representing Debtor(s) in an On-going Lawsuit or Claim first before reviewing any of the attached forms. |